2025-01-23 Fire Commission Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes January 23, 2025 Page 4 stroke patient care, resulting in positive outcomes. Theyare also working with o Training Services Branch: The 53rd recruit class participated in a firefighter combat challenge, featuring seven skill stations such as PPE donning, stair climb with a high-rise pack, hose hoist, Keiser sled (simulating forcible entry), 24-foot extension ladder throw, hose drag, and victim rescue. The challenge aims to integrate firefighting skills, promote fitness, and highlight the effort needed in emergencies. The class also completed the Fire Ground Survival Program and one week of Rapid Intervention Training to teach self-rescue and firefighter rescue techniques. HFD personnel, along with Civil Defense, National Parks, and DOFAW, attended ICS 300 and 400 training at Haihai Training Classroom. o Volunteer TrainingSection: 1-participated in “Heroes and Helpers” at Target.5-B (Hawaiian Acres)assisted with fire suppression operations.5-D (Fern Acres)responded to four calls in Decemberand participated in numerous community outreach events.5-C (Fern Forest)was dispatched to fires.7-B (Kalaoa)was dispatched to a total of six calls.8-A was dispatched to four fires.9-B (Kanehoa)maintained a Firewatch on New Year’s Eve.Chief Todd noted that most volunteers were on standby at the volunteer stations on New Year's, in preparation for potential fireworks- related fires. o Fire PreventionBranch:Chief Todd reported that fire inspectors are conducting business inspections on a rotating schedule across Districts 1, 3, 7, and 9 this month, while continuing community outreach and social media efforts. Captain Goo has led the implementation of the drone system, recently using it at South Point for a vehicle off a cliff. Deputy Chief Volpe addedthat divers discovered the car in the water and, using the drone, they were able to verify its location more quickly, safely, and cost-effectively than using a helicopter. This incident helped demonstrate the drone's potential over traditional methods. While still refining the deployment model to comply with HFFA guidelines, they are working toward creating an aviation section to manage helicopters and the expanding drone program, with progress expected through Special OPS. Chief Todd reported that the Prevention Branch continues with community outreach, events, and social media efforts. They supported a home adult care company with their Home Fire Evacuation Plan and Basic Fire Extinguisher Education, and also assisted the training division with Fireground Survival. On December 13th, they assisted with the Magic of the Season event. On December 14th, they attended Waiakea High School’s Health and Safety Fair. On December 18th, they visited the Arc of Hilo for a special event,