2023-02-23 Fire Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes February 23, 2023 Page 9 they have accepted the 2021 code amendments which have gone over to the State Building Code Council for their adoption. Commissioner Agdeppa arrived at 10:25 a.m. Chair Kosaki asked if anything changed in the NFPA 1 Code that he thinks is substantial. Chief Todd stated not particularly. They're seeing some changes in construction throughout the United States. There are code changes to basically keep up to date with how construction is changing. He also explained that there have been some changes to refrigerants. • Auxiliary Services Section: 18 interviews were conducted for Fire Communications Officer I and seven candidates were offered conditional offers of employment. Chief Todd reported the warehouse is facing supply chain issues, which has been affecting shipment times. He also reported updates on apparatus and equipment repairs; there were 80 total repairs/services, 29 service calls, and 14 contracted out. Final inspections from January 29, 2023, to February 1, 2023, in Washington for Medic 5 and 15. • IT: There have been updates and changes to how data is dropped into the CAD. Chief Todd explained Bryx and updates to the system. He also reported a new mapping feature in Spillman which shows satellite imagery, as well as units as they move. It's tentative, they are currently working with IT to establish their own firewall system. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Vice Chair Wolf motioned to meet in executive session to consider complaints against employees of the fire department, where matters affecting privacy will be involved, and for the purpose of consulting with the commission's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS Sections 92-5, (a)(2)(4)(6) and the Hawaii County Charter 13-20 (b). Commissioner Henkel seconded, with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:44 a.m. Motion to reconvene open session made by Commissioner Henkel, seconded by Vice Chair Wolf, no discussion, and it carried unanimously. Open session reconvened at 12:35 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Kosaki announced the next meeting is scheduled for March 23, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the County Building, County Council Chambers, Suite 1401, 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, HI. He won't be present at this meeting, so Vice Chair Wolf will lead the meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12:37 p.m.