2024-12-12 Fire Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes December 12, 2024 Page 4 to 12th graders. Additionally, they supported swim week, participated in ALERT training, and took part in the Christmas parade. For planning review, they are maintaining a 14-day turnaround time and are actively working on the Fire Investigations/UAS Pilot Program. • Logistics, Emergency Communications, and Vehicle Maintenance Section: o Maintenance: In November, there were 353 customers and 51 orders, with gross order sales of$14.9k in products. Auxiliary services are working on installing canopy tents at Stations 15 and 7 to provide shelter for vehicles parked outside. They will also be reviewing applicants for the Program Support Technician position. The mechanics handled a total of 224 calls, including 36 service calls and 16 contracted out. o Emergency Communications: FCO I had the opportunity to attend ALERRT training with the HFD and HPD recruit classes. FCOs are working shifts out of HFD for the first two shifts, with one dispatcher transitioning to work out of HPD from midnight to 8:00 a.m. Progress continues with the implementation of EFD, which includes protocol systems integrated into the computer that prompt dispatchers with specific questions. This system is designed for compliance, with built-in quality assurance to ensure standardization. Additionally, they began collaborating with Spillman representatives to develop response plans for CAD. o Information Technology: They held meetings and site visits to the Joint Communications Center. Certificate of Occupancy was issued on November 1, 2024, but they are still awaiting the installation of various IT systems. Chief Todd reported that there is no tentative move-in date yet. Additionally, an ISA I will begin on the 16th. There was discussion about the dispatch BC's duties and whether they assist in the center during times of need. Chair Kosaki questioned why the BC in dispatch doesn't help if she has expertise in that area. Chief Todd explained that she doesn't want to set an expectation to be in dispatch every time there's an issue. Deputy Chief Volpe stated that as a BC, their role isn't to be a dispatcher, and it's unrealistic to expect someone to be available 24/7, the goal is ongoing recruitment. He also mentioned that support, like covering breaks, likely happens when necessary. Chair Kosaki clarified that the expectation is not for the BC to be in dispatch all the time, but rather to assist when short-staffed, as the team works together. DCC Salas-Ferguson noted that the purpose of reviewing the department's operations is to recommend improvements. • Safety Specialist Report: They're still working on the respiratory protection program and FireGrid for improved inventory and equipment tracking. They've also been