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5 <br /> • The resident expressed concern about station 2 on St. Mary's Road, and its lack of EMS <br /> services. He said this has been a work in process, and EMS will be stationed here full <br /> time within 2-3 weeks. He said the resident expressed concern about the sprinkler <br /> system failing should the power go out (due to well water), but noted that this station has <br /> a 100K generator. <br /> • He said there are firefighters that live on St. Mary's Road, who pass station 2 going to <br /> work Monday through Friday, and there are people at this station daily. <br /> • He said during storms, EMS and the Sheriff's department utilize this station. He said a <br /> lack of tracks in the snow does not mean the station is unstaffed, but rather no calls <br /> have been run. <br /> • The resident stated the department only has a "John boat with a paddle". He said the <br /> department has a zodiac military style boat with two paddles for water rescue. He said <br /> the boat does not have a motor at this time due to budgetary constraints, but if the <br /> department receives a water rescue call, Orange Rural Fire Department goes along, and <br /> SORS is on standby, if necessary. <br /> • The resident said the department cannot answer calls in the State Park, but this is not <br /> true, and resources do not come from Alamance County, as claimed by the resident. He <br /> said there are 15 personnel on a 48 person staff who are trained in water rescue. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if Chief Hayes could provide this information in writing so <br /> the Board could respond to the resident. <br /> Chair Rich said Dinah Jeffries had already responded. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said this information should be made publically available to refute <br /> the allegations made by the resident. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos referred to the two paddles and a high quality boat, and asked <br /> if a motor would be useful. <br /> Chief Hayes said a motor would be very useful, but require the purchase of a different <br /> style boat as the current boat is not equipped for a motor. He said funds will not allow for such <br /> a purchase at this time. <br /> The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. <br /> Penny Rich, Chair <br /> Donna Baker <br /> Clerk to the Board <br />