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Rural Development Grant - $500,000 with subsequent funding for another <br />$500,000 thru the University system. Meeting with them to partner on the grant <br />i.e. bachelor’s, certificate and or A.S. programs is being explored. Time frames <br />are nearing closure. <br /> Puna Public Safety Complex: Discussions are continuing for land acquisition. <br /> Pahoa Fire Station: Considering three different parcels. Each parcel has unique <br />benefits. The first site the size and price is major considerations. For the second <br />site, a lava tube is the major consideration and for the third site, access to the <br />nd <br />property is a major consideration. HFD prefers the 2 site (a former anthurium <br />farm). <br /> Fire administration: Would like to obtain feedback from the HFC on the identified <br />sites for the future Fire Administration Building. Chief Oliveira stated that while <br />he was on the mainland he visited an administration, dispatch, banquet hall (all in <br />one facility) complex with 7 bays, etc. HFD is considering looking at a <br />consolidation of Central and Kaumana facilities. Needs are to be assessed. <br /> Promotions & hiring: <br /> HFD just had a resignation of a dispatcher who went to the Prosecutor’s Office. <br />Also, a resignation (retirement) of personnel clerk effective April 30. Working on <br />filling both positions. <br /> Operations Division: <br /> HFD responded to a significant incident – airplane crash in Kona on April 18, <br />2004 at the 4,500’ elevation, Hoopuloa Mauka, Ocean View. There was good <br />communication between agencies including the cell Phone Company. <br />Commissioner Fergerstrom was thanked for getting information regarding access <br />to the incident site. This particular incident was discussed with Kona Hospital, <br />Coast Guard and other agencies. HFD is looking in getting portable <br />communications mechanisms to speak with people involved in the search. After <br />meeting with the Coast Guard they agreed to program the HFD’s frequency to <br />speak with HFD during crises. The Coast Guard is willing to provide HFD with <br />equipment. <br /> Prevention Division: <br /> Merrie Monarch festival went very smoothly. HFD provided a proactive <br />approach. Inspectors met with the project coordinator regarding exit control, <br />seating arrangements, etc. <br /> Plan Review & Inspection of Fire Sprinkler Systems: Inspectors have been <br />attending training regarding sprinkler systems; taking advantage of all training <br />available in the state. <br /> Training Division: <br />th <br /> 30 recruit class: This class will be trained in wild land fire training, followed by <br />firs responder then lifeguard training. They are completing their essential <br />curriculum to be followed by a final testing and practical skill review and practice. <br />There were a few mishaps, however all is ok now. <br />6 <br /> <br />