2023-03-23 Fire Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes March 23, 2023 Page 4 Training Services: They're working on attack package evaluation for flow and friction loss on the engine and are trying to get that out as part of training. They also have Ladder 14 training. They're trying to get that ladder back up in operation and make sure that personnel are trained in its use and proper deployment. On February 7th they did some joint training evaluations for Central, Waiakea, and the Training Services Branch for Hilo ARFF at the Hilo Airport, Airport Control Tower. They've also been doing some new team member training for Liko who got promoted to the team. Wildland Urban Interface training was also completed in February, which consisted of personnel attending from DOFW, ARFF, and HFD. They also participated in Career Fairs. • Volunteer Training Section: The quarterly volunteer captains meeting was held on February 25th Chief Todd also reported that during the month of February, there were some interesting rescues from the flooding issues from the high rains. Two cars went off the road and got swept away. They shut the road down, but people went past the barricades. Fire Prevention: The Fire Prevention Branch investigated three structure fires during the month of February and reviewed a total of 42 plans. Four public education presentations were also conducted. They're working on a micro -grant for fire protection and safety equipment through the Federal Government (Assistance to Firefighters Grant). Logistics, Emergency Communications, and Vehicle Maintenance Section: Seven candidates were interviewed for the Communication Officer I positions on February 1st. A job preview was held on February 24th for three candidates. Captain Domingo who runs the dispatch center did some community outreach, attended a two-day behavioral health for mass violence class, and spoke to Hilo High students for career day. They're ensuring that they're up to date and in compliance with the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA). Repairs and maintenance in the vehicle section put out a total of 58 service calls, 23 trouble calls, and nine contracted -out events. Chief Todd reported changes to HFD's VPN system and other IT updates. Commissioner Henkel asked if there's a contact person for community outreach. Chief Todd advised that any requests can be sent to the general email, Fire(a)-hawaiicounty.gov, or via phone at (808) 932-2900, it's then farmed out to the most appropriate section in the department. He further explained they don't have a specific community outreach department or person, or even a PIO. Commissioner Henkel stated he's interested in hands -only CPR and mass violence classes for his school. Chief Todd expressed the importance of hands -only CPR and advised him to reach out and send a request via email.