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Form#: B-52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: Hawai'i Fire Department DATE: 05/03/2024 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Lauren Williamson PHONE: 808-932-2903 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> The Hawaii Fire Department(HFD) seeks Council's permission via an intergovernment resolution to allow <br /> the HFD to enter into a multi-year year agreement with the University of Hawaii, Hawaii Community College <br /> (HCC) Fire Science Program to award college credit toward individuals receiving college-level learning in the <br /> HFD, as well as to facilitate a ride-along program for individuals in the HCC Fire Science program to receive <br /> hands-on learning and application of skills. <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> The resolution promotes professional development within the HFD by providing accreditation for the valuable <br /> learning firefighters acquire through their rigorous training, thus enhancing their career prospects and skill <br /> set. Facilitating a ride-along program for students in the Fire Science program fosters practical, real-world <br /> experience crucial for their education and future careers, bridging the gap between theory and practice. <br /> Ultimately, this collaboration not only benefits individual firefighters and students but also contributes to the <br /> overall effectiveness and preparedness of the HFD, ensuring the safety and well-being of the community it <br /> serves. <br /> SIGNED: DATE: 05/13/2024 <br /> Department Head <br />