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North Orange County Rescue Squad <br />Summary <br />The squad's station somewhat adequately fits the needs of the squad; renovations are needed. <br />The squad relies on fundraising and is operating on a line of credit. Relations with the South <br />Orange squad are not positive. More 800MHz radios are needed. Fire departments are <br />increasingly using extrication which lowers the demand for the squad. <br />Broad countywide service leads to slow response times, especially in the north. <br />The Current Apparatus is detailed. Replacements in five years are expected on some apparatus. <br />Management lacks experience and financial skills. There are a total of forty-six members, nine <br />on the drive team, 15 on search and rescue, 15 on EMS care and transport, and 25 on extrication. <br />SAGE recommends dissolving the squad as a separate organization and be acquired with the <br />Orange County Emergency Management (OCEM). Operations will continue, with OCEM taking <br />financial and managerial responsibility for the squad. The squad would also get more training <br />from OCEM. <br />Issues Not Addressed: <br />1. Effectiveness, appropriateness, demand, and response capability <br />2. Strength of current configuration and operations <br />3. Weakness of current and planned configuration and operation <br />4. Assess the location and adequacy of each facility equipment volunteers <br />5. Demand level and range of service <br />6. Response times <br />7. Population <br />8. Value of structure <br />9. Level of risk <br />10. Age and adequacy of vehicles and equipment <br />11. Adequacy of volunteers and staff <br />12. Population centers and projected growth areas <br />13. Any gaps affecting services and critical areas to be addressed <br />14. Any changes in the facility configuration <br />15. Recommend a strategy for addressing longer -term demands within the county <br />16. Countywide public education programs on public safety and being self sufficient in disasters <br />17. Identify the population in the unincorporated areas of Orange County served <br />18. Opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cost, or improve the overall service <br />19. Provide an estimated cost (operating and capital) of recommended solutions or alternative <br />solutions proposed <br />20. Identify countywide training facility need and specific training standards <br />21. Identify opportunities where the county can assist the volunteer departments with required <br />paperwork and administrative issues: <br />List of Original Needs <br />a. Effectiveness, appropriateness, demand, and response capability: The squad's station <br />somewhat adequately fits the needs of the squad. Renovations are needed. <br />� 19 <br />