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ORANGE COUNTY,1~bRTH CAROLINA <br />ExHIBIT 53 <br />NUMBER AND TYPE OF INCIDENTS - 2009 <br />Number Percent <br />Fire 171 44% <br />Rescue and EMS 216 56% <br />Total 387 100% <br />Pre-plans are maintained for major hazards in the district, such as industrial <br />buildings, daycare centers, dairy farms, and churches. Completed pre-plans are <br />available to emergency responders in hard copy and an electronic format. The <br />department relies exclusively on rural water supply for fireground operations. A <br />system of static water sources and dry hydrants has been established to enable the <br />department to conduct water shuttle operations. <br />The department maintains a firefighter safety program for the protection of <br />its members. A Passport system is used by the Orange Grove Fire Department to <br />ensure personnel accountability for fireground operations. Additionally, the <br />department uses the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and follows other <br />safety protocols. Safety equipment and personal protection equipment are <br />maintained by outside vendors to ensure compliance with the manufacturer's <br />requirements. <br />Services are provided from one fire station located at 6800 Orange Grove <br />Road. The station was constructed in 1973 and renovated in 1998. The building is <br />in generally good condition and serviceable for its current use. The apparatus fleet <br />is composed of two engines, -two tankers, one brush truck, and one Chief's/utility <br />vehicle. Exhibit 5 5 lists each apparatus, the year of manufacture, and the apparatus <br />designation. <br />{~} MMA CONSULTING GkoUP,1NC. 60 <br />