2002 S EMS - Rescue Squad Transportation Contract with Orange EMS and (2)

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q131() -2- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ORANGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ORANGE EMS AND RESCUE SQUAD, INC. AND ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into the 17th day of September, 2002 by and between Orange EMS and Rescue Squad, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "THE SQUAD" and Orange County, North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as "THE COUNTY", for and on behalf of its Office of Emergency Management Services. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, THE COUNTY pursuant to the authority contained in N.C.G.S.153A-250(b), wishes to have a private non-profit organization provide the transportation component and special events services as part of its emergency medical system using personnel other than County Staff and to compensate said agency for those services; and WHEREAS, THE SQUAD desires to provide this service to THE COUNTY. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the following mutual promises, covenants and conditions, THE COUNTY and THE SQUAD agree as follows: I. SQUAD RESPONSIBILITIES A. To name a single point of contact that has the right and authority to conduct business on behalf of THE SQUAD. The name of this individual shall be provided to THE COUNTY upon the signing of this agreement. THE SQUAD shall provide THE COUNTY with notice of any change in the contact person 5 working days prior to the effective date of the change. B. To provide staffing of ambulances 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at staffing levels established by agreement of the parties provided, however, that in no event shall THE SQUAD permit the staffing of ambulances used to provide services under this agreement by individuals certified below the level of Emergency Medical Technician; and to provide staffing of ambulances for special events. C. To ensure that all personnel are trained, certified and current in all continuing education requirements pursuant to standards set by THE COUNTY, and other