2025-01-23 Fire Commission Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes January 23, 2025 Page 5 presenting on fire safety. They are maintaining a 14-day turnaround for plan reviews. Fire investigations included two incidents: a residential structure fire on December 5th and a commercial fire on December 15th. Logistics, Emergency Communications, and Vehicle Maintenance Section: o Maintenance:Canopy tents for stations are being planned to provide shelter for vehicles parked outside. Chief Todd reported that the roof at Pahala Fire Station has been completed after 18 years. Upcoming work includes Stations 2, 4, and 7. Equipment for Engine 14 has been installed and deployed. The apparatus and repair section completed 213 repairs, 40 service calls, and eight contracted out. o Emergency Communications: One interview was held for the Supervising Fire Communications Officer position, which was offered to Richard Arias. He accepted and began on January 1, 2025. Several meetings are ongoing to prepare for the move to the new communication center, though the go-live date has been delayed due to various factors. Discussions with HR continue regarding the filling of Fire Captain Emergency Communications positions. o Information Technology:The Professional Trainee ISA I position has been filled. Work is underway on the installation of mobile data terminal equipment for the new Engine 14, along with Windows 11 upgrades. They are in the process of conducting inventory checks and planning to integrate it into the EPR Fireworks system, allowing digital tracking of equipment in individual folders. The goal is to provide iPads for digital record-keeping, replacing paperwork. This will also extend to vehicle checks, allowing for digital records. Additionally, they are addressing firewall issues to enable mobile data terminals to connect back to Spillman. Safety Specialist Report: They are continuing with their respiratory program, including fit testing and other related activities. They are also testing Firegrid software for tracking the fit testing program. Work is ongoing on aviation safety initiatives, including the development of a video. Additionally, updates are being made to the return-to-work policy. In December, there were five accidents, four vehicle/property damage reports, and one resolved aviation event. Further discussion took place regarding risk management meetings with the county, which had been paused for three or four years. These meetings will now resume and be held quarterly. Chief Todd announced that Captain Eric Loyola retired on December 30 after a 30- December 30, following a 25-year career, including service with the Police Department. Senior Account Clerk Jason retired on December 30 aftermore than 34