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11 <br /> # � � � 2a� � <br /> � � � ���a� f �� � r�. ��� �� -'� <br /> �_.a¢ ,Y ����.��.�,���z��� _� <br /> ...Y��`�&b �r �ro F�``��:��,.��.� E.�5 <br /> ..� <br /> The live CAD system should facilitate easy and instantaneous reporting of this data in the future; <br /> however,the OCCA looks for weekly reports of existing available information in the meantime. <br /> Goal IV:Setting Service Standard Goals for Volunteer Fire Departments <br /> Obiective A:To ensure all Orange County residents can receive the maximum fire protection and <br /> homeowners'insurance savings available by improving individual departments' ISO ratingsl`in the <br /> following manner: <br /> Figure 3:Timeline for I50 Applications <br /> � < < �. <br /> ,: <br /> � ;. �. ,Date for,A���ipluatioti <br /> Goal `b � ` <br /> , <br /> � ,;� a : _., �� <br /> x___�. , _. _ . . . <br /> ISO Rating of 8 July 2013 <br /> ISO Rating of 6 July 2016 <br /> Background:Numerous members have already lowered their ISO ratings,and the OCCA has <br /> provided a collaborative forum in which fire chiefs share strategies and concerns in their pursuit <br /> of this goal. For the first time ever,OCCA members have agreed that all volunteer fire <br /> departments will work towards achieving an ISO rating of 6 for residences within a five mile <br /> district of fire stations. <br /> The OCCA has undertaken this goal by itself, mindful of the significant challenges it will pose to <br /> some departments in terms of upgrading water hauling capabilities,equipment, and personnel <br /> training. By working together in a collaborative fashion with Orange County planners and <br /> educating citizens about the benefits of lower insurance ratings,the OCCA looks to accomplish <br /> this major initiative.The Orange County Chief's Association also acknowledges the link of ISO <br /> ratings to commercial development, and the critical role that water supply plays in those <br /> calculations.As Orange County looks to foster sustainable growth,the OCCA recognizes the <br /> potential for shared solutions. <br /> Obiective B:To ensure that all fire and rescue departments in Orange County have sought to adequately <br /> implement nationally recognized consensus standards. <br /> Background:The NFPA has established national consensus standards of best practices for <br /> emergency responders with training and operational guidelines that exceed ISO's standards. <br /> NFPA 171015 and NFPA 172016 specify best practices for career and volunteer fire departments, <br /> respectively. NFPA 167017 establishes standards for technical rescue disciplines of the sort <br /> provided by South Orange Rescue Squad. OCCA members will research, discuss,and consider <br /> the full implications of attaining these standards.The OCCA encourages all its member <br /> '""ISO's expert staff collects information about municipal fire protection efforts in communities throughout the United States.In each of those <br /> communities,ISO analyzes the relevant data and assigns a Public Protedion Classification(PPCTM)—a number from 1 to 10."A grade of 6 <br /> represents the maximum insurance savings that can be achieved by a fire department for residential properties.(http://www.iso.com/faq/ISO- <br /> FAQ/The-Publi c-P rotection-Cla ssification-PPC-Progra m.htm I) <br /> 15 NFPA 1710:Standard for the Organization and Deployment of fire Suppression Operations,Emergenty Medical Operations,and Special <br /> Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments,2010 Edition <br /> 's NFPA 1720:Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operetions,Emergency Medical Operations,and Special <br /> Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments,2010 Edition <br /> 17 NFPA 1670:Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incide�ts,2009 Edition <br /> 10 <br />