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HAWAI`I FIRE COMMISSION <br /> REGULAR SESSION MINUTES <br /> OCTOBER 24, 2024 <br /> WEST HAWAI`I CIVIC CENTER, BUILDING A, COUNCIL CHAMBERS <br /> 74-5044 ANE KEOHOKALOLE HWY., KAILUA-KONA, HI <br /> CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL <br /> Chair Kosaki called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. <br /> Present: Gerald Kosaki, Chair <br /> Carlene Wolf, Vice Chair <br /> Brian Cushnie, Commissioner <br /> Steven Hirakami, Commissioner <br /> Shon Magsalin, Commissioner <br /> Wayne Perrin Jr., Commissioner <br /> Absent: Corey Luke, Commissioner <br /> Wesley Mattos, Commissioner <br /> Rick Porter, Commissioner <br /> A quorum was present. <br /> Also present: Kazuo Todd, Fire Chief <br /> Daniel Volpe, Deputy Chief <br /> Keyra Wong, Deputy Corporation Counsel <br /> Charisse Correa, Secretary <br /> PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (None) <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> • Chair Kosaki asked if there were any comments or discussions regarding the <br /> minutes. Hearing none, the minutes from the September 26, 2024, meeting were <br /> approved as drafted, with no objections. <br /> FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT <br /> Chief Todd highlighted items from the Fire Chief's Report. A detailed report is on file. <br /> • Fiscal Branch Report: Chief Todd provided budget updates regarding salaries and <br /> wages, Operating Capital Expenditures, and equipment for Fire, EMS, and Ocean <br /> Safety. He confirmed that the AFG grant has been fully utilized and is now closed. <br /> The county is now fully funding six captain and three firefighter positions. Overall, <br /> the budget is on track and aligned with their goals, and they are progressing steadily <br /> with grants and all other fiscal matters. <br /> Chair Kosaki asked about the "Calm the Chaos" training. Chief Todd clarified that <br /> this is a department-wide initiative designed for all operational captains, not related <br /> to hazmat or other specialized training. Deputy Chief Volpe explained that the <br /> program, developed by Anthony Kastro, focuses on mastering fireground command. <br /> It introduces a structured and organized command system similar to ICS but on the <br />