2003-04-09 Fire Commission Minutes

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Commissioner Maedo moved to accept the March 12, 2003, regular & executive session minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kaoiwi and unanimously carried. APPROVAL OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Kaoiwi moved to accept communication numbers 03-13 through 03-29. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously car CHIEFÓS REPORT Chief Oliveira introduced the newest recruit class to the Fire Department. Captain Curtis Matsui and Captain Glenn Honda are training this recruit class. Members of the recruit class are: Donald Alfiche, Peter Andrade, Gavin DeMello, Bruce Ferreira, Tad Fujii, Vern Hara, Chad Hundley, Michael Lam, Stephen Macedo, Jordan Makaimoku, Eldon Masaoka, Garrett Nishihara, Maikai Piianaia, Keoni Reich, Michael Sohirakoff and David Soo. These recruits have been selected from a list of 815 applicants. The recruits were congratulated by all Commissioners and were wished well on their future with the Fire Department. Budget: had meeting with the Finance Committee meeting. Meeting went well and the Committee appeared supportive. The outcome depends on the revenue that the County has. Grants: Hilo Shippers Warf Program Î HFD did not receive the grant. Still exploring other grants. Looking at a $400,000 grant with 30% matching funds from the County. Deputy Chief Wery is working with Civil Defense to establish a HAZMAT for West Hawai`i which will include a vehicle. Supporting urban search and rescue program for the County. CIP: working with the developer on the Kalaua Station. The architect is working on the final plans. HFD is continuously working with HPD on additional funds for sub- stations. HFD is working with DPW to identify cost needs and proposed plans for an administration building. $2.5 million has been approved for a 15,000 s.f. complex. $2.5 million will not meet the construction needs. Promotions & hiring: Using NFPA 2001 Î nationally recognized standard for new recruit class. The physical fitness portion has been added to the program. In July the recruits will start the EMT class. On April 14, the interviews for the fire radio dispatchers will start. The candidates will be from the list for HPD. Waiting to hear from the Department of Civil Service on the internal recruitment and selection process and procedures tailored for the Fire Department. Each department is responsible for filling their vacancies. Encountering a few obs consistent specified recruitment period of time. 2