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61 ORANGE COUNTS; NORTH CAROLINA required by the State of North Carolina. Two firefighters are certified at the EMT- Paramedic level; eight firefighters are certified at the EMT-Basic level; the balance of the department's members are certified as Medical First Responders (MFRs). In 2009, the department responded to 175 requests for emergency services. Emergency medical calls account for approximately 50 percent of the department's responses. An overview of emergency responses is provided in Exhibit 53. ExHIBIT 53 NUMBER AND TYPE OF INCIDENTS 2UU7 Number Percent 2UU8 Number Percent. 20U9 Number Percent AVERAGE Number Percent Fire 46 23.6% 34 18.6% 17 9.7% 32 17.5% Rescue & EMS 83 42.7% 93 50.8% 99 56.6% 92 49.7% Other 66 33.8% 56 30.6% 59 33.7% 60 32.7% Total 195 100% 183 100% 175 100% 184 100% Pre-plans are maintained for major hazards in the district, such as industrial buildings, daycare centers, dairy farms, and churches. Completed pre-plans are available to emergency responders in hard copy and an electronic format. The department relies exclusively on rural water supply for fireground operations. A system of static water sources and dry hydrants has been established to enable the department to conduct water shuttle operations. The department maintains a firefighter safety program for the protection of its members. A Passport system is used by the Orange Grove Fire Department to ensure personnel accountability for fireground operations. Additionally, the department uses the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and follows other safety protocols. Safety equipment and personal protection equipment are maintained by outside vendors to ensure compliance with the manufacturer's requirements. Services are provided from one fire station located at 6800 Orange Grove Road. The station was constructed in 1973 and renovated in 1998. The building is f~} MMA CONSULTING GROUP, INC. $$