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7 <br /> �,�, �...��� �� ��M ����� �� �.��;��a � �"� �� ���_���� � 2�� 2 <br /> _.� �. <br /> ��•T�� <br /> • Hardship fund:In 2009,the OCCA established a fund where firefighters in distress can apply for <br /> smal)grants of emergency financial assistance.The OCCA believes in taking care of their <br /> respective personnel,and is mindful of the sacrifices that many personnel,especially volunteers, <br /> make in order to contribute to the greater good. Such assistance helps retain valuable trained <br /> firefighters. <br /> Ora <br /> n e Count Ch <br /> ief's Association brings in speakers periodicalty <br /> . Outside Speakers Forum:The g Y <br /> to share lessons learned. In November 2010,the OCCA hosted Worchester,Massachusetts Fire <br /> Chief John Sullivan,who has spoken nationally about line-of-duty deaths. In lanuary 2011,a <br /> representative from Salisbury, NC spoke about losing two firefighters in 2008. <br /> THE STRATEGlC PLANNING PROCESS <br /> The Orange County Chief's Association engaged the UNC School of Government in August 2011.School <br /> of Government faculty and staff work with local boards,managers,department heads,and nonprofit <br /> groups to help them set priorities, plan and manage work towards those priorities,and evaluate results. <br /> Lydian Altman,Director of the Strategic Public Leadership Initiative,worked on this project with Master <br /> of Public Administration student Jake Pflepsen,who has worked as an emergency service provider for <br /> almost ten years in two municipalities and is a Nationally Registered EMT. Lydian and Jake developed a <br /> work plan for the overall project,drafted agendas and a discussion exercise,facilitated discussions,and <br /> documented the decisions of the group into this final report. <br /> Summarv of the Work: <br /> 1. Individual Interviews:October-November 2011 <br /> • School of Government representative conducted individual interviews with each OCCA member <br /> to discuss concerns and priorities. <br /> 2. First Retreat:Saturday, November 19"', 2011 <br /> . Initial retreat focused on airing concerns and developing a shared vision. <br /> 3. Evening Planning Session:Tuesday,lanuary 17th, 2012 <br /> • Progressive goal formulation and agreement <br /> 4. February Retreat:Saturday, February 11, 2012 <br /> . Retreat finalized goals and objectives,discussed strategies for moving forward. <br /> 5. Final plan review:Tuesday, February 28,2012 <br /> • OCCA representatives met and edited final strategic plan. <br /> 6 <br />