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th <br /> 29 recruit class: This class completed their EMT-I curriculum and are back in <br />the stations for five weeks for clinical rotations. Tentative graduation date is June <br />18. <br /> Driver Competency Training Program Update: of the 271 drivers, 250 audits have <br />been completed to date. <br /> Volunteer Division: <br /> 25% of the volunteer companies have completed the Driver Competency <br />Training Program. About 50% of the remaining companies have completed the <br />classroom portion of the training.The large apparatus’ are up and running. <br /> EMS Division: <br /> MICT class: HFD established an MICT mentoring program. Letters were sent out <br />and 15 candidates submitted letters of interest. With a peer driven concept, <br />better support can be provided. The first class was conducted on May 4. <br /> Fire Auxiliary Service: <br /> RMS program continues to move forward; on-going classes are continuing. <br /> New projects: <br /> FRESH program will go live on May 17. This program is the County’s financial <br />approval process for bill paying, requisitions, etc. <br /> 2004 legislature session update: <br /> SB 2399: Relating to the funding of emergency ambulance services in the <br />HOVE community - did not make it out of conference committee.This bill is <br />sitting on the Governor’s desk waiting for her signature. <br /> SB 2690 - establishes Emergency Medical Services Special Fund through an <br />increase ($20 - $25) in the vehicle registration fee, is with Governor Lingle <br />awaiting her signature. <br /> Performance Measurement for Government Conference: Deputy Chief Desmond <br />Wery attended this conference held in San Diego. Deputy Chief Wery reported <br />that six other County departments were represented at this conference. These <br />departments were selected because they are the larger departments. There was <br />representation from federal, local and state agencies, the army and some from <br />Germany. The strategic planning process and the budget are between two <br />“hands”. This conference was to help these two “hands” connect. In comparison <br />with other jurisdictions, the HFD is up to speed. Other agencies are at the same <br />crossroads as others. The concept is sound and mandated for federal agencies <br />i.e. performance management budgeting.The 6 county departments that went <br />will form a core committee. There needs to have measurements in place and the <br />results will justify the budget; these have to be transparent to the public, and the <br />personnel. There needs to be a clear understanding of what the vision and <br />mission is – Countywide. <br />7 <br /> <br />