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Hawaii Fire Commission <br /> Regular Session Minutes <br /> December 12, 2024 <br /> Page 3 <br /> o Ocean Safety: WSO Promotional Recruitment E&E: The update has been <br /> approved by HGEA and is now awaiting review by DHR. A consultation letter <br /> was submitted to HGEA for the Hilo District tower staffing, proposing <br /> seniority-based staffing as a priority over the rotation schedule. They've been <br /> using the Hapuna mobile office space to conduct safety work. They moved to <br /> a new records management system, Watchtower, which is more <br /> straightforward and user-friendly, and used to track analytics at the beaches. <br /> o Rescue: Confined space rescue equipment has been purchased, and <br /> additional necessary items are being procured. Discussions are ongoing <br /> regarding CMC Rope Rescue training (Levels I, II, and possibly III) for all <br /> Rescue personnel. An Off-Duty Rescue training program has been authorized <br /> for the entire year starting January 2025. <br /> • Support Services: <br /> o Emergency Medical Services: Training and EMS Branch personnel <br /> participated in ALERRT training in collaboration with the Police Department. <br /> New medics are under fabrication and will be assigned to Stations 1, 12, 16, <br /> and 20. Medical Specialist II assessment center was held on November 12t" <br /> and those positions have been assigned, effective on the 16t". FMS III Kilipaki <br /> Kanae was recognized by the County Council in Kona with the Haweo Award. <br /> EMS Branch personnel attended a meet-and-greet with Adjutant Major <br /> General Logan and Brigadier General Mallory from the State of Hawaii <br /> Department of Defense. They also participated in the quarterly Kona <br /> Community Hospital trauma meeting and assisted with coordinating dignitary <br /> standby for the vice president. Additionally, they took part in the Caregiver <br /> Resource Fair held at the Royal Kona Resort. <br /> o Training Services Branch: The 53rd recruit class completed the Firefighter <br /> Two Pro Board curriculum. Personnel attended SoCal Live Fire Training in <br /> California. The 53rd recruit class completed swim week, earning their <br /> Aquatics Competency Certification, and concluded Active Attack Integrated <br /> Response Training at Pohakuloa Training Area. <br /> o Volunteer Training Section: Multiple Volunteer Companies attended the <br /> Waimea Community Association's Mahalo First Responders Dinner. <br /> o Fire Prevention Branch: Chief Todd reported efforts to build out EPR <br /> Fireworks properties. Prevention personnel participated in the Kealakehe <br /> High School Career Fair and have been conducting safety talks, collaborating <br /> with Na Leo to provide safety tips for January, February, and March. Chief <br /> Henderson met with staff to discuss amendments to the State Fire Code. On <br /> November 7th and 8th, Fire Prevention Inspectors worked with recruits to <br /> cover the IFSTA portions of fire prevention. They also participated in a fire <br /> safety talk at Waimea Country School and assisted with the career fair for 8th <br />