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Orono Fire Needs Assessment <br />43 | Page <br /> <br />The City of Orono’s population density falls within the Suburban Area Demand Zone according <br />to NFPA Standard 1720. The following map illustrates the defined population areas of Orono. <br /> <br />4.2 Community Risk Analysis <br />This section analysis the risks that are present and potentially threaten people and property. <br />These risks are identified to assist in planning and response to likely emergencies. The fire <br />service assesses the relative risk of properties based on the following factors, the service area <br />population and population density, the demographics of the population, local land use and <br />development and the geography and natural risks present within the community. These <br />factors affect the number and type of resources (both personnel and apparatus) necessary to <br />mitigate the emergency. Properties with high fire and life risk often require greater number of <br />personnel and apparatus. <br />The following community risk assessment has been developed based on intended land uses as <br />described in the zoning designations for the respective jurisdictions. <br /> <br />