2005-12-14 Fire Commission Minutes

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Commissioner Matsuda questioned the number of clerks that will be issuing the fireworks permits. Ms. Kaneta replied that the department will have four clerks in Hilo, one in Waimea, and two in Kona. Assistant Chief Mento stated that the department will be using overtime personnel to issue the permits. Commissioner Okabe questioned whether the vendors could distribute the permits without collecting the money. Assistant Chief Mento replied that legally it is not acceptable. Commissioner Okabe questioned the location of the permit sales. Ms. Kaneta replied that permits will be sold in Hilo, at the County Building, in the Elections Office Conference Room. Deputy Chief Wery continued with the following reports: New Projects/Business Hawaii Fire Chiefs Association Conference: Appreciation was expressed to · Fire Commissioners James Browne, Karen Kudlo, and Karen Maedo for attending the conference. Commissioner Maedo stated that it was an impressive event. She acknowledged Laurie Kaneta for her hard work. DeputyChiefWerystatedthattheconferencewasatremendoussuccessand the Department received many favorable comments. This was the first year that it included interactive vendor presentations. On account of its success, it may be continued at next years event in Kauai. Commissioner Kudlo commented that it was interesting to hear about the other departments operations. Commissioner Maedo stated that she was impressed with Chief Oliveiras presentation. Fire Science Spring 2006: Recently announced to the personnel that two · classes will be offered at the Hawaii Community College. These classes include the Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface and Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior. Individuals will receive three credits per class. The registration fee will be funded through the Rural Development Program grant. 9