2019-06-12 Fire Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Minutes of June 12, 2019 Page 3 AC Perreira stated that the fire season is upon them, and they are working with other agencies to strategically place equipment. They reached out to vendors for price quotes and availability of equipment. If they could use county equipment, it would be a savings. They will be using the old command post for brush fires. Commissioner Yamada expressed concern about training for contractors and equipment operators. From his experience as a contractor, their operators have encountered dangerous situations. He used to only send in experienced operators. Commissioner St. Ambrogio questioned the liability for the County. AC Perreira stated that he believes the dozer comes with a spotter. He will bring this up with the Chief. Commissioner St. Ambrogio showed her identification card from the Chief. She encouraged the other commissioners to get one. Special Operations ✓ Hazmat: Received tentative approval for DHS grant for Hazmat equipment replacement. BC Kim is working to replace/service Chlorine A & B kits. ✓ Rescue: BC Kim is working on revising the FRS Performance Assessment Exam scoring criteria to make it more detailed and equitable for candidates. He is also working on a structured dive rescue gear annual maintenance system ✓ Ocean Safety: BC Kim is working with Fiscal and HR to prepare for the anticipated WSO positions and equipment for Kua Bay. ✓ Sayer Foundation: Compiled funding requests and award nominations for 2019. Continue to work with on Council resolution to accept all 2018 donations. • Support Services • Training: The 46th recruit started 24-hour shifts on May 20th. • Volunteer Training: Career and volunteer personnel attended the 2019 International Fire Chief's/Volunteer Symposium in Arizona. The Laupahoehoe and Miloli`i stations have shut down. • EMS: Dr. Bronstein had a meeting with Governor Ige and the Attorney General. He is backtracking on EMS support for FY 2021. Funding is in jeopardy, and something must be done. EMS currently collects $45M vs. $90M expenditures. The Governor's office would like to see it closer to $75M. Hawaii County only asks for one ambulance a year; Honolulu asks for five. • Prevention Bureau: Their Smoke Alarm Program continues with assistance from the Red Cross who provides the smoke alarms. They conducted two ice cream parties at two schools who had 100% participation in their Firefighter Safety Guides. • Auxiliary Services: The Active 911 Project is back on after a server was reconfigured. RapidSOPS/i911 Project assignments due June 15. The