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3 ;� �... rF�r'c � � . , r � "1 �. K ?" �, s„ ',.,- � e .,*'. iO�f� ,. �� ,� ��_4 rrn.4.:� b N�� r_C�',_�u. , s� .w� ..,�'�� x:�ah��,.� � �._. �aa +a....,. �:::s� _ , ., ,,., EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Orange County ChieYs Association (OCCA),a 501(c)(3)organization, represents the united voice of the volunteer and professional fire and rescue chiefs serving Orange County.This strategic plan,the first one ever produced for emergency services in the county, introduces OCCA's vision for opportunities for the future of the emergency services delivery system.As Orange County looks forward to smart growth, the OCCA feels the time is right for a coordinated, long-range plan.We hope to use this plan to help us work in partnership with Orange County and other key stakeholders to enhance life safety services.The Orange County Chief's Association is dedicated to providing the most effective, efficient, and compassionate emergency response services for the residents of and visitors to Orange County. BACKGROUND Since its formation in the late 1970s,the Orange County ChieYs Association has fostered better relationships among the fire and rescue services in Orange County by establishing a forum that promotes a venue for airing shared concerns,developing mutual respect and familiaritjr, and fostering cooperative relationships.The OCCA strives to provide for policy and resource planning and sharing of best practices for safe,effective, and efficient response and mitigation of emergencies. The Orange County Chief's Association is a member-supported cooperative group of the ten fire chiefs and one rescue squad chief that provide service within Orange County.Two fire departments located outside of Orange County that directly serve portions of the county also participate, but are not dues-paying members. Figure 1:OCCA Membership � , . . � � : � .. ,; ; ' '� °Ad�uncf:Merrabers , _ .,... '�� , ':Full Nlembers�: _.. .�- ' � �� . �. .�, Caldwell Fire Department Mebane Fire Department Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department North Chatham Fire Department Cedar Grove Fire Department Chapel Hill Fire Department Efland Fire Department Eno Fire Department New Hope Fire Department Orange Grove Fire Department Orange Rural Fire Department White Cross Fire Department South Orange Rescue Squad (SORS) Aside from Chapel Hill and Carrboro,every other department serving Orange County is either fully volunteer or a mix of volunteer and paid stafF.Volunteer fire and rescue departments have historically been the norm in places like North Carolina,which only recently has begun to experience significant urbanization.Volunteer emergency service personnel represent the best of our citizens,those friends and neighbors who not only willingly answer calls during the middle of the night, but also risk their lives to save life and limb. 2