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Commissioner Browne asked whether equipment was established for the <br />Kanehoa Volunteer Company. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that the department will be submitting a detailed list <br />of equipment to Councilman Hoffman. Also, the community has <br />expressed that they would like to assist in acquiring a vehicle. <br />New Projects/Business <br /> Hawai'i County Fire Commission communication number 08-01: The <br />department has been unable to contact that party and will continue to <br />address the individual’s concern. <br /> GIS Project: Working with the Department of Data Systems in order to <br />create visual prospective regarding maps with layers to show incident <br />activity. This would allow the department to identify visually the <br />concentration of calls that occur within the community. There is <br />consideration to establish this project islandwide. <br />Employee/Public Relations <br />th <br /> 6 Annual Hawai‘i Fire Department Reunion: Due to a lack of <br />participation, the event scheduled for March 15, 2008, was cancelled. <br />There is consideration to arrange the event to take place during the day <br />and to be more family oriented. <br /> American Red Cross Hats Off Campaign: Held in Kona and Hilo on <br />March 8, 2008, to raise awareness and money for American Red Cross. <br />th <br /> Emergency Medical Services Week: The 8 Annual EMS week will begin <br />on Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Queen Liliuokalani Gardens. <br />Commissioner Kudlo questioned whether all of the Fire Stations were in ADA <br />compliance. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that it is the Department of Public Works’ responsibility to <br />ensure that all County Government facilities are within ADA compliance. <br />Commissioner Kudlo asked whether the consideration of a boy’s detention facility <br />in the area influenced the Fire Department on its decision not to continue with the <br />Captain Cook Fire Station’s extension. <br />Chief Oliveira answered that it was not a factor in their decision. <br />Commissioner Kudlo inquired on the security at the eruption site after 10:00 p.m. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that there is private security that is manning a road block. <br />The road is not gated because there are residents in the area. <br />Commissioner Kudlo asked whether the Department of Health offered training for <br />the Patient Care Recording system. <br />7 <br /> <br />