2024-10-24 Fire Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes October 24, 2024 Page 4 Stop the Bleed training. Chief Volpe participated in a memorial workout with the 53rd recruit class and HPD recruits, marking 23 years since 9/11. The Training Branch also took part in a career day presentation at the Panaewa Tutu and Me preschool. o Volunteer Training: volunteer personnel from 6-B responded to a small brush fire in Ocean View. 7-B responded to two structure fire calls, two fire alarm calls, and one rubbish fire call. 8-A completed driver training. 9-B held two trainings. 16-B cleared brush from a fuel tank break and completed vehicle maintenance and repairs. Chair Kosaki noted that he didn't see any updates on rescue training. He reminded Chief Todd that during the last meeting, the chief mentioned the status of the training was on his desk, and he was going to take action. Chief Todd explained that existing training is still ongoing, with personnel authorized to conduct eight hours of training on their days off. Additionally, there is a new proposal to standardize the training and formalize it in writing, which is currently on his desk. This proposal aims to make the training more procedural and develop long-term plans for rescue training. Chair Kosaki confirmed that training is continuing. Chief Todd clarified that they have the same authorizations as before but noted that he has been focused on the budget recently. o Fire Prevention: The Fire Prevention Branch recently hired a Clerk III. Fire inspectors have been conducting business inspections according to a rotating schedule, utilizing EPR Fireworks and adding properties as inspections are completed, while storing historical data. Personnel have been actively engaged in community outreach and events, and they have maintained a strong presence on social media. They met with the seniors of Alu Like, participated in a career presentation at Youth Challenge, and joined Governor Josh Green for the declaration of Fire Prevention Month in October. The HWMO has been collaborating with the Prevention Branch to develop short video clips on fire prevention and wildfire tips to promote during October Fire Prevention Month. The Prevention Branch has maintained a 14-day turnaround time for plan reviews. Inspectors have been busy with commercial construction testing for new and updated buildings with fire suppression systems across both East and West Hawai'i. They are also involved in the UAS pilot program. Inspectors are also working on the UAS pilot program. • Logistics, Emergency Communications, and Vehicle Maintenance Section: o Maintenance: In September, the fire ordering site had 349 customers, 61 orders, and gross sales amounted to approximately $13K in products. The new Engine 14 has arrived on the island, and efforts are underway to fill the vacant clerk position. Mechanics completed a total of 174 repairs, made 23 service calls, and 11 contracted out.