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Hawaii Fire Commission <br /> Regular Session Minutes <br /> September 28, 2023 <br /> Page 4 <br /> o Battalion 1 (East Hawaii): Brush fires in Naalehu/Pahala, on 8/9. Swimmer in <br /> distress at South Point on 8/11, and another swimmer in distress on 8/29 at <br /> Ha'ena Beach (Shipman). <br /> • Special Operations: <br /> o Haz-Mat: They're working on their new Hazmat pickup trucks, specifications <br /> have been sent out and they're waiting for finance to finish the procurement <br /> process. A concrete pad was put in the back of Station 4 and three storage <br /> sheds have been added. <br /> o Rescue: After completing all repairs on the Radon, it underwent a day of <br /> testing in the ocean. A few adjustments were made, and a final run was <br /> conducted before considering it ready for use. However, during these tests, it <br /> was discovered that the fuel tank was leaking. Although no official estimate <br /> has been obtained, the expected repair cost is anticipated to be in excess of <br /> $60,000. <br /> Commissioner Mattos inquired about the boat's location, and Chief Todd <br /> confirmed it was in Hilo. Commissioner Mattos expressed doubt about a <br /> $60,000 repair cost, mentioning he completely refurbished his own boat for <br /> that amount. He inquired if it was true that the boat might not be repaired due <br /> to the arrival of a new boat by year-end. Chief Todd explained that the <br /> decision would hinge on the repair quotes. A new boat is expected in <br /> November, and they're waiting to see if they secure the Port Security Grant, <br /> which could potentially provide an additional $300,000 for a new boat. <br /> Chair Kosaki asked about the truck needed to pull the new boat, and Chief <br /> Todd clarified that the process had started at the beginning of the year, with <br /> specifications sent to fiscal, awaiting procurement. <br /> Commissioner Mattos raised the issue of the agreement to provide HFD with <br /> a boat, contingent on HFD supplying the truck. Chief Todd stated that he got <br /> the funding for it, but expressed uncertainty about the finance status, would <br /> follow up, and will have an answer for him next month. <br /> Commissioner Mattos suggested that the boat's problems might have arisen <br /> from it sitting outside Station 2 and recommended storing it in the covered <br /> garage in Kona if it must sit unused. Chief Todd agreed, and stated he would <br /> follow up after the meeting, and would email the results. <br /> o Ocean Safety: WSO I recruitment PAE and interviews were completed on <br /> August 21 and 25. Chief Todd commended their lifeguards for doing an <br /> amazing job with the Junior Lifeguard Program, the championship was a <br /> successful event and they are now permanently funded for this event. Moving <br />