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Support Services Division <br /> Prevention BureauSubmitted a substantial legislative package regarding <br />: <br />· <br />fireworks issues. The bill that will authorize the County to designate <br />vendors to sell fireworks permits was amended and the department is <br />waiting to see what those amendments were. Hoping for support from the <br />Department of Health regarding the Air Medical Bill. <br />Commissioner Okabe questioned whether the Fire Chiefs across the state <br />meet to discuss legislation, and what the process was in tracking the bills. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that the bills submitted were previously discussed <br />and endorsed by the State€s Fire Council Office, which is comprised of the <br />four County Fire Chiefs. The testimony is submitted on behalf of each <br />County Chief or department, as well as a letter coming from the Chair of <br />the State€s Fire Council, stating the support and passing of the bills. The <br />County has several individuals track these bills, including Deputy <br />Corporation Counsel Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, Executive Director Andy <br />Levin, and Executive Assistant Billy Kenoi. Also, the Fire Department <br />goesonlinetotrackthebills.ThereisnolobbyistfortheFireDepartment, <br />the County or the Fire Service. There is a partnership with the Union, <br />which does have a lobbyist that helps with some of the issues, especially <br />these dealing with Fire Fighter safety. It is a team effort. <br />Commissioner Okabe asked whether every island has a particular group <br />of individuals who do the same. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that he could only speak on what is being done in <br />the County of HawaiŒi. As a member of the Fire Service, he will contact his <br />counterparts and inform them of what is coming up. There is an <br />established network amongst the Fire Chief€s, and they solicit each other€s <br />support. He is unaware of the other county resources on tracking bills. <br /> Training Bureau <br />· <br />nd <br /> 32 Firefighter Recruit Class: Finalizing their EMT training. <br />· <br />Scheduled to graduate on February 17, 2006, 5:00 p.m., at Nani Mau <br />Gardens. Invitations were sent to commissioners. <br />rd <br /> 33 Firefighter Recruit Class: Continuing with driver training and <br />· <br />station orientation. Scheduled to begin EMT training on March 15, <br />2006. <br />EMSBureau: <br />· <br />ElectronicAmbulanceReportFormcommitteemembers:Assistant <br />· <br />Chief Mento and the Department of Data Systems attended Med <br />MediaTraintheTrainerworkshoponOahuonFebruary6. <br />9 <br /> <br />