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Mr. Nelson replied that the personnel were in their blue t-shirts. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that there would no way for Mr. Nelson to tell who is <br />who other than by physical appearance. <br />Mr. Nelson asked Chief Oliveira to describe what both O’Neil and Okutsu <br />look like. <br />Chief Oliveira described Okutsu as a tall,very slender Japanese <br />individual, oriental in appearance, and O’Neil as shorter, stockier, <br />Asian/Caucasian mix appearance. <br />Deputy Corporation Counsel Brilhante asked Chief Oliveira to clarify that <br />the complainant has identified Fire Fighter Okustu as the primary <br />employee for the alleged misconduct.In Fire Fighter Okutsu’s <br />memoranda it indicated that Okutsu informed Fire Fighter Houghtailing of <br />the situation and left the station in ten minutes to proceed with Brush Fire <br />Truck 5 to Kalapana to monitor the lava flow. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that Okutsu was directed and did report because he <br />had requested the brush truck to godown at the request of Civil Defense. <br />Chief Oliveira noted that for a lack of being able to identify who is who, <br />other than by physical description,he’s confident that Houghtailing would <br />be the one that really looks Caucasian. <br />Deputy Corporation Counsel Brilhante asked Chief Oliveira to clarify <br />statements made by MICT O’Neil that there was discussion regarding <br />application of anti-inflammatory type medication to the patient which would <br />involve subsequent transportation to the hospital. As it relates to standard <br />operation procedures and protocols,in your experience when medications <br />are applied or are administered by the paramedic unit is subsequent <br />transportation to the medical facility required? <br />Chief Oliveira replied that it would be highly unlikely that any of the base <br />station physicians we would treat someone with medication and release <br />them without personal examination and feeling confident the appropriate <br />treatment has taken effect. Chief Oliveira is not aware of it ever being <br />done in the department. <br />Commissioner Namahoe asked Chief Oliveira what is the procedure for <br />documenting the incident. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that in most normal operations, a report would have <br />been generated documenting the events, complaints, assessment, type of <br />treatment, statements made to or by the patient,recommendations for <br />follow up and refusal of care -the individual hasopportunity to sign <br />basically refusing advice and treatment. <br />11 <br /> <br />