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understand why they would not respond to the complaint. “Do they think they <br />did nothing wrong?” <br />Mr. Ray Arraujo stated that he recently went to the doctor and required the <br />need of paramedics. Ironically, the accused individuals were the crew who <br />arrived. For reasons unknown, the firefighter who made the rude comment <br />could not administer an I.V. to him. <br />Mrs. Arraujo stated that she was apprehensive of this individual taking care of <br />her husband, but her husband’s health needed to come first. <br />Commissioner Fergerstrom explained that the HFC would deliberate and <br />make their decision based on the facts that were presented. The decision is <br />whether the complaint needs to be referred to Chief Oliveira for further <br />investigation. If it were referred to Chief Oliveira, he would take appropriate <br />actions. The commission is limited to its involvement. <br />Commissioner Fergerstrom asked Deputy Corporation Counsel Noda if the <br />HFC was within the scope of the law to get feedback on what resolutions will <br />be made once the complaint has been be referred to the Fire Chief. <br />Deputy Corporation Counsel Noda stated that the only feedback the HFC <br />could receive would be if appropriate actions were taken. <br />Commissioner Fergerstrom stated that the HFC would request the <br />administration for a follow up and would deliberate a decision. <br />Commissioner Brazier clarified that the commission can only make <br />recommendations to the administration and cannot enforce any disciplinary <br />actions. <br />Mr. Arraujo asked why he was asked to be present. <br />Commissioner Ward explained that when the HFC receives a complaint from <br />a citizen, the commission is required to notify the offenders. At the last <br />meeting, it was apparent that all of the on-duty had not been informed. For <br />this reason, it was carried over to the next meeting, so that all the offenders <br />could be offered an option to appear and make a statement. They obviously <br />chose not to appear, but that does not stop the commission from finishing the <br />complaint. <br />Commissioner Ward motioned to accept the complaint for further <br />investigation. There was sufficient evidence to support the allegation. The <br />HFC will request the Fire Chief to continue with further investigation. <br />9 <br /> <br />