07 FIRE CHIEFS REPORT January 2023

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Training Services Branch 51st Recruit Class Graduation The 5151 Recruit Class graduated on January 151" with all 18 members, persevering through a challenging year of rigorous training through dedication, teamwork, and pride. We proudly welcome 14 HFD Firefighters to the Department and wish the best to the 4 HI -DOT ARFF Firefighters who will serve on Maui. The Training Services Branch expresses our deepest gratitude for all who supported the class on their journey. New HazMat Technicians Sixteen firefighters were certified as new HAZMAT Technicians after completing two weeks of training in chemistry and mitigation tactics. In -Service Training An in-service training for basic aerial apparatus operations and maintenance was delivered at Station 14 to 26 total personnel. The Pierce technician covered various aspects of aerial operations, including hands-on sessions demonstrating aerial stabilization and aerial deployment. AFG Grant Application BC Springer is finalizing our Assistance to Firefighter's Grant application for ICS Type IV and V command and control training for battalion chiefs, company officers and supervisory personnel. Driver Improvement Program The Driver Auditor Cadre is being surveyed for feedback concerning topics and improvements for the 2023 Driver Improvement Program. Common topics to address for driving are gear- wheel cheat, and lane placement of the apparatus. Recurring suggestions for program efficiency include a need for more auditors, digital streamlining of forms, and options to downgrade administrative and support services personnel to a Type IV DCC. Volunteer Training Section Training Topics The topics of training for all volunteers in the month of January were HFD history, HFD organizational chart/chain of command, Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 1: Introduction to the fire service and firefighter safety, and cancer awareness. Volunteers across the island continue to take advantage of the County's training catalog, primarily Defensive Driving and First Aid/AED training. Company 8-A Volunteer Company 8-Alpha responded to multiple callouts in the month of January which consisted of 4 brush fires and 1 structure fire. Company 9-13 Volunteer Company 9-Bravo had 3 new volunteers complete their probationary period and were added to the active roster. On 12/31-1/1 they held their annual fire watch which consists of visits to neighboring communities and occasional fire apparatus patrols through the neighborhood. Company 7-13 Volunteer Company 7-Bravo responded to multiple callouts in the month of January which consisted of 4 brush fires, 1 structure fire, 1 vehicle fire, and 2 rubbish fires. 11 2023 1 JANUARY