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31 <br />ak ~. ~ <br />"~~~ ~_j'.. Semper Aptus Muneris -Volunteers Since 1971 <br />the University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill/Carrboro regions of southern Orange <br />County. SORS strongly desires to continue to provide this locally based service in its <br />core volunteer area, but also desires to expand EMS and ambulance support to serve the <br />citizens of the entire county. A locally based program helps with recruiting and training <br />and an expanded coverage area provides a greater exposure of emergency response needs <br />and experience for our volunteers. <br />The South Orange Rescue Squad is dedicated to the provision of the highest levels of emergency <br />service and response. We train our volunteers to meet or exceed all applicable standards across <br />all areas of service. <br />SORS is [and has always been] fmancially sound and well managed. We own all of our <br />equipment and have an absolute minimum of outstanding debt. We own the property and the <br />building that serves as our stationhouse and it is debt-free. Over the years, we have developed a <br />remarkable inventory of physical assets and trained volunteers that can be brought to bear when <br />situations warrant. <br />As anall-volunteer organization, SORS strongly desires to grow and expand our organization as <br />well as our services and personnel resources. As we grow and develop, we hope to then be able <br />to expand our functional capabilities, which in turn makes us an even greater resource to the <br />citizens of Orange County. The ability to provide our volunteers a wider range of service <br />opportunities will only serve to strengthen our organization. <br />The first steps in this process have already been taken. SORS and OCES personnel are working <br />together to craft an operational working agreement that is mutually beneficial. It is hoped that <br />this operational agreement will be flexible and realistic in its goals. Frequent and regular review <br />of this agreement should allow for refinement and expansion of the services provided as we <br />move forward. <br />With careful and thoughtful planning and development, the South Orange Rescue Squad will <br />continue to grow and provide anever-increasing scope and range of emergency services to the <br />citizens of Orange County. <br />We look forward to continuing a productive and cooperative partnership with OCES as we work <br />together to achieve our mutual goal of excellence in community service. <br />Best Regards, <br />Fred Stipe, Chair <br />SORS Board of Directors <br />PO Box 128, Carrboro, NC 27510-0128 ~ 919.967.1515 ~ www.sorescue.org <br />