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Fire Prevention Captains: Promoted on May 1, 2009. <br />Chief Oliveira informed the Fire Commission that a number of 13 employees <br />are expected to retire by the end of June. These employees indicated that <br />their decision to retire was based on the uncertainty of the Legislature’s <br />proposed bills. <br />Emergency Operations Division <br />Ocean Safety <br />Report provided by Captain Chris Stelfox <br /> Recruitments: Department of Human Resources approved the reopening <br />for Water Safety Officer I seasonal hire positions in East Hawai‘i. <br />Presently there are no vacancies in West Hawai‘i. As mentioned earlier, <br />the County Council approved funding for two half-time lifeguard positions <br />at Punalu'u Black Sand Beach. <br /> Junior Lifeguard Program: Mr. John R. Clark is working on a standardized <br />curriculum to use throughout the State of Hawai‘i. Once the curriculum is <br />standardized, the certification program will be recognized statewide. <br />Individuals wanting to pursue a career in Ocean Safety will be able to <br />receive certification. <br /> PA system warnings: There is consideration to integrate both the <br />PA systems with the department’s radio operations. This will allow the <br />lifeguards the capability of reaching a wide audience when making public <br />announcements. Hapuna Beach is an ideal beach to implement this type <br />of service because the lifeguards will be able to warn the public about <br />dangerous shore break conditions. There is consideration to have the <br />Civil Defense Agency assist with funding. <br /> Beach Safety Awareness Program: Recently implemented community <br />outreach program in West Hawai‘i schools. The program has reached <br />approximately 530 students ranging from Kindergarten through seventh <br />grade. Water Safety Officer Ken Fisher is the program coordinator. <br />Mr. Fisher visits the schools and provides children with the fundamental <br />aspects of ocean safety. Hopeful to expand the program islandwide. <br /> Letter of commendation: A commendation letter from the ATA Division <br />Chief was sent to the Ocean Safety personnel who won firstplace in the <br />2009 Hawai‘i Lifeguard State Challenge. Chair Bertsch requested that a <br />copy be provided to the Fire Commission. <br />Support Services Division <br />Emergency Medical Services Bureau <br /> Pandemic Flu and Bloodborne Pathogen training: Conducted training for <br />the entire Operation, Support and Administrative staff. <br /> Working in partnership with AMR Hawai‘i to develop a mutual aid system <br />to incorporate and improve the 911 system. This will allow them to <br />respond to the Basic Life Support incidents. <br />4 <br /> <br />