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2 <br />"present an inventory of fire, rescue and emergency services provided within the County ". MMA <br />developed survey tools, analyzed data and- information from all agencies; and interviewed all <br />fire,_ rescue and emergency services agencies in Orange County. MMA followed up with all <br />principle representatives and staff members to develop a description of the County's' fire, <br />rescue, 911 communications, emergency management and emergency medical services <br />capabilities, staffing and equipment inventory. <br />On May 10, 2011 MMA submitted its report and presented it to the Board (Attachment 1). The <br />Fire and Rescue Chiefs of Orange County requested a meeting with the Board to discuss <br />specifics of the report. On ,tune 6, 2011 Orange County Board of Commissioners Chair <br />Bernadette Pelissier invited all stakeholders to submit written responses pertinent to the study to <br />meet with the Board on September 13, 2011 to discuss those ideas and recommendations <br />(Attachment 2). On August 26, 2011 Emergency Services delivered a response to the Clerk of <br />the Board and County Manager's Office (Attachment 3), and, on August 31, 2011, Chief Bryan <br />Baker delivered via email a response on behalf of the Orange County -Fire Chiefs Association <br />(Attachment 4). <br />Each fire department Fire /Rescue Chief and Board of Directors' Chair /President have been <br />invited to represent their department and provide the Commissioners with feedback on the Fire, <br />Rescue, and Emergency Services Study. Emergency Services staff will also be present to <br />address system weaknesses, strengths, and improvements. <br />The development of a County Emergency Services Strategic Plan, including all stakeholders, <br />would address system wide delivery weakness, including Capital Investment Planning and <br />operating strategies. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: Financial impact will be determined pending direction from the Board. <br />As the County moves forward with this effort, there may be costs related to equipment, training, <br />personnel and capital. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive information from <br />the Fire /-Rescue departments, discuss the Study and provide direction to staff for the future <br />coordination of the County's emergency services delivery system. <br />