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Hawaii Fire Commission <br /> Regular Session Minutes <br /> February 23, 2023 <br /> Page 3 <br /> are on order, the first two are already en route and are expected to arrive shortly, <br /> and there will be a blessing ceremony for that. <br /> Commissioner Mattos asked what districts the first two ambulances will be going to. <br /> Chief Todd stated if he remembers correctly, Station 15 and Station 5. <br /> Commissioner Mattos stated when he went to the station, they said that Stations 6 <br /> and 7 are both running on their second ambulance. Commissioner Mattos said <br /> regarding District 15, he understands the volume of calls, but is it because their <br /> medic is over the mileage? Chief Todd stated he doesn't have all the data in front of <br /> him and he won't micromanage the decisions personnel makes. Chief Todd stated <br /> he had stopped at Station 7 during station visitations. The subject was brought up <br /> about their ambulance being burnt and they asked if they'll get a new ambulance. <br /> Chief Todd said it would make sense to him because they were running on spare <br /> ambulances and advised them he would check on it. Assistant Chief Ian Chadwick <br /> (formerly Smith) and personnel looked at the entire fleet and made the decision on <br /> where it was most critical to assign the new ambulances. Chief Todd stated he will <br /> send the commission information showing where all seven ambulances will be <br /> going. Commissioner Mattos stated Stations 7 and 6 are both running on their <br /> second ambulance. He would think at least one of those districts would be a higher <br /> priority over 15. Chief Todd stated Chief Honda and personnel do a thorough job <br /> when making decisions and he doesn't feel the best option for him would be to <br /> question their decisions and micromanage. He'll ask them for the data and will send <br /> it to the commission. <br /> Commissioner Mattos stated some personnel he spoke to expressed it would help if <br /> there was a mechanic on the west side of the island. When he was working, Chief <br /> Oliveira was trying to get a mechanic on the west side, but it didn't happen. Chief <br /> Todd stated he is asking for two additional mechanic positions. Instead of setting up <br /> their own mechanic shop in Kona, they could be tied in with DPW or Mass Transit or <br /> other agencies so they wouldn't need to necessarily have a supervisor on the west <br /> side, they're looking at different options to make it happen. <br /> Chair Kosaki stated there are so many logistical problems. It would be great to have <br /> a mechanic out here, but you will need the tools and equipment. He can see having <br /> a mobile mechanic out here just to do the day-to-day minor repairs, but of course, <br /> any major repairs would still have to go to Hilo. Chief Todd stated there are three <br /> potential locations they're looking at. One is a new Station 16 in Waikoloa and the <br /> possibility of turning the current Station 16 into a centralized mechanic location. <br /> Another option would be a hangar for Chopper 2 at Station 14, with the potential for <br /> a mechanic location. Another option would be at Station 7, using the land in the back <br /> to drop a mechanic's bay. There are also some warehousing options that are in the <br /> Waikoloa region, behind the Waikoloa Fire Station which is used by hotels, they <br /> could possibly work out a lease agreement. <br />