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105 <br /> EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) <br /> ISSUES OF CONCERN <br /> Response Time <br /> OCEMS Agency Standards per System Plan: <br /> For Emergency Responses; <br /> a Paramedic on scene within 12 minutes 90% of the time <br /> For Non-Emergency Responses; <br /> A Paramedic on scene within 15 minutes 90% of the time <br /> Although not acceptable to the referenced standards setting and <br /> professional organizations cited, concern can be off-set <br /> somewhat by effective and timely response from certified BLS <br /> responders; i.e. certified Medical Responders (MR) and Basic level <br /> Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's). <br /> In Orange County, these responders-per the OEMS System Plan <br /> -are comprised of members of the 12 municipal and community <br /> Fire Departments <br />