2003-10-08 Fire Commission Minutes

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APPROVAL OF MEETING PROCEEDINGS Commissioner Kaoiwi moved to accept the September 10, 2003, regular session minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hart and unani APPROVAL OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Kaoiwi moved to accept communication numbers 03-66 through 03-82. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ward and unanimously car Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that Chief Oliveira and Union Representative Ty Medeiros would like to discuss Communication No. 03-68 in execut DISPATCH PRESENTATION See attachment A & B that was read by Vivian Akine, Auxiliary Services Supervisor and Karen Bugado, Dispatcher, respectively. The turnover rate at Fire Dispatch is low. People stay until they retire. Right now there are three people out on extended leave. There are a total of 12 positions. The average workweek is barely manageable because of the minimum amount of staff. For about one month, Fire Dispatch has been operating with only four people. They are hopeful that two employees will return by the end of the month. Should Fire Dispatch need to evacuate to Civil Defense headquarters, the entire island would operate on one frequency. Chief Oliveira explained that they are working on splitting the island in half for better means of communication. This would enhance communication between police and fire personnel. Terry Wallace and Dispatcher Karen Bugado conducted a brief role Karen briefly explained the procedure followed upon receipt of a 911 call. Landlines provide location & information provided by the phone c made by cell phones do not give a location of the caller. Commissioner Kaoiwi commended the staff at Fire Dispatch for wor especially for him personally. Commissioner Hart thanked Vivian and her staff. He sympathizes with Fire Dispatch and supports their work. Commissioners were invited to visit the Dispatch Communication Center. 2