2003-08-13 Fire Commission Minutes

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to the Fire Academy. Honolulu Fire Department has been helpful for training, teaching, etc. HonoliÓi Fire Î discussion on-going between the inspector and the insurance company. Both sides feel different points of origin; still identifying exact point of origin. Volunteer division: Volcano Fire ChiefÓs held a meeting on July 19. HFC members were thanked for attending this meeting. The Volunteer groups wants to encourage more volunteer participation. Enthusiasm is high with a high level of training to protect the community. Will keep the HFC informed of its next meeting, which may be held at Fern Forest Community Association. Fire Auxiliary Services Division: There are two new dispatchers on an internship. Will work to hire more dispatchers. May bring dispatcher to a HFC meeting to inform the HFC of their facilities, staffing, etc. Encouraging the dispatchers to see the volunteers as the Ðfirst lineÑ responses instead of Ðback-upÑ. Internal improvement is necessary. New projects: RMS (Records Management System) Î encourages HFD to see what is going on; working towards a paperless system. EMS Division: recruits are in training. Partnership with HCC being considered. Would like to give an ÐoldÑ ambulance to the school for better hands on training. Public Relations: Moonlight Madness - American Cancer Society - raised $831 dollars. Commissioner Ward participated at the Hilo event. The HFD would like to work more with the youth on civic projects. On going Î bag-brigade; firefighters and police officers will participate in this event at KTA to solicit funds for HawaiÒi Island United Way. The first event held on August 1, raised funds of $771 within four hours. October 11 Î fire prevention week - more information to follow. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE COMMITTEE REPORTS Budget & Finance (Bowles/Hart) Commissioners Bowles & Hart may meet with Representative Dwight Takamine to discuss the budget situation. Office Management and Staffing (Fergerstrom/Wallace) None. 5