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Kona Coast State Park (Mahai'ula Beach), and Old Kona Airport Beach. <br />Presently, the only contract that remains is with Hapuna Beach. <br />According to Captain Kapsky, a meeting was held with the Department of <br />Land and Natural Resources Director of State Parks Dan Quinn. The <br />discussion involved the need for operations at various State beaches. <br />Kua Bay was identified as the top beach requiring lifeguard service. <br />However, because it is a State beach the County does not have <br />jurisdiction and cannot assign someone there. <br />Commissioner Bowles inquired on the expense involved when <br />establishing service at a park. <br />Captain Kapsky answered that the start up cost at Pohoiki was <br />approximately $300,000. <br />Chief Oliveira added that the expense involves equipment, the tower, and <br />salary and wages for four positions. <br />Commissioner Bertsch suggested that the County request State funding <br />for weekend coverage. <br />Captain Kapsky stated that Ocean Safety will initially propose seven-day <br />coverage and weekend/holiday coverage will be proposed as an <br />alternative. <br />Chief Oliveira commented that there are existing beaches that are <br />guarded only on weekends/holidays. Ocean Safety is presently trying to <br />increase service at those beaches because they are busy during the week <br />and should be guarded seven-days. <br />Captain Kapsky identified the existing beaches as James Kealoha <br />(“Four Mile”), Onekahakaha, Carlsmith, Leleiwi in East Hawai'i, and <br />Spencer Park in West Hawai'i. <br />Support Services Division <br />Emergency Medical Services Bureau <br /> MICT class: Personnel completing class, receiving assignments, and filling <br />vacancies on a temporary basis. <br /> Meeting held with representatives from Hawai‘i Air Ambulance (HAA) and <br />American Medical Response (AMR) regarding mutual-aid and interagency <br />response. Hawai'i Air Ambulance will be providing inner-facility <br />transportation across the islands. The Fire Department will be transporting <br />patients, and providing fire protection. Presently, HAA’s role is primarily <br />inner-facility transportation. However, there is a possibility that they may <br />eventually be incorporated into the 911 system. <br />5 <br /> <br />