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He said Chapel Hill received authorization from the State Legislature to expand the area to facilitate co-location within the entire city limits. He said EMS is open to including the County in any project that might be appropriate for an EMS station. He said the only reason the town cannot work something out now is because the space in all fire stations is maxed out, and many trucks have to park outside. Commissioner Rich asked for more information about the training station at the intersection of MLK Boulevard and Weaver Dairy Road. She asked if this is still being used for live burns and rescue practice. Chief Jones said yes. He said the town is looking to move this training facility out toward the public works area and away from residences. Commissioner McKee referred to the second slide at the top of page three. He noted that the adjustment of hours for medic 5 and 9 occurred in conjunction with the location at Phelps and Orange Grove. Jim Groves said run times will likely be improved by the next report. EMS Recommendations • R-10 Obtain sites for development (not started) ■ Based on outcome of R-8 and R-11 • R-11 Procure EMS planning and design services (complete) ■ Selection committee chose Stewart Cooper Newell for award (10/1/13) ■ Staff meeting with firm the week of 10/7/13 or 10/14/13 to begin space needs assessment • R-12 Advertise, bid, construct EMS facilities (not started) ■ Based on outcome of R-8, R-10 and R-11 Hillsborough Town Commissioner Evelyn Lloyd asked about the contracts for ambulance purchases. She asked if it would be possible to look at smaller ambulances that would fit more easily into the smaller driveways being served. Jim Groves said the answer is yes, but the factors are cost and usability. He said these ambulances look huge; however the turn radius is tight, and these are higher performing units than the wheeled coach units. He said there are ongoing conversations, and options are being explored. 9-1-1 9-1-1 Communications Statistics • Call Volume Comparison By Year nd ■2013 through 2 Quarter • Incoming 911+ Admin (47,153 + 39,854) = 87,007 • Average Dispatch Time = 1:25 (1:11 non-EMD and 1:38 EMD) ■2012 • Incoming 911+ Admin (98,735 + 84,741) = 183,476 • Average Dispatch Time = 1:52 (1:10 non-EMD and 1:53 EMD) ■2011 • Incoming 911+ Admin (86,800 + 158,782) = 245,582 • Average Dispatch Time = 2:42 (no specific EMD data available) 9-1-1 Recommendations • R-13 Hire full time Data Systems Manager (complete)