2002-09-11 Fire Commission Minutes

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APPROVAL OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Brazier moved to accept written communications numbers 02-93 through 02-94 and added to accept communication No. 02-95. The seconded by Commissioner Bowles and unanimously carried. Commissioner Ward moved to add Communication No. 02-95 to discus Business of the Agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner unanimously carried. HFD Presentation: County of HawaiÒi Training Specialist Jane Larkin reported that the Fire Department management team embarked on a strategic planning process in June, 2002. Core values, a vision statement and a mission statement were 3 goals that were met. Values: integrity; pride. Vision statement: ÐThe HawaiÒi County Fire Department is the leader in the field o emergency services. We are a team of highly skilled and motivated men and women committed to providing the highest quality of protection to life and property. Through dedicated teamwork, we have achieved unequalled excellence.Ñ Mission statement: Ð First in fire protection and emergency services with trained professionals - dedicated to serve with pride, honor and compassion.Ñ An eight-week (32 sessionÓs) leadership development course was g personnel. The classes started on July 8 and consisted of 12 major leadership topics. Two presentations will be done at todayÓs meeting. Presentations were a part of ÐgraduatingÑ from the class. FTO Mike Andrade from the Kailua Fire Station did a presentation to the Fire Commission based on the information he learned while attending t development courses. Steven Narikiyo, George Van Gieson and Michael Gahan did a skit Fire Commission based on the information they learned while attending the leadership development courses. CHIEFÓS REPORT Deputy Chief Desmond Wery reported: st Budget: 1 two months spending appear normal; overtime has gone up due to leadership classes. 3