2008-11-12 Fire Commission Minutes

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himself, is used is used to assist with the developing of a test, that individual’s involvement cannot be disclosed. According to Commissioner Rosehill, the personnel have expressed their concern regarding irrelevant material in tests. For this reason, they feel someone should screen the test and verify that the questions are appropriate. Commissioner Bertsch inquired on whether it was ever discovered that the questions on the test were not incorporated in the study guides. Chief Oliveira stated that it was not. Commissioner Rosehill asked whether a person tested would have the opportunity to review their mistakes. Chief Oliveira replied that those individuals would not be able to see the answer sheet. However, the test is broken into several subject matter areas, and the HFD has requested that the Department of Human Resources identify the area needing improvement. Emergency Operations Division Kona Airport tri-annual drill: Conducted on November 5, 2008. As requested by Commissioner Kudlo, all but six of the Emergency Operations personnel have completed required ICS training (up to ICS 800). The six remaining personnel are on military leave or injury leave, are still on probation. Support Services Division Emergency Medical Services Bureau 911 Calling Presentation: Conducted for Big Island Stroke Club. Held at Kamana Senior Center on October 3, 2008. Fire Auxiliary Services Communications Section Table Top Exercise: Held at the Imiloa Dinning Room. Exercise conducted by the Interoperable Communications Technical Assistant Coordinator Doug Harder. Auxiliary Services Supervisor Vivian Arai retired after 35 years of service. Warehouse Section Battalion Chief Michael Gahan and Mechanic Glenn Maesato were sent to Maui this month to check on the serviceability of one Seagrave Fire Truck. 5