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M <br />Department of Labor for providing fire and emergency services provided <br />by the Fire Department. For purposes of this agreement emergency <br />services includes both Medical Responder services, hazardous materials <br />services, and rescue services. <br />D. Fire Investigations. The Fire Department officer in charge at all fire <br />scenes shall attempt to determine the cause and origin of every fire. <br />When the officer in charge cannot determine the cause and origin of the <br />fire, or if the cause is suspected to be of an incendiary nature, the officer <br />in charge may request assistance from the Orange County Fire Marshal. <br />E. Reports. Fire Department shall keep all records for a minimum period of <br />seven (7) years. All State and county required reports and rosters shall <br />be submitted by the applicable deadlines. <br />F. Fire Hydrants. The Fire Department should coordinate with the owners <br />of the water distribution system so that every hydrant in the District is <br />flushed and checked for accessibility, functionality, visibility, and <br />operation at least annually. If the hydrant is owned by a municipality or <br />special water district, testing and maintenance should be handled as <br />agreed upon by the County and the system operator. The Fire <br />Department should report any malfunctions or damage to hydrants to the <br />owner of the water distribution system. <br />G. Emergency /Disaster Response. Fire Department shall follow the Orange <br />County Emergency Operation Framework (EOF) Policy when responding <br />to an emergency or disaster. <br />H. State of Emergency. County requests that Fire Department, when <br />available, assist with the following services, but not limited to, before, <br />during, and following times of emergency /disaster: 1) Debris Clearance; <br />2) Traffic Control; 3) Alert and Warning; 4) Search and Rescue; 5) <br />Evacuation Notification and Coordination; and 6) other life- saving and <br />property protection measures as necessary. All operations shall be in <br />accordance with the Orange County Orange County Emergency <br />Operation Framework (EOF) Policy. <br />Medical Responder Services. When Fire Department provides Medical <br />Responder Services assistance, it shall be done in accordance with the <br />rules set forth by the Orange County Medical Director. <br />11. The Fire Department shall present the County with a copy of their Certified Public <br />Accountant annual audit. Such audit to be provided on or before December 31St of <br />each year beginning in 2014, and to be in conformity with the most recent audit <br />policies of the County and the North Carolina Local Government Commission. <br />12. The Fire Department shall comply with the County budgeting procedures and other <br />procedures provided for by state law and shall submit annual budget estimates in <br />accordance with established County budget timetables along with a supporting letter <br />of request for a proposed tax rate signed by the Fire Department's president upon <br />