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❑ The tax rate for this district is recommended to increase from 5.99 cents to 7.99 (an
<br /> increase of 2.0 cents) for FY 2013-14. The increase is due to the requirements of the
<br /> new Orange County Fire Contract related to the department's responsibility of provided
<br /> water rescue services, replacement of their current Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
<br /> (SCBAs), upgrade the SCBA fill station to meet new pressure requirements, increase
<br /> daytime paid staff coverage from 5 days/week to 7 days/week, and to provide funds to
<br /> purchase a new tanker. The increase is also needed to meet the needs of the district's
<br /> 5 year purchasing plan.
<br /> ❑ In FY 2012-13, the department purchased a new Fire Chief vehicle, purchase radios
<br /> and pagers to comply with new FCC regulations, and purchased needed equipment for
<br /> ISO re-grade.
<br /> ❑ In FY 2013-14, the department plans to replace all SCBA and bottles, increase
<br /> daytime paid staff from 5 days/week to 7 days/week, begin the purchasing process to
<br /> replace an old Tanker, and upgrade the SCBA fill station to be in compliance.
<br /> ❑ Their Five-Year plan includes replacement of a 1983 Tanker, have a self-sufficient
<br /> water rescue team, replace a 1994 Tanker, replace an old SUV, begin the purchasing
<br /> process to replace two pumpers, move from daytime to 24 hour paid staff, acquire land
<br /> for a new Station #1 or renovate current facilities, and staff Station #2.
<br /> Little River Fire District$172,989
<br /> ❑ The tax rate for this district is recommended to remain at 4.06 cents for FY 2013-14.
<br /> ❑ In FY 2012-13, the department purchased five SCBA units, six additional pagers, five
<br /> sets of turnout gear, 2 new desktop computers and printers; lowered their ISO Rating
<br /> from a 9 to a 7, reprogrammed VHF pagers and radios, and made repairs to the fire
<br /> station..
<br /> ❑ In FY 2013-14, the department plans to purchase a new Rescue/Mini-Pumper and
<br /> applicable equipment, reprogram 800 Mhz radios and purchase additional 800 Mhz
<br /> radios, purchase additional pagers, install additional dry hydrants, recruit new
<br /> volunteers, and maintain their current ISO rating.
<br /> ❑ Their Five-Year plan includes maintain/lowering their ISO rating, paving of parking
<br /> lot, installation of additional dry hydrants, purchase additional Turnout Gear to meet
<br /> updated standards, researching the feasibility of adding part-time staff and feasibility of
<br /> buying land for Station #2, purchase additional pagers, and continue recruitment
<br /> efforts.
<br /> New Hope Fire District$537,516
<br /> ❑ The tax rate for this district is recommended to increase from 8.95 cents to 9.45
<br /> cents (an increase of .50 cents) for FY 2013-14. The increase is due to operational cost
<br /> increases for professional services, computer and server replacement, upgrades to
<br /> Firehouse software and the CAD link to the new OSSI software in the 9-1-1 Center, as
<br /> well as an increase in funding for apparatus replacement.
<br /> ❑ In FY 2012-13, the department lowered their ISO rating from a 9 to a 6 providing
<br /> substantial savings form homeowners insurance premiums, continued firefighter level I
<br /> & II level certification classes, three new firefighters completed the Fire Academy at
<br /> Alamance Community College, conducted fire prevention and fire safety programs in
<br /> the district, provided ICS 300 Class for members of the department, as well as
<br /> members of 3 other departments, coordinated Community
<br /> Watch program with the Sheriff's Office and residents of the district, and provided 16
<br /> public fire safety programs to 318 adults and 517 children.
<br /> ❑ In FY 2013-14, the department plans to continue to train firefighters to level I and II
<br /> levels, provide Emergency Vehicle Driving and Medical Responder classes, provide fire
<br /> prevention and home safety programs for community outreach, provide ICS 400 Class
<br /> for department members and
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