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<br /> HAWAII COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT'S MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS <br /> January, 1993 - Present <br /> Page 2 <br /> - Established Hazardous Materials Response Teams for <br /> East and West Hawaii. <br /> - Implementation of the first phase of the EMS Career <br /> ladder (Medical Director) upgrades for the EMS <br /> Coordinator and Assistant positions. <br /> - The formation of the EMS Quality Improvement <br /> Program and Committee. <br /> - A dedicated functional Blood Borne Pathogen <br /> Program. <br /> - Hepatitis B vaccination program for County <br /> employees. <br /> Jan., 1996 - Creation of a Critical Incident Stress Management <br /> Program. Services extended to agencies partnering <br /> with HCFD. <br /> 1996 - Upgrade Hawaiian Paradise Park to 24-hour station. <br /> - Construction started for Keauhou Fire Station. <br /> - Construction started for Pepeekeo Volunteer <br /> Station. <br /> - Bids submitted for Waikoloa Fire Station. <br /> - Completed HCFD Wildland Protocols and Fire Fighting <br /> Guide. <br /> Jan. 25, <br /> 1997 - Dedication and blessing of Pepeekeo Volunteer Fire <br /> Station. <br /> Apr. 2, <br /> 1997 - Dedication and blessing of Keauhou Fire Station. <br /> Apr. 24, <br /> 1997 - Ground-breaking ceremony for Waikoloa Fire Station. <br /> 1997 - First HAZMAT apparatus purchased and assigned to <br /> Kaumana Fire Station. <br /> <br />