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a dedicated incident commander and allowing staff officers to delegate <br />tasks and duties. These tasks include bringing in additional resources, <br />providing meals and refreshments for the individuals on the scene, <br />keeping track of work hours, and relaying information to the Department of <br />Civil Defense and the media. <br />Commissioner Browne was informed that the media questioned a <br />photographer regarding the incident. The photographer explained to them <br />that he was not a firefighter. He was also told by a firefighter that the <br />HCFD in the past had a Public Information Officer (PIO) and suggested <br />that the department bring him back on contract. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that would be a consideration. However, the <br />department cannot be sure how busy he would be. <br />Commissioner Browne stated that it€s important for the media to have a <br />contactperson. <br />ChiefOliveiracommentedthatthecommandersreferthemediatothe <br />Department of Civil Defense for information. Nevertheless, the reporters <br />still continue to approach the incident commanders because they prefer to <br />receive comments from someone at the scene. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that the HCFD€s cost on the Lalamilo Fire was <br />approximately $135,000 and the Akoni Pule Fire was approximately <br />$66,000. He will provide a cost breakdown to the Fire Commission. <br />Commissioner Brazier questioned the source of funds when emergencies <br />occur. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that most of the funds come from the department€s <br />operating budget. <br />Chief Oliveira mentioned that as a result of the brush fires there would be <br />the following meetings: <br />1. September 19, 2005 ƒ Large landowners and leasees. This meeting <br />will be to discuss developing proactive measures such as creating <br />firebreaks in specific areas, and identifying points of access. <br />2. September 27, 2005 ƒ American Technologies. This meeting will <br />assist the HCFD with identifying clear areas to pre-designate points of <br />access, roads, and firebreaks. <br /> Media Relations Training: A presentation and an instruction session was <br />· <br />held with the Office of Corporation Counsel, regarding the HIPAA law and <br />6 <br /> <br />