2008-01-09 Fire Commission Minutes

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the cards issued to them were issued under the guidelines of the American Red Cross, not the CERT program. The CERT program offers them fire extinguisher training, disconnecting electrical utilities and gas lines. It is designed similar to fire camp. Deputy Chief Honda stated that he would gather more information on the CERT program and present it to the commission at next month’s meeting. Other Projects Manaolana Gate project: Fire pump testing is suspended until an adequate location can be identified. The area considered in upper Kaumana was opposed by neighbors. Commissioner Bertsch asked Commissioner Bowles whether he knew of a water source that would allow the Fire Department to draft water. Commissioner Bowles replied that he is aware of several locations. However, it is a matter of surveying the land. Deputy Chief Honda stated that although the project sounds simple, it is necessary to consider that the truck is 43,000 pounds, it needs to be 20 feet close to the source to get suction, and there are a lot of parameters that must be met. Commissioner Pomroy asked whether drafting water from the docks was no longer allowed. Deputy Chief Honda stated that the Fire Department prefers not to draft salt water. New Projects/Business Per Commissioner Pomroy’s inquiry at last month’s meeting regarding the percentage of salary increases for the rank and file: on July 1, 2007, members received a five percent across the board increase in salary. They will receive a five percent increase in July 2008, 2009, and 2010. Employee/Public Relations Station Decorating Contest: Appreciation was expressed to the stations that participated. The results are: EAST HAWAI'I WEST HAWAI‘I stst 1 Place – Keaau 1 Place – South Kohala/Kailua (Tie) nd 2 Place – Honokaa rd 3 Place – Waiakea 8