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Fire Equipment Operator: Assessment Center scheduled for March 29 and <br />30, 2010. Commissioners are welcomed to participate in the two-day <br />process. <br />Emergency Operations <br /> Tsunami (February 27, 2010): Chief Oliveira praised his department’s <br />efforts in dealing with the recent Tsunami Alert.The tsunami moved quickly <br />from an advisory to a warning (without a watch period). All staff including <br />volunteers did an exceptional job. Two stations were relocated due to their <br />locations. The Fire Department’s cost incurred with the Tsunami Warning <br />was approximately $42,000.The cost includes overtime, logistical supplies, <br />and helicopter expense. <br />Chair Bowles asked if there was a problem with a brush truck at Waipio <br />Valley. <br />Chief Oliveira was not aware of the situation. However, he will follow up on <br />the matter. <br />Commissioner Bertsch questioned whether the Fire Department seeks relief <br />expense through the State or Federal government. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that it would depend on the declaration process. A <br />Declaration was made by the Mayor and the Governor. That facilitates the <br />process on receiving additional funding and support. <br />Commissioner Bertsch noticed that the Fire Department gets leaned on by <br />other agencies. He expressed his concern on Fire Department having to <br />burden all the cost. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) <br />coordinates the incident. The Fire Department’s role is to evacuate the <br />shoreline. <br />Chief Oliveira briefed the Fire Commission on the Kealakekua, Waikoloa, <br />and Kau brushfires. <br />Ocean Safety Division <br /> Lifeguard Tower Replacement: Dedicated three lifeguard towers on <br />February 5 and 19, 2010, to Isaac Hale Beach Park (Pohoiki), Laaloa <br />Beach Park (Magic Sands), and Spencer Beach Park. <br />4 <br /> <br />