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Hawaii Fire Commission <br /> Regular Session Minutes <br /> October 24, 2024 <br /> Page 3 <br /> o Ocean Safety: The IFB for the Punalu`u WSO III has been completed, closed, <br /> and awarded. The process for replacing the Leleiwi tower has also closed, <br /> with awards submitted. SKI-2 participated in the USCG SAREX on <br /> September 10th and 12th. New WSO I hires are planned to follow the <br /> recruitments for WSO V, WSO IV, and WSO III positions. Discussions with <br /> HGEA are ongoing, and once approved, recruitments will proceed. <br /> Vice Chair Wolf inquired about the acronym IFB, and DCC Wong explained <br /> that it stands for "Invitation for Bid," a procurement method. <br /> o Rescue: The USCG SAREX was completed on September 10th and 12th. <br /> The Radon fuel tank has been replaced, and they are awaiting some items <br /> purchased through the Sayre Foundation fundraiser. <br /> Chair Kosaki referenced the report on the completed Radon fuel tank <br /> replacement and asked what the Radon would be used for. Chief Todd <br /> explained that it is operational but requires upgrades. Chair Kosaki requested <br /> that the chief provide a total cost for the Radon. Chief Todd agreed to look <br /> into it. <br /> • Support Services: <br /> o Emergency Medical Services: The transition to the EMS Online Ordering <br /> system using Shopify was successfully completed. EMS Branch personnel <br /> assisted the Training Branch with CPR and Stop the Bleed Training for the <br /> 53rd firefighter recruit class. On September 11, 2024, EMS personnel <br /> participated in a Hawaii State Fusion Center Global Threat Meeting, led by <br /> the National Counter Terrorism Center. They also took part in the Kona <br /> Community Health Resource Fair. The mandatory ambulance audits through <br /> the State Department of Health have been completed. Personnel provided a <br /> presentation to support EMS recruitment efforts. The Fall 2024 paramedic <br /> class students have recently completed their American Heart Association <br /> Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications. Pulsara in-service <br /> training has been finished. New ambulance units are expected to arrive in <br /> January and will be assigned to Central, Keauhou, Waikoloa, and Ocean <br /> View Fire Stations. Additionally, a new ambulance fabrication contract was <br /> awarded for Kailua, Keaau, Pahoa, and Hawaiian Paradise Park. The base <br /> station meeting took place on October 15th. <br /> o Training Services: The Hazmat training continued in collaboration with the <br /> State Department of Health's Hazardous Evaluation and Emergency <br /> Response (HEER) office, providing a one-day session for Battalions 1 and 2 <br /> Hazmat Companies, with 30 personnel attending. HFD hosted a three-day <br /> Individual and Group Crisis Intervention (GRIN) course at the Haihai Fire <br /> Department Training classroom. The 53rd recruit class completed CPR and <br />