2004-03-10 Fire Commission Minutes

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th 28 Recruit Class will complete their Firefighter recruit probation period on March 16 and start their second rotation of station assignments on March 17. Driver competency training program update: Training began February 3 and continued island-wide on various dates. Of the 271 drivers, 120 have been audited to date. Haz Mat Technician - Train the Trainer Program: Two captains are attending classes. Met with the Chancellor of HawaiÒi Community College and University of HawaiÒi at Hilo regarding future plans, training/partnership opportunities for HawaiÒi County. Would like to get the fire science program back in HawaiÒi County. The Chancellor would like to bring this program back. A survey will be provided to HCC along with a list of qualified instructors who would support the program. Volunteer division: Driver Training Class Update: Three classes conducted thus far. Total of 8 certified drivers. Next Volunteer Fire ChiefÓs meeting will be hosted by Fire Administration and be held sometime in April at Central Fire Station. Date has yet to be confirmed. th EMS Division: 29 recruit class completed classroom segment of EMT-B training. They will be going to stations for clinical rotations for about five weeks, then back to EMT-I training. Fire Auxiliary Services: CADS link began working at 4:00 a.m. March 10. Operation Strong Angel II and Groove: This is a military, government and private partnership that will be used to create a wireless communication process. This will enable the use of voice transmission and text messaging island wide. Gay Matthews will provide periodic updates. In times of disasters and crises this would provide an alternative method of communication via computers. It would be able to pinpoint areas and maps of incidents, etc. New Projects/Business: Status of Fire Commission Secretary Position: MarthaÓs resources are needed for the Office of the Corporation Counsel. Chief Oliveira is seeking assistance from another County Department for secretarial services for the HFC. Legislative issues: SB 2136: Intent was to establish a Statewide Fire fighting Training Academy on the Big Island. A fire training facility is needed. HFD would share the facility with the State, Department of Transportation, Fire, Military, etc. Some concerns have been expressed. This matter may come under the Department of Public Safety. They would like to see it under the jurisdiction of the University. As this bill moves forward would like the HF letters of support. SB 2399: Relates to the funding of emergency ambulance services Ocean View community. It was communicated to legislators that this bill is 4