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e. Demand Level and range of Service: A broad range of services are provided. <br />f Response times: Without a unit north of Hillsborough, response times are compromised and a <br />places a greater burden on fire department first responders. <br />g. Population: Not addressed <br />h. Value of structure: Site market or accounting value is not addressed. The report notes that the <br />division is headquartered with the EMS department with limited space. <br />i. Level of risk. Not addressed <br />j. Age and adequacy of vehicles and equipment. Specific apparatus information is not given. <br />Primary vehicles are ambulances and sport utility vehicles. Ambulances are in short supply. <br />k. Adequacy of volunteers and staff: Not complete. Twenty -four paramedics, 24 EMT's and a <br />management team are budgeted in 2007. <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. Merge the <br />squad into EMS division. <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: SAGE <br />recommends merging North Orange County Rescue Squad into the EMS Division. This <br />includes renovating the Rescue Squad's facility as the EMS headquarters. SAGE <br />recommends a three shift rotation of 14 hours (down from 24). SAGE recommends <br />increasing IRV Medics from five to eight per shift, increasing EMT's per shift from six to 19, <br />and active ambulances from six to five. SAGE recommends improving relationships with fire <br />departments and establish a training officer position to work with fire departments. SAGE <br />recommends a medic unit and transport unit to the Orange Rural Station 2, and make <br />permanent the IRV unit in Efland. <br />s. Provide an estimated cost (operating and capital) of recommended solutions or alternative <br />solutions proposed.• Not addressed <br />t. How the county can involve Fire and Rescue Departments in processes and programs that <br />affect operational issues create training officer to work with fire departments: Not applicable <br />u. Review ISO ratings and how county can assist Fire departments: Not applicable <br />v. Identify countywide training facility need and specific training standards: Not applicable <br />w. Identify opportunities where county can assist the volunteer departments with required <br />paperwork and administrative issues: Not applicable <br />24 1 <br />