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Hawaii Fire Commission <br /> Regular Session Minutes <br /> April 30, 2024 <br /> Page 7 <br /> following NFPA 1041 standards. Additionally, auto-extrication training <br /> sessions were conducted at the Honoka'a Fire Station, along with CPR and <br /> basic first aid instruction sessions. They've also applied for an Assistance to <br /> Firefighters Grant to support operational training. <br /> o Fire Prevention Branch: In honor of Women's History Month, the focus was <br /> on highlighting women in HFD. They interviewed Joan Fagerness, the first <br /> female firefighter in HFD history, which is available on HFD's YouTube <br /> channel. Additionally, Fire Prevention investigated three structure fires, held a <br /> meeting with Kawaihae Village Subdivision residents, HELCO, and HWMO <br /> regarding wildfire preparedness, and attended the International Association of <br /> Fire Chiefs Wildland Urban Interface Conference. Educational outreach was <br /> also conducted. In March, Fire Prevention completed a total of 114 <br /> inspections and 71 plan reviews. <br /> • Logistics, Emergency Communications, and Vehicle Maintenance Section: The new <br /> FCO class started on March 18th with five candidates. Progress is being made on <br /> the PPE Deacon Project. Captain Domingo, recently promoted to battalion chief, <br /> participated in the Pacific Executive Leadership Program. HFD welcomed a new fire <br /> equipment mechanic, and all stations received new treadmills. <br /> • Information Technology: Progress continues on the joint communications center. <br /> They are expected to relocate to the new dispatch center in July or August. <br /> Finalization of wiring and computer setups by Hawaiian Tel and HELCO is <br /> underway. The commission will be invited to visit upon completion. Chief Todd <br /> mentioned a recent tsunami drill conducted by the Civil Defense Agency, during <br /> which HFD's administration employees evacuated to Housing's conference room. <br /> Plans are in place to conduct another drill after the new dispatch center opens, <br /> potentially in October, allowing for resource prepositioning in their new conference <br /> room. <br /> • Safety Specialist Report: HFD experienced four incidents/accidents and two cases <br /> of vehicle property damage (two minor fender benders). <br /> Commissioner Cushnie asked the chief to summarize Fire 2, AC 1, and AC 2's <br /> current structure and duties. Chief Todd explained that Fire 2 is focused on policy <br /> and procedure rewrites, alongside managing promotions and transfers. AC 1 shares <br /> responsibility for transfers, with promotions primarily overseen by the deputy. On the <br /> operational side, AC 1 supervises the six battalion chiefs and assumes special ops <br /> duties after the conversion of the special ops battalion chief position to the training <br /> battalion chief. AC 2 manages four sections, Auxiliary services (warehouse and <br /> mechanics), procurement, repairs, and the EMS battalion chief. <br /> There was further discussion regarding the new battalion chief position assigned to <br /> dispatch and the reason for its creation. Chief Todd explained that HFFA <br />