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Clarence Grier said the County auditors use the single audit, so this would not be a <br /> problem. <br /> Mike Tapp said New Hope and Eno cover some areas of Durham County, which <br /> requires the submission of documentation from Durham County. He asked if Orange County will <br /> still accept this audit. <br /> Michael Talbert said if the whole department is being audited, then it will still be <br /> accepted. <br /> Chair Jacobs referred to item 5 on page 18, relating to nominal fees. He suggested the <br /> addition of the term rescue squad. <br /> Matthew Mauzy said this is a simple change, and there is a separate process and <br /> agreement for fire and rescue. <br /> Commissioner Price referred to item 9 and asked who will be responsible for trench and <br /> swift water rescue. <br /> Jim Groves said there are existing mutual aid inter-local agreements with other fire <br /> departments, including Durham County and other surrounding agencies. <br /> Commissioner Price clarified that 911 would still be called for dispatch of these <br /> situations. <br /> Matthew Mauzy said South Orange Rescue Service (SORS) also covers some of these <br /> other types of rescue. He said the area does not typically see a need for trench rescue. <br /> Jim Groves said Chapel Hill Fire and Rescue also has resources for these situations. <br /> Jeff Cabe said the County contracts show in section 1-b-3 that Orange Rural's contract <br /> is a little different. He said that Orange Rural has picked up some of the rescue services as <br /> well. He noted that trench rescue equipment is very expensive and rarely if ever used. <br /> Michael Talbert said this can be seen on page 37, item 9, and this is the main <br /> difference in their contract. <br /> Jeff Cabe said Orange County also has service agreements with other fire <br /> departments. He said some areas were also moved around to accommodate ISO issues. He <br /> said agreements have been made to cover district lines without building stations and buying <br /> trucks. <br /> 2. Orange County Emergency Services Update <br /> A) Comprehensive Assessment of Emergency Medical Services & <br /> 911/Communications Center Operations Assessment Report <br /> B) 9-1-1 <br /> C) EMS <br /> D) Viper Tower Study <br /> Jim Groves said the Emergency Services work group consultant Steve Allen put <br /> together a 911 EMS assessment report with 19 recommendations. He said this report was <br /> approved and adopted by the Board and the work group. He said tonight's presentation will be <br /> a status update on this report. He answered questions as he reviewed each of the above <br /> topics with the following PowerPoint presentations: <br /> 911/EMS Assessment update <br /> October 3, 2013 <br /> Presented during the joint Orange County BOCC/Chiefs meeting <br /> ACRONYMS <br />