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Department of Labor for providing fire and emergency services provided <br /> by the Fire Department. For purposes of this agreement emergency <br /> services includes both Medical Responder services, hazardous materials <br /> services, and rescue services. <br /> D. Fire Investigations. The Fire Department officer in charge at all fire <br /> scenes shall attempt to determine the cause and origin of every fire. <br /> When the officer in charge cannot determine the cause and origin of the <br /> fire, or if the cause is suspected to be of an incendiary nature, the officer <br /> in charge may request assistance from the Orange County Fire Marshal. <br /> E. Reports. Fire Department shall keep all records for a minimum period of <br /> seven (7) years. All State and county required reports and rosters shall <br /> be submitted by the applicable deadlines. <br /> F. Fire Hydrants. The Fire Department should coordinate with the owners <br /> of the water distribution system so that every hydrant in the District is <br /> flushed and checked for accessibility, functionality, visibility, and <br /> operation at least annually. If the hydrant is owned by a municipality or <br /> special water district, testing and maintenance should be handled as <br /> agreed upon by the County and the system operator. The Fire <br /> Department should report any malfunctions or damage to hydrants to the <br /> owner of the water distribution system. <br /> G. Emergency/Disaster Response. Fire Department shall follow the Orange <br /> County Emergency Operation Framework (EOF) Policy when responding <br /> to an emergency or disaster. <br /> H. State of Emergency. County requests that Fire Department, when <br /> available, assist with the following services, but not limited to, before, <br /> during, and following times of emergency/disaster: 1) Debris Clearance; <br /> 2) Traffic Control; 3) Alert and Warning; 4) Search and Rescue; 5) <br /> Evacuation Notification and Coordination; and 6) other life-saving and <br /> property protection measures as necessary. All operations shall be in <br /> accordance with the Orange County Orange County Emergency <br /> Operation Framework (EOF) Policy. <br /> I. Medical Responder Services. When Fire Department provides Medical <br /> Responder Services assistance, it shall be done in accordance with the <br /> rules set forth by the Orange County Medical Director. <br /> 11. The Fire Department shall present the County with a copy of their Certified Public <br /> Accountant annual audit. Such audit to be provided on or before December 31St of <br /> each year beginning in 2014, and to be in conformity with the most recent audit <br /> policies of the County and the North Carolina Local Government Commission. <br /> 12. The Fire Department shall comply with the County budgeting procedures and other <br /> procedures provided for by state law and shall submit annual budget estimates in <br /> accordance with established County budget timetables along with a supporting letter <br /> of request for a proposed tax rate signed by the Fire Department's president upon <br /> 3 <br />