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Form #: B-52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT DATE: 5/21/2015 STAFF CONTACT: DARREN J. ROSARIO PHONE: 932-2900 A. REQUEST: Prepare a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an articulation agreement with the University of Hawaii , Hawai`i Community College. B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): The Hawaii Community College Fire Science Program prepares students with the academic knowledge for entry employment in the Fire Service field. Upon completion of the program, students have the knowledge to prepare for a career with federal, state and local fire and emergency service agencies with emphasis on Structural Fire Fighting, Wildland Fire Suppression, Hazardous Materials Incidents, Fire Prevention and Investigation, Fire Management and Administration, and the Incident Command System. Fire Science faculty teach students according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards. The Hawaii Fire Department is responsible for fire protection and suppression, pre-hospital emergency medical services, land and sea search and rescue, hazardous materials response, ocean safety, and fire prevention and public education for the County of Hawaii. HFD Firefighters are trained according to NFPA standards. The purpose of the articulation agreement is to facilitate the process of awarding college credit for college- level learning received during training in the County of Hawaii, Hawaii Fire Department. Moreoever, through this agreement students will have the opportunity to reduce the potential problem of having to retake similar courses, reduce the time it will take to complete a degree and reduce the amount of tuition and potential debt students incur in pursuit of a college certificate of degree. f.� MAY 2 ; 2015 SIGNED: DATE: Department Head