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Hawaii Fire Commission <br /> Regular Session Minutes <br /> September 26, 2024 <br /> Page 7 <br /> There has been a significant focus on their CradlePoints, which are routers <br /> installed in emergency vehicles to facilitate data transmission to the field. <br /> These CradlePoints provide GPS data to the Spillman system, allowing them <br /> to track the location of their units and provide other details. <br /> Safety Specialist Section: They are conducting mold awareness training and <br /> procedures. Additionally, the Safety team has begun discussions with the county <br /> physician to explore health monitoring evaluations for personnel who may have been <br /> exposed to mold. The Safety Specialist is also leading the HFD/HFFA Safety <br /> Committee, which has not met for many years. With the safety specialist, these <br /> meetings are now held regularly, providing a platform to address any safety-related <br /> issues as they arise. They are currently reviewing the status of the respiratory <br /> protection program, water rescue operations, in-station decontamination procedures, <br /> and the potential revival of the Joint-Labor Wellness Initiative to enhance overall <br /> departmental wellness. The Safety Officer is also working on their continuity of <br /> operations plan. <br /> Chair Kosaki asked about the status of rescue training, inquiring whether any <br /> progress had been made since previous discussions. He emphasized the <br /> importance of maintaining certification and requested an update on rescue training. <br /> Chief Todd responded that a meeting took place last week, during which a report <br /> was compiled and submitted to him, along with several documents. He's in the <br /> process of reviewing the materials and will be organizing administrative-level <br /> meetings to move forward and implement the necessary actions. <br /> The commission discussed the procedure for adding items to the agenda, reminding <br /> members to contact Chair Kosaki via email or phone for requests. While requests <br /> may be made, there's no guarantee an item will be included. Chair Kosaki explained <br /> that he sends requested items to Ms. Correa, who adds them to the agenda, but <br /> legal counsel may advise against including certain items. <br /> Commissioner Magsalin raised concerns about needing a process for addressing <br /> issues raised by personnel, especially regarding complaints from fire stations. She <br /> emphasized the importance of knowing how to handle hearsay. <br /> Commissioner Hirakami clarified that complaints should follow the department's <br /> established chain of command, escalating from the lowest level to the chief, and only <br /> reaching the commission if unresolved. Both commissioners agreed on the need for <br /> a clear chain of command for handling complaints. <br /> Deputy Chief Volpe explained that there are two types of issues: general station <br /> action items and safety-related concerns. Firefighters are encouraged to report <br /> issues through their chain of command, starting with their captain and moving up to <br /> the assistant chief and administration. For safety concerns, there's a safety reporting <br /> system, and personnel can report anonymously if desired. An internal website also <br />