2003-06-10 Fire Commission Minutes

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productive and efficient to discuss issues. On May 28, 2003, Chief Oliveira met with Representative Cindy Evans to discuss support for West HawaiÒi. HOVE lost a legislative bill for ambulance service. Oahu people are not aware of the distances and the geography of this island. Deputy Chief Wery met with the Mayor regarding th the 4 of July festivities. Issues to be aware of include illegal fireworks, parties and tents erected illegally. The goal is to make it as safe as poss Prevention bureau: On May 15 & 16, Chief Oliveira and prevention members met with building officials regarding code issues. Shared partnership with Department of Liquor to enforce codes. The HFD Prevention bureau does not hav powers. Concerned about exceeding of occupancy levels at nightclubs, etc. Working with Liquor Commission to enforce powers. Also working closely with the Building Division, Department of Public Works. Building better partnerships with co- departments/agencies. Submitted requests to Honolulu Fire Department to allow Big Island personnel to shadow Oahu personnel for training of site inspections. On May 29 & 30, a statewide quarterly meeting was held. Items discussed included partnering and sharing training resources, which is beneficial. A Training Committee will be coming up with a recommendation for the State Fire Counsel. Fire Auxiliary Services Division: Two new dispatchers have been hired and are rd progressing well. Looking at hiring a 3 dispatcher. New projects: A visit to Waimea middle school was held. Chief Oliveira encouraged all commissioners to visit the school. He discovered that the kids are focused and attentive. Use of new teaching techniques keeps the kids motivated. Kids support each other; kids work in teams and are encouraging. Chief Oliveira attended a graduation at Mrs. Terry WallaceÓs school. The ÐGPAÑ and academics of the kids are awesome. Presently HFD personnel is working with Alan Townsend regarding two teen Christian groups coming from the mainland with approximately 50 and 40 youth. These groups will be working with summer fun kids and ha day. This is an opportunity for the youth and positive public relations with the community. HFD Companies will be participating. Public Relations: Chief Oliveira requested that an award presentation be placed on the agenda for July recognizing Captain Darren Rosario by the HawaiÒi National Guard. On June 3, 2003, Chief Oliveira and Laurie Kaneta met with HawaiÒi Island United Way regarding the KTA grocery bagging fundraiser. EMS week fun run was held on June 1. Mahalo to Commissioner Rudy Hart for participating. $3,000 was collected and donated to Hi-Pal. American Cancer Society ÐMoonlight MadnessÑ to be held on June 21 in Kona and July 19 in Hilo. Laurie Kaneta is coordinating the Hilo event and Captain Sussman is coordinating the Kona event. Commissioner Fergerstrom asked about the legal authority to issue citations. Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that the authority is pegged to the statute. 3