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Hawaii Fire Commission <br /> Regular Session Minutes <br /> July 25, 2024 <br /> Page 3 <br /> series. The national system is scheduled for redesign. There was further discussion on <br /> the importance of rescue and essential training for certification. <br /> • Emergency Operations: <br /> o Battalion 1 (East Hawai`i): There was a structure fire in an unoccupied <br /> commercial building on Wiwo`ole Street. Chief Todd noted an increase in fires <br /> started by squatters and the homeless, which was common in Puna but is <br /> now spreading to other areas. In other incidents, a lost but uninjured hiker <br /> and their dog were rescued from Amaumau Trail in Volcano, and an injured <br /> hiker was airlifted from the river mouth at Nanue Bridge in Papa`aloa. Another <br /> structure fire occurred on Road 3, where a male at the scene sustained burn <br /> injuries. <br /> o Battalion 2 (West Hawai`i): Rescue Boat 7 assisted a boat in distress by <br /> making contact and escorting it back to the harbor. Company 7 and 21 <br /> responded to a fire at a metal scrap yard, extinguishing multiple burning <br /> vehicles. They also handled a HazMat incident involving a propane leak at a <br /> residence. Additionally, there were several vehicle fires in Ocean View. <br /> • Special Operations: <br /> o Haz-Mat: The Hazmat team attended the 2024 Hazmat Continuing Challenge <br /> in Sacramento. <br /> Chair Kosaki congratulated the Hazmat Team from Makalei Station, C Shift, <br /> for earning first runner-up in the 2023 Unknown Sample of the Month <br /> Challenge, organized by the Department of Health and the Hawaii State <br /> Emergency Response Commission. He presented a certificate for the chief to <br /> pass on to the team. <br /> o Ocean Safety: WSO transfers are complete and scheduled for July 15, 2024, <br /> with a second transfer set for August 16, 2024. WSOs have received <br /> conditional offers and will undergo reference checks. <br /> o Rescue: A Rescue Captain's meeting is upcoming to discuss their needs, <br /> move forward with training, and address other requirements. <br /> • Support Services: <br /> o Emergency Medical Services: The current paramedic class completed their <br /> fourth rotation and final testing requirements at the end of June. They're <br /> currently working on final state and national requirements for licensure from <br /> the DCCA. The EMS Branch maintains a strong relationship with AMR and <br /> continues to collaborate with them. Cutter Ford Aiea has been awarded the <br /> bid for two replacement SUVs that are expected to arrive in January 2025. <br /> EMS Branch personnel assisted with the Honu Triathlon and remain active in <br />