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The department will be seeking instructors and researching the possibility <br />of having online programs. <br /> Media Relations Classes: Dr. Stephen Miura from the University of <br />Hawai'i will be conducting three classes for Division Heads. The first class <br />was held on March 8, 2005. Dr. Miura will be making an assessment to <br />guide him with the needs of the department. <br /> 2005 Legislative Session: A proposal was submitted for House Bill 518, to <br />seek funding for a dedicated EMS crew helicopter at Mauna Lani Fire <br />Station. Asking to consider funding from January 2006. Letters were sent <br />to the Legislators throughout the island asking for support. It was <br />explained to them that while the helicopter is stationed at Mauna Lani Fire <br />Station it would encompass the entire island. Responses have been <br />positive. <br /> Hawai'i Fire Chief’s Association Conference: Conference to be held at the <br />Fairmont Orchid, November 17 through 20, 2005. Senator Daniel Inouye <br />will be the guest speaker. The HFD is encouraging participation from all <br />members of the Fire Department. The theme for this event will be <br />“Training for the Future.” <br />Employee/Public Relations <br /> American Heart Association’s Hawai'i Heart Walk 2005: Held on <br />February 12, 2005. Raised $425. Participation included 28 employees <br />and families, and 11 monetary contributions. <br />rd <br /> 3 Annual Employee Awards and Recognition Dinner: To be held on <br />April 9, 2005, at the Hawai'i Naniloa Hotel’s, Crown Room. Former <br />retirees and volunteers will be invited. <br /> Fire Department Newsletter: Communications and Relations Strategic <br />Planning Committee will be disseminating a quarterly newsletter. This will <br />improve communications within the department. <br />Commissioner Hart asked when the Laupahoehoe station would be a two-man <br />station. <br />Deputy Chief Wery answered that the HFD was hoping to implement this with the <br />th <br />30 Recruit class. Due to the recent Fire Equipment Operator's promotions it will <br />st <br />possibly occur with the 31 Recruit class graduating in August. The HFD is also <br />considering overtime because of this critical need. <br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> HFC Complaint Procedures – changes and suggestions. <br />Deputy Corporation Counsel Noda stated that she would draft a revision if the <br />commission chooses to make HFC rule nine more specific regarding addressing <br />complaints from the public. <br />6 <br /> <br />