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Commissioner Rosehill questioned the expansion at the Captain Cook station. <br />Chief Oliveira answered that the new trucks are built biggerand now contain at <br />least 1000 gallons of water. It is necessary to add a third apparatus bay to <br />accommodate the new full size truck. <br />Chair Brazier questioned the target date for the Pahoa Fire Station. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that based on discussions with the Department of Public <br />Works, once groundbreaking begins it could take eight months to a year to <br />complete. It is difficult to provide an accurate timetable because of obstacles and <br />unforeseen problems that are beyond the controlof the Fire department. <br />Commissioner Pomroy inquired on how Central Fire Stations personnel proceed <br />totheapparatuswhenthealarmisheard. <br />ChiefOliveirarespondedthatthepersonnelupstairswillproceedtothestairs. <br />Although some of the poles are still in service, the administration does not <br />encourage their use because of the risk for a potential injury. In order to avoid <br />this issue with future sites, the department looks for parcels that will be large <br />enough to develop a single level facility. Fortunately, there have not been any <br />accidents reported at Central Fire Station. <br />Commissioner Pomroy expressed his concern for Central Fire Stations repair <br />issues. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that in 2005, the HFD provided the Department of Public <br />Works a comprehensive facility repair/renovation report. It listed a matrix of each <br />stations basic and critical needs for repairs. The HFD will continue to request <br />these items; however, they realize that the Department of Public Works has <br />responsibilities towards all of the county facilities, with the exception of the <br />Department of Parks and Recreations facilities. A copy of the report will be <br />distributed to the Fire Commission. Also, the department is in the process of <br />photographing the stations. <br />Commissioner Kudlo questioned whether anything on the report was addressed. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that some repairs have been addressed. Unfortunately, <br />due to incidents such as the earthquake, projects were put on hold. The Fire <br />Department is considering alternative and creative ways to address the repairs. <br />Commissioner Bertsch questioned whether the ride along program was a formal <br />or a pilot program. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that there were both. A formal program is established with <br />Hilo High School, which is a career health pathway program. Students will <br />7 <br /> <br />