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ORANGE COUNTY, 1~bRTH CAROLINA <br />The SORB deploys at least one ambulance staffed with EMTs on a regular basis in <br />accordance with an agreement with the Orange County Department of Emergency <br />Services. The SORS provides crew quarters and staging facilities for County <br />ambulances. The SORB also provides the following services: <br />- an ambulance staffed with EMTs to support the County when resources <br />are overloaded or otherwise not available <br />- an ambulance staffed with EMTs to provide coverage for special events <br />held by the University of North Carolina and the Towns of Chapel Hill and <br />Carrboro and other County organizations <br />- an ambulance with EMTs to provide coverage at Orange County public <br />school football games <br />- a specialized technical rescue service (high-angle and rope rescue, swift <br />water rescue, confined-space rescue) <br />- afire rehabilitation support service for municipal and County volunteer <br />fire departments <br />The South Orange Rescue Squad provides professional development <br />opportunities for volunteer members who are working toward careers in health care, <br />public health, emergency services, or public service. The South Orange Rescue Squad <br />offers free CPR and AED (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automatic External <br />Defibrillator) classes to individuals and groups in Orange County. <br />The SORS owns and maintains an 8,000-square foot rescue station with seven <br />climate controlled bays located at 202 Roberson Street in Carrboro. The SORB owns <br />and maintains a fleet of ambulances, rescue vehicles, and support equipment. Major <br />vehicles and equipment include a Type II Ambulance (2004 Ford E350), a Type III <br />Ambulance (2006 Ford E450), one 15-passenger support van (2010 Chevrolet 4x4), <br />one rescue truck (2006 Ford F-350, utility), one rescue truck (1995 Ford F-350), one <br />rescue service box van (2000 Chevrolet/Grumman), one 24-foot enclosed trailer with <br />EMS equipped bicycles and stretcher-equipped gator, and one 12-foot enclosed trailer <br />with confined space rescue equipment, including SCBA/BABA equipment. <br />1tiI[11A CONSULTING ~i tOUP, INC. 69 <br />