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Hawaii Fire Commission <br /> Regular Session Minutes <br /> August 24, 2023 <br /> Page 6 <br /> • Support Services: <br /> o Emergency Medical Services Branch: EMS personnel participated in a <br /> wellness program at the West Hawaii Civic Center in Kona. Fire Medical <br /> Specialist III K. Kanae was involved in the pre-delivery inspection of a <br /> helicopter in Carlsbad, California. HFD's most recent paramedic class <br /> successfully graduated. Paramedic preparation courses for July included <br /> sessions on autopsies, benefiting both paramedic school candidates and <br /> certified operations personnel. The County Council provided alternative <br /> funding for acquiring five new LUCAS compression devices, which will be <br /> distributed to Haihai, Kailua-Kona, Keauhou, Waikoloa, and Volcano Fire <br /> Stations. The EMS Branch engaged in multiple meetings with various vendors <br /> focusing on integrated cloud software, narcotic security, storage, and tracking <br /> systems designed for EMS and Fire. <br /> o Training Services: Nozzle Forward Training was conducted at the Pohakuloa <br /> Training Area, and it was attended by firefighters from various locations <br /> across the state. As part of a promotional assessment for the Fire Training <br /> Specialist position, three firefighters - Monalisa Durkan, Paul Umemoto, and <br /> Adam Veloria applied, interviewed, and presented a lesson plan, all of whom <br /> were successfully promoted. Bronson Pocock, representing No Ka Oi <br /> Services, traveled from Maui to provide training on the Holmatro Pentheon <br /> line of extrication tools. Additionally, the 52nd Recruit Class commenced its <br /> training on August 15t <br /> o Volunteer Training Section: Some of the USDA Grant funding was used to <br /> purchase profiles for volunteers to be part of the Vector Solutions training <br /> platform, which is now available to all current volunteer personnel. 1 Alpha <br /> (Pepeekeo) Conducted their own monthly training to go over their extrication <br /> tools and pneumatic lifting devices. 5 Bravo (Hawaiian Acres) FEO has been <br /> using his skills as a welder to repair vehicles with significant rust and body <br /> damage. 5 Charlie (Fern Forest) assisted in various fires. 7 Bravo (Kalaoa) is <br /> a proactive company, they respond island-wide. 9 Alpha (Waikii) received a <br /> new tanker, which was another donation through the Sayre Foundation. 10 <br /> Delta (Ainaloa) a volunteer firefighter resigned and will be part of the next <br /> HFD recruit class. 11 Alpha (Naalehu), 11 Charlie (Discovery Harbor), and 11 <br /> Delta (Pahala) participated in the Kau Independence Day parade. 16 Bravo <br /> (Puuanahulu) assisted with the brush fire on Highway 190. 19 Alpha <br /> (Volcano) participated in Independence Day festivities at Cooper Center. 20 <br /> Alpha (HOVE) a volunteer resigned and is currently in the 52nd HFD Recruit <br /> Class. <br /> Chair Kosaki mentioned that the Mayor has been actively engaged in community <br /> outreach efforts. He pointed out that there was a recent committee meeting in <br /> Waikoloa Village, where department heads were present. Although the chief was not <br /> in attendance, the deputy chief was and made a comment emphasizing the essential <br />