2008-05-13 Fire Commission Minutes

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In response to Commissioner Kudlo’s question regarding the levels of ICS training at the Fire Commission’s previous meeting, it was reported that the personnel are trained with ICS 100, 200, and 700 levels. All FEO’s and higher officers are at the 800 levels. Emergency Operations Division Volcanic emissions update report by Battalion Chief Clint Coloma. Battalion Chief Coloma briefed the Fire Commission on the Kilauea Task Force rd project. He described the Fire Department, the 93 Civil Support Team, the Department of Health, and the Civil Defense Agency’s roles and responsibilities. He explained the software produced to monitor the weather conditions, and the notification advisories and procedures followed once emissions were determined hazardous. Also, BC Coloma presented a collage showing the operations at Volcano and entertained questions from the commission. Ocean Safety Bureau report provided by Captain John Kapsky. Captain John Kapsky reported that eleven individuals were administered the physical agility test on April 17, 2008, and three of them passed. Eleven individuals were interviewed on May 5, 2008, for two permanent part-time positions and five contract hires. The selected individuals will begin on June 2, 2008. Also, as of June 2, 2008, all temporary vacant positions in East Hawai'i will be filled. In-house recertification training will be completed by the end of May. The temporary tower was erected at Pohoiki Beach and the permanent tower will be delivered by summer. Captain Kapsky informed the Fire Commission that he attended the United States Life Saving Association’s meeting on Kauai, and research found that it is just as effective for an individual to use chest compressions without mouth-to- mouth resuscitation. There is enough oxygen exchange with the compressions. Support Services Division report provided by Battalion Chief Michael Gahan. April 9-24, 2008, Fire Auxiliary Services provided support for operations with the monitoring of SO from Volcano, which involved dispatch support at the Hilo 2 Operations Center. April 18, 2008, Kevin Norris with the Department of Data Systems instructed the dispatch on how to operate the SO alarm system that was installed. 2 April 2, 2008, QRAE’s (gas detectors) were delivered to the warehouse and distributed to the Fire Stations.The QRAE’s will assist in monitoring SO at 2 their locations. April 14, 2008, the department received 15 APR fit tested adapters. The Fire Companies will attach them to the MSA Masks once high levels of SOare 2 detected These adapters were distributed to Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, . Pahala, Volcano, Pahoa, and Keaau Fire Stations. 4