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Regular Session Minutes <br />May 29, 2025 <br />Page 4 <br />Special Events:Engine operations training took place on 4/10 at PTA with West <br />assistedwith Merri Monarch tent setups and EMS <br />standby. <br />Special Operations Highlights: Haz-Mat:The 93rd CST Hazmat training was <br />scheduled to take place from May 1–9.CST Hazmat training was scheduled for May <br />1-9. <br />Rescue: The IFB for Radon has been issued. Preparations are underway for the <br />solicitation of annual Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundationequipment requests and <br />award nominations. <br />Support Services:Emergency Medical Services: Battalion Chief Honda retired after <br />25 years of service. The department has been in communication with Hilo Benioff <br />Medical Center regarding a roof clearance issue atthe ER. Waiakea High School <br />recently hosted its Health Academy senior project presentations, where EMS Branch <br />personnel assisted as judges. The next four new ambulance units are currently in <br />the fabrication stage. The recruit has completed EMT training, and MICT students <br />are expected to finish their program by August. Field death pronouncement <br />protocols have been implemented. Emergency Medical Responder recertifications <br />are progressing, and work is ongoing on the health data exchange process with <br />ESO. <br />Training Services Branch: Firefighter Recruit interviews have been completed for <br />thirty candidates. HR Orientation is scheduled for May 16, 2025, marking the next <br />phase of the screening process for prospective hires. Additionally, Training <br />completed the Engine Company Operations programat PTA. <br />Recess was called at 10:08 a.m., and the meeting reconvened at 10:20 a.m. <br />Volunteer Training Section:1-A assisted with the Merrie Monarch Parade. Units 5-B, <br />5-C, and 5-D responded to the large brush fire in Fern Acres. 6-B provided support <br />at an MVA until HFD arrived on scene. 7-B assisted with a brush fire in District 12. 8- <br />A participated in community events with HWMO, and 9-B hosted an HWMO <br />meeting. A member of 10-D completed the initial 40-hour classroom and closed- <br />course competency requirements and is working on completing driver training. 14-A <br />is awaiting delivery of a new 2025 International chassis with OSCO buildout. A new <br />water tanker is also planned for South Kohala at Kohala Ranch. 16-B completed 63 <br />hours of training. 19-A also supported the Fern Acres brush fire response, while 12- <br />A responded to multiple fire incidents. <br />Fire Prevention Section: Fire Prevention has been actively conducting inspections <br />and community outreach. In preparation for wildfire season, they’ve produced <br />social media and other community platforms. They’ve participated in various school <br /> <br />