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Chief Oliveira agreed and stated that the Fire Department relies heavily on the <br />Civil Defense Agency with maintaining those contacts. Commissioner Bowles <br />has been a great asset to the Fire Department with his expertise and knowledge <br />of the private water system. Therefore, the Chief would like to have the Civil <br />Defense Agency make contact with him. <br />Commissioner Browne questioned whether his suggestion regarding posting <br />hazard and risk signage cautioning the public of critical, moderate, and low fire <br />areas had been considered. <br />Chief Oliveira answered that the Fire Department is trying to take the lead. It <br />drafted a proposal to have its stations monitor the different weather components, <br />temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind, etc. on a daily basis. Once the scores and <br />matrix determine the hazard levels, the signage can be produced. <br />Commissioner Okabe inquired on written communication no. 07-011 from <br />Ms. Sahara Lawrenc, regarding her concern with the Fire Department’s “search- <br />and-rescue operations” training sessions in her community. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that the HFD encourages the personnel to have <br />consideration for communities and not to only focus on its mission, especially <br />with regard to helicopters. The officers do look for alternative sites. However, if <br />they are unable to find an alternate site, it is necessary to inform and have good <br />communication with the community. <br />Commissioner Okabe asked how many helicopter operation sites there are. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that there are no designated sites because of FAA <br />regulations and parameters. <br />Commission Rosehill inquired on the necessity of having another apparatus bay <br />at the Captain Cook Fire Station. He was informed by the personnel that their <br />trucks fit and he does not understand the need. <br />Chief Oliveira answered that once the station’s truck goes in for repairs; its <br />replacement may not fit, because all of the trucks are not built exactly the same. <br />Also, the HFD is in the process of acquiring a replacement brush truck for that <br />station. The additional bay will assure proper storage for any truck sent there. <br />Commissioner Rosehill remarked that he and the Captain Cook personnel have <br />concerns regarding the location of the additional apparatus bay. It may eliminate <br />parking, and the fuel pump would need to be relocated. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that the Captain Cook staff may be unaware that the <br />existing Police Station may be renovated or possibly demolished. The HPD is <br />6 <br /> <br />