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Captain Kapsky stated that the Ocean Safety Division is targeting two areas <br />on the west side that need additional towers. They are Kua Bay and Hapuna <br />Beach. <br />Commissioner Okabe inquired on the full time lifeguard’s salary. <br />Captain Kapsky answered that the Water Safety Officer I position begins at <br />$15.61 an hour. The Water Safety Officer II position $16.91 an hour. <br />Commissioner Okabe questioned whether the lifeguard’s pay was an issue in <br />generating interest in the positions. <br />Captain Kapsky replied that it was a concern. However, the pay is <br />standardized statewide. <br />Commissioner Okabe questioned the lifeguards’ years of service. <br />Captain Kapsky answered that their length of service is the same as the <br />Police and Fire Department, which is 25 years. <br />Commissioner Browne asked whether Captain Kapsky would establish an <br />eligible list for employment. <br />Captain Kapsky stated that there is an open recruitment with the Department <br />of Human Resources. Once the recruitment list meets a certain limit, Ocean <br />Safety Division will conduct an agility test. After completing the agility test, <br />the candidates would then be considered for employment. <br />Internal Recruitment <br /> Fire Captain: The written examinations were administered and the <br />candidates will be receiving their results. The next phase will be to <br />arrange their assessment center. <br /> Fire Apparatus Trainer: Received applications and they are currently <br />being screened by Human Resources. <br /> Fire Radio Dispatchers: The two selected candidates are scheduled to <br />begin on November 16. <br />Emergency Operations Division <br /> Prescribed Burn Project and Training Opportunity: Once again, the <br />project was postponed due to weather conditions and also because some <br />individuals were sent to California to assist with the recent brush fires. <br /> School Inspections: Line companies are continuing their school <br />inspections. <br />Support Services Division <br /> Fire Auxiliary Services Bureau <br />5 <br /> <br />