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12 <br /> v� � � g y <br /> y g pg, �{ �.�'§ ' /f 7 d"} �` Z <br /> �,r..$4 ��.r:��`c��"°Pz '�,. ���'.� £ � �ttF�'z�'u&�� "�" �.' ,'s�'.,. ��'.,ca; �... w:�w-&�.k. .,,, x.. Z O <br /> ~h. <br /> departments to implement a plan for compliance with their applicable NFPA standards by <br /> lanuary 2014,with a goal to meet these standards by January 2016. <br /> GOAL V:Planning for a Countywide Training Facility <br /> Obiective A:To work with Orange County to provide a modern,centrally located training facility for <br /> firefighters and emergency personnel. <br /> Background:Caldwell Fire Department built the first training facility in Orange County in 1981,a <br /> drill tower that is still used frequently.Chapel Hill opened a training facility in the mid-1980s <br /> that provides a classroom,drafting pit,drill tower,and burn building. Both facilities are open for <br /> shared multi-departmental use; however,they are older and not easily accessible for all <br /> departments.The Orange County ChieYs Association would like to work towards finalizing a plan <br /> for a modern replacement facility by January 2016,with a goal of completion by January 2018. <br /> GOAL VI: Preparing a Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment Plan <br /> Obiective A: To work with Orange County to prepare a Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment Plan by January <br /> 2013. This plan will establish: <br /> a. Specific inventory of target hazards and infrastructure protection needs <br /> b. The frequency, probability,and history of events <br /> c. The types of responses that are needed in the county <br /> d. Who is/can be prepared to offer that response,e.g.,swift water rescue, mass casualty <br /> incidents <br /> e. Training needs for various departments <br /> f. Adequate legal protedion to the organizations providing the services <br /> g. That fire protection and emergency service needs shall be considered in the <br /> development review and approval processes <br /> Background: Risk assessment plans are proven emergency management tools that integrate GIS <br /> based mapping with hazard projections.A comprehensive Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment Plan <br /> has never been completed in Orange County, but these plans are required by FEMA for disaster <br /> reimbursements.l$The OCCA would like to be involved in the development of the initial plan <br /> and subsequent 5-10 year updates done to maintain the plan. <br /> GOAL VII:Building Better Relationships with Key Stakeholders ' <br /> Obiective A: To ensure sustainable services and recognize the nature of long-term partnership between <br /> the Orange County Board of Commissioners and volunteer fire and rescue services by instituting five- <br /> year coverage contracts with annual review and extension by January 2013. <br /> Background: Most volunteer fire departments in Orange County operate on old contracts with <br /> automatic one-year renewals.This means that either party could decide to terminate the <br /> contract, leaving only one year to scramble to find solutions.The North Carolina State <br /> Legislature has recognized a five-year contracting period with rural fire departments as an <br /> 18 http://www.fema.gov/plan/mitplanning/risk.shtm <br /> 11 <br />