2022-06-30 Fire Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes June 30, 2022 Page 5 Other Events: They arranged for Hydrogen Training at NELHA and Blue Planet Research Pu'u Wa'a Wa'a Ranch) on May 16, 2022, in preparation for Hydrogen Fuel Cell busses. Training and Education: ✓ The 50th fire recruit class has completed EMT training. They are currently back with the Training Branch. ✓ The 518t recruit class will be graduating in two weeks. It won't be open to the public because of restrictions at the site they are using. Those attending would include speakers and family members. ✓ Their fall 2021 MICT students are in their 3rd rotation of internship. They have seven personnel currently in the registration process for the upcoming Fall MICT class that will begin in August 2022. Operations: May 15-21 was EMS Week. This year's theme was "Rising to the Challenge." EMS Week duffel bag appreciation gifts from Queens Medical Center were distributed to all personnel. Training Branch: Over the last couple of months, they've had some joint training. Pohakuloa Fire and Emergency Services certified both 50th and 51st recruit classes in accordance with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) S130, S190, and L180 Basic Wildland Firefighter course. HFD also took advantage of it with their volunteer forces, as they're trying to build up the volunteers, and were able to get some training in. Fire Prevention Branch: For the month of May, the Fire Prevention Branch investigated six structure fires. The most concerning was another fire at Uncle Billy's Hotel that required an investigation. They are trying to work with the state who managed the parcel to deal with taking some mitigating efforts to block off and stop squatters from entering and starting fires. Other Highlights: AC2 and FASO both attended the Station Design Conference in Chicago. Chief Todd reported that it was a very informative conference, focused on the design of future fire stations. The land for the Central Fire Station has been approved by the State Land Board. They have four acres of land that have been set aside on Mohouli Street for the relocation of the Central Fire Station. Chief Todd stated that the new dispatch center is continuing at a pace, if you pass by on Mohouli Street, you'll be able to see the walls going up. Chair Kosaki asked how the Project Lifesaver Program is going. Chief Todd stated that sometimes it's popular and sometimes it's waning. Chair Kosaki said that he sees it's now under EMS, it used to be under rescue, and stated that he used to oversee the project and it was a good thing. Chief Todd stated that as long as the