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Chief Oliveira answered that the physical agility test was sent out with the <br />recruitment announcement and there is little response. There is a need to find <br />creative ways to inform woman to choose fire service as a career. <br />Commissioner Okabe requested a copy of the test. <br />Chief Oliveira agreed to provide him with one. <br />Training and Education (Brazier/Maedo) None <br />NEW BUSINESS (contd) <br /> Milolii Volunteer Fire Department update. <br />· <br />Commissioner Kudlo explained that she spoke to an individual namedJoe <br />with the Milolii Volunteer Fire Department. He informed her that their <br />department was dismantled and they want to be part of a volunteer group but <br />do not even have a first aid kit or a vehicle. They had a truck that leaked and <br />it was sent to Central Fire Stationand is now retired. They have a Type 5 <br />mini pumper truck that needs a master cylinder andis sitting their collecting <br />weeds. These individuals feel shutdown, lost and neglected. She also spoke <br />to an individual named Eric in Captain Cook who informed her that their mini <br />pumper truck is useless. When the truck is filled with water or used to put <br />equipment on, it is over the weight limit and it is not 4-wheel drive. Milolii€s <br />truck is a 4-wheel drive truck that is painted green. She suggested that the <br />truck be painted yellow and have Milolii and Captain Cook switch vehicles. <br />ChiefOliveirastatedthatshewasmisinformed.CaptainCookdoeshave <br />weight issues and they will be replacing that truck. There are morale issues <br />therebecausedifferentshiftshavedifferentideasonhowtheywanttoequip <br />the truck. Milolii€s truck has arrived and is being worked on because they <br />work with brackish water and there is a need to have a tank specifically made <br />for that truck. He will follow up on the issue regarding the master cylinder <br />needed for their mini pumper truck. The Fire Department€s mechanics are <br />usually good with responding to the volunteers and the paid staff€s repairs. <br />He suggested that the Milolii staff attend the Volunteer Chief€s meetings. <br />They have never attended and this would give them opportunity to share their <br />concerns and issues with the administration. Their participation would also <br />help them become more active and build the Volunteer Program. Many <br />volunteers work and make the time to attend. <br />Commissioner Kudlo agreed that they should make an effort. <br />Chief Oliveira commented that volunteer units who have deficiencies should <br />contact the Volunteer Program Administrator Captain Russell Enriques. <br />11 <br /> <br />