2025-730-E-Emergency Svc-Caldwell VFD of Orange Co-Fire Department Services Contract

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3 Operational Scope and Mutual Aid Participation: The Fire Department shall respond to all emergency incidents within its designated response district and may also be dispatched to incidents in other jurisdictions under approved mutual aid agreements. Upon a rrival at any incident, the Department shall operate within the scope of its certified training, personnel capabilities, and standard operating procedures. If an incident exceeds the Department's certified capabilities, such as technical rescue, hazardous materials, structural collapse, or other specialized operations, the Department shall request or defer to qualified mutual aid resources. In such cases, the Department may provide scene support, personnel assistance, or logistical aid under the direction and supervision of the authority having jurisdiction over the specialized response. Participation by the Department or its personnel in such support roles shall not be construed as assuming command of, or delivering, specialized technical services beyond the Department's contractual, certified, or insured scope. Such participation shall be limited to activities consistent with the personnel's physical capabilities, documented training, and authorized operational directives. For the purposes of eligibility under the Federal Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program and North Carolina Line -of-Duty Death (LODD) benefits (pursuant to G.S. 143 - 166.2 et seq.), such participation shall be deemed an official duty, provided that : A. The personnel were officially dispatched or requested through recognized mutual aid protocols; B. The personnel acted under a defined command structure and did not self -deploy; C. The activities performed were within the individual's certified training or executed under the supervision of an agency qualified to manage the incident type. 13. In providing the services contemplated herein the Fire Department shall operate in compliance with all applicable State and local laws and regulations including, but not limited to the North Carolina Fire Incident Reporting System (G.S. 58-79-45, NC Administrative Code, §.0402). The Fire Department shall submit electronic incident reports on a quarterly basis to the Office of the North Carolina State Fire Marshal. The Fire Department further agrees to notif y the Orange County Fire Marshal’s Office of the annual corporation meeting and provide a current list of its Board of Directors no later than 14 days after the by-laws declare new members take office. The Fire Department shall provide a copy of the certif ied personnel roster submitted to the N.C. State Firefighter Association to the Fire Marshal’s Office at the time of submission to the association. The fire department agrees to work with Emergency Management to resource type personnel, apparatus including pump and tank size, and specialized fire suppression equipment in Salamander or other software used by Emergency Services. The fire department shall immediately notify the Fire Marshal’s Office where there is a change in fire chief. The County shall have the right to inspect all books and accounts for the Fire Department at any time. Said inspection shall be conducted by the Orange County Fire Marshal and/or Orange County Finance Office and/or their designee. The following minimal performance standards are agreed upon by the County and the Fire Department and are a part of this contract: A. Response Time. Fire Department should have the goal of having a response time that exercises due diligence to responding to all emergencies when notified of the emergency. B. Personnel on Scene. Fire Department should have adopted standard operating guidelines that address the appropriate number of firefighters needed on all type fire calls. The National Incident Management System shall be used at all incidents to manage personnel. Docusign Envelope ID: 98CFD7CD-5E86-4B80-B3CD-3F09E1F5D0CF