{"id":5997,"date":"2016-09-30T11:26:09","date_gmt":"2016-09-30T11:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ocfl.flywheelsites.com\/2016\/09\/orange-county-fire-rescue-rolls-out-12-new-rescue-units-as-part-of-invest-in-our-home-for-life\/"},"modified":"2017-04-03T16:31:44","modified_gmt":"2017-04-03T16:31:44","slug":"orange-county-fire-rescue-rolls-out-12-new-rescue-units-as-part-of-invest-in-our-home-for-life","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2016\/09\/orange-county-fire-rescue-rolls-out-12-new-rescue-units-as-part-of-invest-in-our-home-for-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County Fire Rescue Rolls out 12 New Rescue Units as Part of “INVEST IN OUR HOME FOR LIFE”"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 As part of Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs\u2019 $300 million INVEST in Our Home for Life<\/em> initiative, on Oct. 1, 2016, Orange County Fire Rescue will place 12 new rescue units into service. Three of the new units will be housed at Station 33 (Apopka Vineland Rd)<\/a>, Station 35 (Winter Garden Vineland Rd)<\/a>, and Station 86 (Babbitt Ave)<\/a> \u2013 stations that do not currently have rescue units in service 24-hours a day. The availability of these new units on a round-the-clock basis will allow Orange County to better serve the growing communities of southwest Orange County and Wedgefield, which is located near our eastern border. The other nine new rescue units will replace older units that are currently in service.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough the INVEST<\/em> program, we\u2019re able to bring more resources and life-safety assets to our community,\u201d said Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs. \u201cOur commitment to public safety through the investment of $30 million in Fire Rescue will further ensure the protection, health and vitality of our children and families, as well as our business and leisure visitors to the region.\u201d<\/p>\n

The INVEST<\/em><\/a> initiative will provide long-term benefits to our citizens by supporting crucial infrastructure and public safety needs. Orange County Fire Rescue will receive $30 million in INVEST<\/em> funds over the next five years for three new fire stations ($18 million), new fire apparatus and equipment ($7 million), and to partially fund a new regional fire training facility ($5 million).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe demand for our services increases every year. We are committed to providing industry-leading performance and exceptional service and care to the citizens and visitors of Orange County,\u201d said Fire Chief Otto Drozd III. \u201cWe greatly appreciate the support Mayor Jacobs and the Board of County Commissioners have provided to help us achieve superior results.\u201d<\/p>\n

Orange County Fire Rescue responds to nearly 81,000 EMS calls annually with an average of 163 daily transports. The new rescues will enhance the department\u2019s network of advanced life support transport units and improve its efficiency in responding to critical medical emergencies.<\/p>\n

About Orange County Government: <\/strong>Orange County Government strives to serve its citizens and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world famous theme parks, the nation\u2019s second largest convention center, and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners including the Mayor who is elected countywide. For more information please visit www.OCFL.net<\/a> or go to the Orange County Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a> pages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As part of Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs\u2019 $300 million INVEST in Our Home for Life initiative, on Oct. 1, 2016, Orange County Fire Rescue will place 12 new rescue units into service. 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