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tighten up the burn ordinance or have some of those amendments <br />placed in the uniform fire code prohibiting outdoor burning, with the <br />exception of specific situations such as cooking purposes. The <br />uniform fire code will define what a cooking fire is. The card will be <br />used to inform and educate the community of the burn ordinance. <br />Commissioner Kudlo asked whether citations were given for illegal <br />burning. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that the Fire Department does not have citation <br />abilities. At the present time, the personnel will contact the Police <br />Department. <br />Commissioner Kudlo inquired on the no burn‚ day€s schedule. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that it varies because of the weather conditions. <br />Atthistime,thepubliccallstheDepartmentofHealth.Also,some <br />dispatchers receive calls on whether it is a no burn‚ day. Once the <br />ordinance is cleaned up, it is necessary to have the public more <br />educated on the process of conducting burning. <br />Support Services Division <br />Training Bureau <br />nd <br /> 32 FF Recruit Class:Graduation held on February 17, 2006. <br /> <br />· <br />Appreciation was expressed to Commissioner Maedo for giving an <br />inspiring speech. <br />rd <br /> 33 FF Recruit Class: Will begin their EMT training on March 15, 2006. <br />· <br />Emergency Medical Service Bureau <br /> Medical Director: Recently, finalized the contract with <br />· <br />Dr. Judith Fitzgerald, who will be responsible for the oversight in East <br />Hawaii. Hopeful to have her on staff by the end of March. <br /> EMS Provider Meeting: Chief Oliveira will be attending the EMS Provider <br />· <br />meeting scheduled for March 16, 2006, on Oahu. <br />New Projects/Business <br /> 2006 Legislature: Submitted a bill requesting funds for $512,000 to <br />· <br />support dedicated staffing for the air medical program. At the last <br />committee hearing, they decided they would like to continue this <br />discussion, but it€s very difficult to support because of other programs that <br />are lacking in staff. Chief Oliveira believes this is in reference to what is <br />happening on Maui. Senator Baker shared her reservations that money is <br />limited and the Maui program is a 50/50 split with the county and the state. <br />The County of Hawai'i would be a 60/40 split. She is looking at how to <br />makeitmoreequitable.Groundambulancepersonnelarebeingusedto <br />7 <br /> <br />