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6 <br /> o Bad cell coverage areas can be determined, and they can also be displayed to <br /> responders on their maps so they know where they will have communications <br /> problems. <br /> o Closest and critical information is displayed, speeding up decisions. <br /> o Responders can see mutual aid partners in different counties dispatched from <br /> different CAD systems. <br /> o Fire Units can see where EMS units are located. Hopefully, as the SunGuard/OSSI <br /> integrates with PageTrack or EMS uses PageTrack everyone can see everyone <br /> else. <br /> o There are many EMS specific features being used by dispatch areas that use <br /> PageTrack for EMS. <br /> o Here we see a list of closest hospitals along with information such as "the VA is on <br /> diversion and not taking patients at this time". <br /> Page Track Features <br /> • This is an example of the features that PageTrack has that the CAD vendor solutions <br /> do not. <br /> • There are many other features in the system. <br /> • The best feature is the user interface designed by responder feedback. It is easy to <br /> use in the mobile environment. <br /> Dinah Jeffries said it will not always be possible to have one technology that all entities <br /> can efficiently and effectively use, but strides are being made in this area to integrate the <br /> technologies. <br /> Matthew Mauzy said this has been used at large events such as UNC games, etc., and <br /> is also being put on ambulances. He said it is not just useful in Orange County, but also when <br /> responding out of county to mutual aid calls. <br /> Chair McKee asked if there is any interest in surrounding counties. <br /> Pete Hallenbeck said two departments in Person County, some departments in Caswell <br /> County, and Mebane Fire are using and evaluating it, and there is some interest in Chatham <br /> County and Wilmington. He said there are also some departments in other states using the <br /> technology. <br /> Commissioner Price asked if everyone involved has the right smart phone to use this <br /> technology. <br /> Jeff Cabe said any phone can be used, as long as there is an internet/wi-fi connection. <br /> 4. Training Facilities for County First Responders <br /> Background Information: <br /> Emergency Services welcomes the opportunity to join others at the table for discussions <br /> regarding a countywide training facility. Emergency Services has been coordinating to actively <br /> reach out to state and federal resources gathering information that may provide guidance and <br /> direction on best practices to pursue this venture. <br /> Jeff Cabe said staff needs to be trained, while protecting districts as the same time. He <br /> said the Chief's Council wants to get a training facility in place. <br /> Orange County Training Center Concept Discussion <br /> October 2016 <br />