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competencies are set by national standards. The Department of Civil Service takes <br />care of the recruitment, which have attracted up to 800 applicants. <br />Looking to fill the Chief MechanicÓs position. Need to keep up <br />As vehicles become technologically advanced, it requires significant tooling, etc. <br />Having a roving mechanic will keep up with breakdowns and mainte <br />breakdowns. Working with Kukio project with hopes of having a West HawaiÒi <br />mechanic shop. Would like to fill the Rescue Specialist position. Working on <br />implementing a new testing procedure. In the past the procedure was Ðpass or failÑ <br />for paddling a surfboard, running, swimming, etc. Looking at getting an overall <br />cycle/circuit type of testing. Would like the participants to pass with the minimum <br />requirement component. <br /> Operations division: Would like to open the HOVE station as soon as possible. The <br />new apparatus has an air leak and electrical problems. The Pahala captain was <br />sent to evaluate the infrastructure needs. Currently working with volunteers to place <br />people into the station. Working hard to get staffing out to HOVE as soon as <br />possible. <br />The KMC federal fire installation will terminate fire protection as of August 2004. <br />Met with Senator InouyeÓs office and asked for an extension of time so that HFD can <br />get their services together. Looking at over $1 million to replace the existing <br />resources. Earlier this year they did a risk assessment, which assessed that is a <br />recreational facility, and fire protection is not mandated for a recreation area. It is <br />their desire to fully staff the PTA facility. The KMC unit will be incorporated into <br />Pohakuloa. HFD may be taking over the service and has been offered uses of the <br />facilities by KMC. The cost of an apparatus is over $500,000. The National Park <br />Service area does not include KMC. National Park Service is concerned with wildlife <br />and it is not their mission to do structural fire. HFDÓs EMS provides service to KMC. <br />The focus is on the National Park and KMC; they service the entire Volcano area. <br />Leadership training is going on for newly promoted personnel. <br /> Prevention bureau: got formal partnership with Honolulu Fire Department, which will <br />start soon. Fire Captains from Captain Cook was injured and is on light duty; there <br />may be a 4-month window to get well. <br />Inspections: Did a night inspection and identified occupancy pr <br />overcrowding, use of extension cords, violations, etc. These violations would not <br />have been noted during the day. <br />Still investigating the fire that took place in Honolii. Will keep the HFC updated. <br /> Training division: Recruits are in EMT training classes for about 2.5 months. They <br />are expected to be on the road in September for the clinical phase. <br />4 <br /> <br />