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6 <br /> 12. In providing the services contemplated herein the Fire Department shall operate in <br /> compliance with all applicable State and local laws and regulations including, but not <br /> limited to the North Carolina Fire Incident Reporting System (G.S. 58-79-45, NC <br /> Administrative Code, §.0402). The Fire Department shall submit electronic incident <br /> reports on a quarterly basis to the Orange County Fire Marshal. The Fire Department <br /> further agrees to notify the Fire Marshal's Office of the annual corporation meeting <br /> and provide a current list of its Board of Directors no later than 14 days after the by- <br /> laws declare new members take office. The Fire Department shall provide a copy of <br /> the certified personnel roster submitted to the N.C. State Firefighter Association to <br /> the Fire Marshal's Office at the time of submission to the association. The fire <br /> department agrees to work with Emergency Management to resource type <br /> personnel, apparatus including pump and tank size, and specialized fire suppression <br /> equipment in Salamander or other software used by Emergency Services. The fire <br /> department shall immediately notify the Fire Marshal's Office where there is a <br /> change in fire chief. The County shall have the right to inspect all books and <br /> accounts for the Fire Department at any time. Said inspection shall be conducted by <br /> the Orange County Fire Marshal and/or Orange County Finance Office and/or their <br /> designee. The following minimal performance standards are agreed upon by the <br /> County and the Fire Department and are a part of this contract: <br /> A. Response Time. Fire Department should have the goal of having a <br /> response time that exercises due diligence to responding to all emergencies <br /> when notified of the emergency. <br /> B. Personnel on Scene. Fire Department should have adopted standard <br /> operating guidelines that address the appropriate number of firefighters <br /> needed on all type fire calls. The National Incident Management System <br /> shall be used at all incidents to manage personnel. <br /> C. Training. Fire Department shall have the minimum standard training <br /> requirements set forth by the State of North Carolina and NC Department of <br /> Labor for providing fire and emergency services provided by the Fire <br /> Department. For purposes of this agreement emergency services includes <br /> both Medical Responder services, hazardous materials services, and rescue <br /> services. <br /> D. Fire Investigations. The Fire Department officer in charge at all fire scenes <br /> shall attempt to determine the cause and origin of every fire. When the <br /> officer in charge cannot determine the cause and origin of the fire, or if the <br /> cause is suspected to be of an incendiary nature, the officer in charge may <br /> request assistance from the Orange County Fire Marshal's Office. <br /> E. Reports. Fire Department shall keep all records according to state law for <br /> records retention. All State and county required reports and rosters shall be <br /> submitted by the applicable deadlines. <br /> F. Fire Hydrants. The Fire Department should report any malfunctions or <br /> damage to hydrants to the owner of the water distribution system. <br /> 3 <br />