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ORANGE CbUNTY, 1~bRTH CAROLINA <br />by fire departments is not excessive. The age of the fleet is within acceptable <br />parameters. Apparatus appear to be in good condition and maintained in a manner <br />consistent with best industry practices. The fire departments have either formal or <br />informal apparatus replacement programs. <br />71tAINING P1tOGRAMS <br />Each fire suppression agency has a training program designed to ensure that <br />North Carolina State training requirements are met. In addition to the State- <br />mandated training, most agencies complete regular training with adjacent agencies <br />to improve operational coordination and effectiveness. All County fire agencies have <br />relationships and the support of the Durham Technical College to augment fire <br />suppression training. <br />L~'MERGENCY 112~DICAL 712AINING <br />The County maintains an emergency medical services training program. This <br />program helps EMS providers, including volunteer medical first responders, to <br />maintain certification and competencies. <br />VIPER RADIO SYSTEM <br />The County uses the State of North Carolina's VIPER radio system to enhance <br />interoperability among all emergency first responders. The County Sheriff will be <br />added to the VIPER system in March 2011. <br />MITTUAL AID <br />Fire departments have structured mutual aid agreements and regularly <br />conduct training with mutual aid partners to maintain heightened readiness and <br />operational effectiveness. <br />FIREGROUND SAFETY <br />The County's volunteer fire departments have basic standardized fireground <br />safety practices and firefighter accountability systems. In addition, departments <br />adhere to the two-in, two-out rule. <br />WEAKNESSES OF THE FIRE, RESCUE, AND EMERGENCY SERVICES <br />The weaknesses in the fire, rescue, and emergency services system are <br />discussed below. <br />MMA CONSULTING GkOUP, 1NC. 7B <br />