2024-05-23 Fire Commission Minutes

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HAWAFI FIRE COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION MINUTES MAY 23, 2024 HAWAFI COUNTY BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 25 AUPUNI ST., SUITE 1401, HILO, HI CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Kosaki called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. Present: Gerald Kosaki, Chair Carlene Wolf, Vice Chair Brian Cushnie, Commissioner Steven Hirakami, Commissioner Corey Luke, Commissioner Shon Magsalin, Commissioner Wesley Mattos, Commissioner Wayne Perrin Jr., Commissioner A quorum was present. Also present: Kazuo Todd, Fire Chief Sinclair Salas-Ferguson, Deputy Corporation Counsel Charisse Correa, Secretary PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (None) APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Chair Kosaki asked if there were any discussions regarding the minutes. Hearing none, the minutes from the April 30, 2024 meeting were approved. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT Chief Todd highlighted items from the Fire Chief's Report. A detailed report is on file. • Highlights: HFD recently welcomed four new brush trucks to their fleet. The blessing ceremony took place on April 10, 2024, at the Haihai Station. However, not all of the trucks are currently in service, as some need issues to be resolved. Additionally, a new rescue boat named Palekana was inaugurated on April 27, 2024. While it is not yet in use due to necessary final training on the new electronics and some functional issues, it is expected to go out for repairs this week. The previous rescue boat, Radon, is also in the repair shop for fuel tank repairs. The Hawaiian Electric Wildfire Safety Symposium was held on April 10-11, 2024, focusing on reducing wildfire risks in Hawaii and enhancing community safety. Chair Kosaki inquired whether the brush trucks come equipped with the necessary gear or if he would need to purchase it separately. Chief Todd explained that some arrived with hoses, while others had no equipment at all. Donations vary, and sometimes they include equipment, but other times they do not.