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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 22, 2012 Action Agenda Item No. ~- b SUBJECT: Study/Assessment for Emergency Medical Services and E911 Communications Center . _ DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENTS: 1. 12/13/11 Meeting Abstract - EMS/E911 Study/Assessment 2. Solutions for Local Government Scope of Services - Comprehensive Assessment of Emergency Medical Services 3. Solutions for Local Government Scope of Services - 911/Communications Center Operations Study 4. Client/Project List - Solutions for Local Government INFORMATION CONTACT: F. R. Montes de Oca: 919-245-6100 Michael Talbert: 919-245-2153 PURPOSE: To authorize staff to enter into a contract with Solutions for Local Government, Inc. to develop a multiyear strategic plan for the Emergency Medical Services System and E911 Communications Center, based on a recommendation from the Emergency Services Workgroup (ESW). BACKGROUND: Orange County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provides pre-hospital care and transport to residents and visitors throughout the County. Originated from volunteer services, Orange County EMS began providing advanced life support ambulances in the 1980's. EMS is a branch of the Orange County Emergency Services Department and is staffed by dedicated paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians around the clock. The EMS branch is the largest and highest-profile group within the department providing emergency response, patient care and patient transport from 400 square miles covering densely-populated urban settings to rural areas throughout the County. In addition to responding to 13,000+ calls annually, EMS must be able to address extraordinary events such as multi-casualty incidents, large sporting events, stock car races and mass gatherings, assistance at fires, evacuations and other disaster situations affecting public safety.