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Chief Oliveira responded that the County’s Fresh System has a bar <br />code capability. Assistant Chief Quince Mento is exploring that <br />project. Commissioner Bowles asked whether there is a purchase <br />order sequence in order to track the item. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that it is being explored. The department is <br />also considering its Records Management system capabilities. <br />Maintenance Shop Section <br /> The mechanic shop is busy with ongoing projects. These projects involve <br />both the retrofitting/refurbishing and maintenance/repairs of the vehicles. <br />Also, the department is assessing the mechanic shop’s need for adequate <br />staffing and resources. <br />Emergency Medical Services Bureau <br /> Medical Intensive Care Technicians: Recently, all nine interns returned <br />from Oahu. They finished their fourth month of rotation and will continue <br />with their fifth rotation in Kona. Battalion Chief Ralph Yawata and Captain <br />Tracy Yanagi have identified eight candidates for the next MICT class <br />tentatively scheduled for January 2008. <br /> EMS Supplies Storage Cabinets (15) were delivered. <br /> Will submit bid specifications this month for three replacement <br />ambulances for Central, Pahoa, and Kailua-Kona Fire Stations. <br />Prevention Bureau <br /> All Prevention Bureau personnel attended Uniform Fire Code certification <br />training on Maui, September 10-13, 2007. Battalion Chief Pacleb is <br />working directly with the National Fire Protection Association Regional <br />Representative to develop the amendments from each of the counties. In <br />order to adopt the 2006 NFPA Fire code, the Attorney Generals Office <br />needs to review, revise, and finalize the draft submitted. At that time, it <br />will need to go to public hearings and open forums as part of the adoption <br />process. <br />Training Bureau <br />th <br /> 35 Firefighter Recruit Class: Currently in their EMT training. Due to the <br />lead instructor’s absence because of a family emergency, Captain Yanagi <br />and Battalion Chief Yawata coordinated an interim instruction training <br />program which allowed the class to stay on schedule. <br />th <br /> 36 Firefighter Recruit Class: Recruits successfully completed their <br />Wildland Firefighting course. The prescribe burn training is rescheduled <br />for the first week of November. <br />th <br /> 37Firefighter Recruit Class: The interview process was conducted for <br />34 applicants during the first week of October. Their pre-employment <br />medical screenings will follow in November. Tentative start date will be in <br />January 2008. <br />8 <br /> <br />