2023-07-27 Fire Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes July 27, 2023 Page 4 • Total Calls for Service: Total calls for the month of June is 2,500, year to date at 15,363, and the estimated number of calls for service at the end of the calendar year is 30,726. • Turn Out Times: Response times have not yet reached the desired level. Chief Todd reported that he is actively working with operations and wants to refine the data presented. • Fire Impacts: Chief Todd reported there were 23 wildland calls in June and about half a million dollars worth of property contents that were lost. • Emergency Operations: ➢ Battalion 1 (East Hawaii): Hikers who had gone missing were successfully located during daylight hours, and no injuries were sustained. A structure fire occurred in Tiki Gardens, which was a total loss. The "Live Like Tre" event occurred at UH Hilo, where they engaged by presenting a static display. A motor vehicle collision occurred, resulting in two individuals sustaining critical injuries and another facing a serious injury. One of the critically injured individuals was transported by air ambulance. ➢ Battalion 2 (West Hawaii): A diver who had gone missing was successfully located and safely brought back to shore using a jet ski. A brush fire incident occurred at Keokea Beach Park, and a separate structure fire took place at Charley's Thai Restaurant. Fortunately, the fire at the restaurant was extinguished by the sprinkler system. • Special Operations: ➢ Haz-Mat: Captain Matt Ho from Makalei C shift secured the second -place position in the HEER unknown sample category of the hazmat competition. The specifications for the new Hazmat 4 apparatus have been successfully finalized. There are upcoming training sessions scheduled for the Continuing Challenge event. ➢ Ocean Safety: Efforts are still underway to develop the class specifications for the WSO V position, which serves as the equivalent of a battalion chief for Ocean Safety. Progress is being made with the recruitment process for Water Safety Officers. The Junior Lifeguard program continues its operations, spanning four different beaches over a span of four weeks, with 25 children per beach per week. In total, as many as 400 kids could potentially take part. The championships are scheduled for this weekend, on the 29th, at Hapuna. Additionally, on the same date, at station 14 in South Kohala, there will be a significant event — the grand acceptance of HFD's new $5 million H125 Airbus helicopter.