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3 <br /> STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA <br /> COUNTY OF ORANGE <br /> AGREEMENT BETWEEN <br /> ORANGE EMS AND RESCUE SQUAD, INC. <br /> AND <br /> ORANGE COUNTY,NORTH CAROLINA <br /> THIS AGREEMENT,made and entered into the 3'.day of September,2002 by and between <br /> Orange EMS and Rescue Squad,Inc.,hereinafter referred to as"THE SQUAD"and Orange County, <br /> North Carolina,hereinafter referred to as"THE COUNTY", for and on behalf of its Office of <br /> Emergency Management Services. <br /> WITNESSETH: <br /> WHEREAS, THE COUNTY pursuant to the authority contained in N.C.G.S.153A-250(b),wishes to <br /> have a private non-profit organization provide the transportation component and special events services <br /> as part of its emergency medical system using personnel other than County Staff and to compensate <br /> said agency for those services; and <br /> WHEREAS, THE SQUAD desires to provide this service to THE COUNTY. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the following mutual promises, <br /> covenants and conditions, THE COUNTY and THE SQUAD agree as follows: <br /> I. SQUAD RESPONSIBILITIES <br /> A. To name a single point of contact that has the right and authority to conduct <br /> business on behalf of THE SQUAD. The name of this individual shall be provided to <br /> THE COUNTY upon the signing of this agreement. THE SQUAD shall provide THE <br /> COUNTY with notice of any change in the contact person 5 working days prior to the <br /> effective date of the change. <br /> B. To provide staffing of ambulances 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at staffing <br /> levels established by agreement of the parties provided,however,that in no event shall <br /> THE SQUAD permit the staffing of ambulances used to provide services under this <br /> agreement by individuals certified below the level of Emergency Medical Technician; <br /> and to provide staffing of ambulances for special events. <br /> C. To ensure that all personnel are trained, certified and current in all continuing <br /> education requirements pursuant to standards set by THE COUNTY, and other <br /> licensing/certification boards as may be appropriate. Evidence of certification required <br />