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(15) Each department involved with the medical first responders program shall provide basic life support to sick and injured persons and shall work under the guidelines set forth by the first responder ordinance. (16) Each department shall provide a means of notifying members of a fire call. (Ord. of 12 -2 -85, § 5; Ord. of 4 -3 -86, § 5; Ord. of 4 -7 -86, § 5) (17) Departmental operational policies will be in accordance with all local, state and federal standards. Policies adopted by 2/3 majority of the Cabarrus County Fireman's Association Board A€ Directors and approved by the Cabarrus County Fire Marshal's Office will be considered county -wide policy and will be followed by all contracted fire departments. Failure to follow policies by departments will be considered deficiencies under Section 34 -29 of this ordinance. (18) The Fire Marshal will maintain a current manual on all approved policies, and provide a copy to all contracted fire services. The Fire Marshal is responsible for updating each department issued manual. The copy maintained on file in the Fire Marshal's office will be considered the official manual. (19) Approved policies will be reviewed annually by the Fire Marshal, changes or deletions will be brought before the Cabarrus County Fireman's Association Board of Director's (CFFA BOD). The Fire Marshal can change or delete policies based upon changes in state or federal requirements without approval of the CCFA BOD. All agencies will be notified at least 60 days prior to any effective changes. Sec. 34 -31. Duties of Fire Marshal. The duties of the Cabarrus County Fire Marshal are: (1) Act as a liaison between the fire departments and the County Manager and the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners and shall keep them informed on matters involving fire departments, fire districts, and tax districts. (2) Aid in planning, organizing and developing new departments, facilities and districts. (3) Be an advisor to the County Manager and the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners concerning insurance ratings of fire districts. (4) Assist in developing a comprehensive training program for all county fire departments. (5) Advise fire departments on equipment purchases, maintenance, and repair. (6) Make yearly inspections of all departments to see that they conform to minimum standards on insurance services offices, class 9 rating and the requirements of the county fire ordinance. (7) Make fire prevention inspections of schools, as required by G.S. Ch. 115; day care facilities, as authorized by G.S. Ch. 110; inspections required by the department of social services. Fire Prevention Ordinance Revised 1/2011 Attachment number 2 G -3 Page 131