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Commissioner Matsuda asked whether a member of the public could pay for <br />and receive MICT training. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that it is only available on Oahu and isa two-year <br />program. This makesitdifficult for outer island residents to go to. Also, it is <br />difficult to work and participate in the program. <br />Commissioner Matsuda asked if individuals who completed and passed the <br />MICT training were automatically put on the eligible list. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that they would still need to pass the written exam and <br />the physical agility test. <br /> Clarifying Communication Channels by Deputy Corporation Counsel Diane <br />· <br />Noda. <br />Deputy Corporation Counsel Noda stated that she was approached with a few <br />questions.Forconsistency,shewantedtoaddressthismattertotheFire <br />Commission. <br />1. What should be done if a County Council Member contacts a <br />commissioner and asks for input or information regarding the Fire <br />Commission and the Fire Departments activities? <br />Commissioners should inform the Chair, who will place it on the next <br />agenda. The commissioner who was contacted may prepare a draft and <br />share with the members what would be submitted to the Council Member. <br />This will keep the Commission aware of what is being reported. <br />2. What if a member of the Fire Department contacts a Commissioner and <br />has an issue? <br />Again, the Commissioner should inform the Chair, who will place it on the <br />agenda. The commission will discuss the issue and how it would need to <br />be addressed. <br />Commissioner Maedo commented that the Fire Commissions policy is to <br />have all issues brought to the Chairs attention. <br />Chair Fergerstrom agreed and stated that the commission is made to <br />serve as a whole body; individual commissioners have no authority to act <br />outside of the body. <br /> Distribution of Fire Chiefs evaluation forms. <br />· <br />11 <br /> <br />