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FEMA FY 2008 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant: (Health/Wellness <br />program, total budget is $531,203)Met with Fire Rescue Specialist <br />Garret Kim. Anticipating bid specifications. Contacted General Services <br />Administration to receive government pricing on equipment. <br /> State Department of Transportation Safe Highways Grant: DOT/OSHA <br />approved traffic safety vests for all paid and volunteer Firefighters. <br />Capital Improvement Projects <br /> Makalei Fire Station: Office of the Corporation Counsel is working with <br />Attorneys representing GKK Makalei on the wording for the dedication <br />deed. A resolution to accept the donation of the property from GKK <br />Makalei passed the first reading of the County Council Finance Committee <br />on November 20, 2008. The Department of Public Works’ review of the <br />final plan is expected to be completed soon. <br /> Pahoa Fire Station: Continuing retrofitting of exterior walls and finishing <br />work on the interior. Apparatus floor doors are being installed. The <br />exhaust system design was approved and is being fabricated. The makai <br />acceleration/deceleration lane was paved and the driveway entrance into <br />the property has been completed. <br /> Fire Administration and Support Facility: Continuing the design process. <br /> Central Fire Station: Still awaiting word from HUD regarding the <br />disposition of the property. A final inspection of the demolition/landscape <br />of the property was identified for the fire department and is scheduled to <br />take place on December 9, 2008. <br /> Captain Cook Fire Station: Began construction on the hose tower retrofit, <br />ADA compliance, Hazmat abatement, earthquake repairs, and general <br />building maintenance. Personnel relocated to the National Park Hale Na <br />Opio Dorm on December 1, 2008. Contractor is working closely with <br />personnel in order to expedite the construction and minimize the duration <br />of the personnel’s relocation. <br />Promotions and Hiring <br />Internal Recruitment <br /> Fire Equipment Operator: Assessment Center conducted on <br />December 6-7, 2008, for 35 candidates. <br />Open-Competitive Recruitment <br /> Interviews were conducted on December 5, 2008, for a full-time Water <br />Safety Officer temporary position in South Hilo, ½ time position in South <br />Kohala, and ¾ time position in South Hilo. Targeting winter season hire to <br />begin on December 16, 2008. <br />Ocean Safety Division – Report provided by Captain Chris Stelfox. <br /> Hapuna Beach Park: Continuing to work with DLNR on Public Address <br />system. <br /> Isaac Hale Beach Park (Pohoiki): Installed temporary lifeguard tower. <br />3 <br /> <br />