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protection into their class 10 area, certified three CPR instructors, moved routine truck maintenance in-house to reduce costs, and purchased pre-owned VHF radios for back- up communications during disasters. ❑ In FY 2013-14, the department plans to replace ten year old non-compliant 800 Mhz radios, replace a 20 plus year old tanker with more versatile pumper/tanker, train all members to water rescue, train all members to structural collapse rescue, train four additional members in advanced rescue training, certify all members in rapid intervention training (firefighter rescue), train 4 additional members to advanced rescue training, make improvements inside Station #3, pay-off truck loan, and work with other departments to fill rescue service voids throughout the County. ❑ Their Five-Year plan includes hiring a full-time Fire Chief, coordinate with the Town of Hillsborough to design and construct Station #4, hire six additional personnel, seek re- grade of district's ISO classification, coordinate with the Town of Hillsborough to purchase a pumper once it reaches twenty years old, equip trucks with mobile computers and AVL, upgrade air packs to meet new standards on face piece integrity and low air alarms, and relocate Station #2 to cover class 10 area. South Orange Fire Service District$509,684 ❑ The Town of Carrboro will continue to provide fire protection for the South Orange Fire Insurance District. Fire protection for residents in this district is provided under contract between the County and the Town of Carrboro Fire Department. ❑ On December 4, 2012, the Town of Carrboro Board of Alderman voted to approve a resolution to modify the existing South Orange Fire Insurance District. See map showing the new South Orange Fire Service District within this section of the document. ❑ The tax rate for this new Service District is recommended at 10.00 cents for FY 2013- 14. Southern Triangle Fire Service District(See Damascus Fire District) ❑ Refer to the section regarding Damascus Fire District for this department's achievements. ❑ North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department serves people in this district as well as those in the Damascus Protection District. White Cross Fire District$321,144 ❑ The tax rate for this district is recommended to increase from 7.00 cents to 8.80 cents (an increase of 1.80 cents) for FY 2013-14. The increase is consistent with the March 19, 2013 agenda abstract to the Board of County Commissioners requesting a tax rate increase of 1.80 cents to cover the costs of a new substation, additional paid staff, purchase of a new Tanker for the new substation, and to cover the increased operational costs. ❑ In FY 2012-13, the department held 13 State of North Carolina firefighter certification classes, installed dry hydrants at all water points, found and certified one new hydrant at a new pond, began the process of replacing old 1 '/2" attack line with 1 %" attack line on the first out engines, and no firefighter sustained any injuries during the year while operating at emergency scenes or while training. ❑ In FY 2013-14, the department plans to find and purchase land for a substation, construct the substation, purchase an additional tanker to certify the substation, and add additional part-time staff. ❑ Their Five-Year plan includes the replacement of their 1987 tanker, provide additional rescue services, lower the ISO Grade to a class 6, change over to LDH supply line, complete the transition to 1 %" attach line, and purchase a used service company/rescue truck to put into service.