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b. Strength of current configuration and operations: The Squad has two stations, one in <br />Carrboro and one at UNC -CH. An organizational chart is shown with a well structured <br />hierarchy. The Carrboro station is small for the squad's needs. <br />c. Weakness of current and planned configuration and operation: The squad cannot afford <br />upgrades for 800MHz radios, which constitute about a year of revenues. <br />d. Assess the location and adequacy of each facility equipment volunteers: Members include 75 <br />students and community adults, of which 41 are provisional members. <br />e. Demand Level and range of Service: The Squad covers 600 patient contacts and 360 <br />transports per year. The squad provides high level service for large crowds for special events <br />and sporting events. <br />f. Response times: Not addressed <br />g. Population: Not addressed <br />h. Value of structure: Site market or accounting value is not addressed. <br />i. Level of risk.- Not addressed <br />j. Age and adequacy of vehicles and equipment. The current apparatus, with type and age are <br />given. A new ambulance is needed. <br />k. Adequacy of volunteers and staff The squad has 10 certified instructors. The squad <br />successfully recruits UNC -CH students, although the attrition rate significantly reduces <br />member contributions. <br />1. Population centers and projected growth areas: Not addressed <br />m. any gaps affecting services and critical areas to be addressed: Not addressed <br />n. Any changes in the facility configuration: Not addressed <br />o. Recommend a strategy for addressing longer -term demands within the County: Not <br />addressed <br />p. Countywide public education programs on public safety and being self sufficient in disasters: <br />Not addressed <br />q. Identify the population in the unincorporated areas of Orange County served.• Not addressed <br />r. Opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cost, or improve the overall service: Fifty <br />800MHz radios are needed. SAGE recommends renovating the Carrboro station. SAGE <br />recommends a long term-financial plan and a three year running budget for financial health. <br />s. Provide an estimated cost (operating and capital) of recommended solutions or alternative <br />solutions proposed.• Fifty 800MHz radios will cost $250,000. Figures or budgetary and <br />financial management and for renovation are not given. <br />t. How the county can involve Fire and Rescue Departments in processes and programs that <br />affect operational issues: The county should not lower taxes after property reassessments to <br />maintain financial stability. The county should improve communications by imposing a small <br />tax to assist departments with purchasing 800MHz radios and Computer Aided Dispatch <br />equipment. Expanded on in the final section "Countywide Recommendations." <br />u. Review ISO ratings and how county can assist Fire departments: The county should assist in <br />documentation and certification of water sources to reduce ISO ratings. <br />v. Identify countywide training facility need and speck training standards: Not addressed <br />w. Identify opportunities where County can assist the Volunteer Departments with required <br />paperwork and administrative issues: The squad needs help in records, data and financial <br />management. <br />22 1 <br />