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Commissioner Kaoiwi moved to accept written communications numbers 02-83 <br />through 02-92. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hart and <br />carried. <br />CHIEFÓS REPORT <br />Chief Darryl Oliveira reported: <br /> Budget: Working with accountants regarding fireworks fund. Sent three HFD <br />personnel to a grant writing workshop, which was detailed and informative. <br /> Grants: HavenÓt heard from FEMA printout regarding the grant. Optimistic about <br />receiving funds. <br /> Promotions & hiring: Will be conducting final interviews tomorrow. If any <br />commissioner is interested in sitting in on the interviews, please let Chief Oliveira <br />know. Position descriptions have been updated. Working on upda <br />positions at the HFD. <br />Commissioner Bowles stated that he received feedback regarding an inspector. <br />Stresses to each employee to serve the community and improve business relations; not <br />create antagonize business. <br />Commissioner Wallace stated that in the past the inspectors were from the sick and <br />lazy; this is a career move upward. Chief stated that they are encouraging personnel to <br />enhance their career rather than ÐretireÑ and to seek incentives also. <br /> Commissioner Laura Ward may attend the interviews. <br /> Operations division: Conducted a research and development process. Develop <br />breathing apparatus. Standardize equipment; consider the issuance of personal <br />masks and face pieces for each individual. Products on the mark <br />cons. There were three vendors that demonstrated their products. HFD staff will <br />make comments and critique the products. <br /> Prevention bureau: Encouraging process to get inspector installed. Permit fees <br />have not been assessed; revenue can be generated; ongoing investigation. <br /> Training division: Eight-week leadership program is concluding. For the September <br />HFC meeting there will be a presentation made by two of the attendees. Service <br />and equipment training have been held. Proper care of equipment and in-house <br />service. Surplus equipment from Honolulu Fire Department Î portable generators, <br />pumps, etc. being utilized by HawaiÒi County. The equipment is worthwhile acquiring <br />and is serviceable. These can be used for the volunteer divisio <br />2 <br /> <br />