2019-06-12 Fire Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Minutes of June 12, 2019 Page 2 • Budget and Finance: No supplemental requests were approved. They are working with Council members to approve budget amendments for apparatus funding, replacement of Brush Truck 17 in Laupahoehoe and Engine 20 in HOVE, and funding increase for station equipment. They received approval for hazmat grant to identify products and chemicals • Alternative Funding and Grants > 2018 CDBG: Paradise Park Brush Truck delivery is expected in July. > Daniel R. Sayre Foundation funding for out-of-state training: Nasa Collapsed Structure training in Sacramento (3 attended), FDIC conference in Indianapolis (2 attended), possible training for mechanics, and possible training for Aeromedical Program leaders. • Human Resources Division > Classification: Three Fire Fighter temp positions were reinstated to Fire Fighter Recruit temps. Three Fire/EMS Specialist 11 temp positions were reinstated to Fire Fighter Recruit temps. > Recruitments ✓ Internal within the Department: Fire Captain of Emergency Operations, Fire Equipment Operator, Fire/Hazardous Materials Specialist, and Fire Rescue Specialist. ✓ Open -Competitive: Fire Radio Dispatcher (3 hired), Water Safety Officer (various levels hired), Fire Fighter Recruit (30 applicants scheduled for assessment). ✓ Employee Development and Training: Mandatory Interview/Skill Set Training (2 attended). Performance Improvement Plan (1 attended). • Emergency Operations Division • Operations ✓ AC: AC Okinaka attended the HISS where mass casualty incident interpreters was discussed. He also attended an Incident Information Officer Training at HVNP. Numerous personnel helped to coordinate the Celebration of Life for Fire Captain David Mahon. ✓ East Hawaii: Responded to numerous fire and rescue incidents, including a drowning of a night diver. They did an auto extrication demonstration and simulated aero -medical transport with C-2 at a DARE Day Event. All non -mandatory training was cancelled due to fiscal constraints. ✓ West Hawaii: Responded to numerous fire and rescue incidents including a drowning of a person from a commercial dive boat. An auto/motorcycle accident on Highway 190 resulted in the fatality of Fire Captain David Mahon. The 46th recruit class did live fire training at PTA. In response to an inquiry about using drones, AC Perreira stated that he attended a recent conference in Indianapolis where there was a drone presentation. Drones are a good idea. They are looking into it, but funding the program is a big thing. They need to be able to support programs they actually have.