2019-12-11 Fire Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes December 11, 2019 Page 4 ✓ Rescue: Completed installation of plastic fuel cells to replace existing tanks on Rescue Boat 2. The boat is usually used for dive recovery. Support Services ➢ Training: The 47t" and 48t" recruit classes are ongoing at different levels of training. The 49th recruit class is expected to start in February. ➢ Volunteer Training: They conducted two driver audits for new drivers. ➢ EMS Bureau: They participated in multi -agency (HPD and HFD) active shooter training. They are conducting Hands Only CPR/AED/opioid/vaping training at high schools around the island. ➢ Prevention Bureau: The bureau continues with its 24-hour schedule. Their Smoke Alarm Program is running with assistance from the Red Cross. ➢ Auxiliary Services: The Warehouse Re -Organization Project continues. The Active 911 Project continues to have issues. The maintenance shop had 58 repairs/services. Employee/Public Relations: Tonight, HFD and Civil Defense will host the County Building Christmas Magic of the Season with music and refreshments. Commissioner Yamada asked the Chief to incorporate the letters of commendation into this monthly report. Commissioner St. Ambrogio stated that the Police Department has an officer of the month and officer of the year. It would be nice to hear about the Fire Department and their response to incidents, especially response time. Chief Rosario stated that they are involved in the organizations that HPD participates in, but they only do Officer of the Year, not monthly. They are very appreciative of those organizations. B. SELECTION OF CHAIR & VICE CHAIR OF THE FIRE COMMISSION FOR 2019: Chair Henkel stated that it has been honor to serve as Chair the past year. He nominated Robert Yamada as Chair. Commissioner St. Ambrogio seconded, and it carried unanimously. Chair Henkel nominated Commissioner Keamo as Vice Chair. Vice Chair Yawata seconded, and it carried unanimously. C. CONSIDERATION OF COMPLAINTS Complaint HCFC 19-01: Complaint received by the commission's office on 10/15/19 for an alleged misconduct incident dated 2/8/18. Pursuant to Commission Rule 8, complaints must be received by the commission not more than 60 days from the date of the incident. A request for consideration for an exception to this rule must be in writing with explanation for the delay. Commission to consider complainant's request for an "exemption to the 60 -day rule."