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ORANGE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE STUDY <br />COUNTYWIDE RECOMMENDATIONS <br />1 <br />2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />During our data collection phase, we obtained data from the CAD system relative <br />to response times for fire and rescue incidents and EMS incidents. We noticed that <br />there was a significant lack of data regarding the response of fire department first <br />responders. We believe that tracking this data is just as critical for planning and <br />analysis as a part of the approach that Orange County uses for providing <br />emergency medical services. First responders are most likely to be first on the scene <br />followed by IRV Medics, followed by transport personnel. However, it is difficult <br />to determine how well this works apart from anecdotal information. <br />Therefore, we recommend that more emphasis be placed on accuracy in obtaining <br />and documenting response data within the CAD system. This will allow EMS <br />policy makers to obtain the data that they need to make ongoing decisions <br />regarding resource deployment. <br />We recommend that a Couniy commissioner be assigned to serve as a <br />representative to the chief's council. One has bee designated in the past but has not <br />consistently attended the meetings. Departments would like to see participation <br />and interaction at these meetings by the commissioner. <br />As we noted in our introduction, there is a trust gap between the County <br />government and the volunteer fire departments and rescue squads. One way to <br />narrow this gap is for a commissioner to attend and participate in chieYs council <br />meetings. <br />102 <br /> <br />. <br />