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Facility Safety <br /> Mold testing, prompted by air sampling at Station #18 in June, initially showed no <br /> elevated levels. However, during a July kitchen renovation, a contractor identified mold <br /> within a wall, prompting abatement coordinated by DPW and the contractor. Safety is <br /> collaborating with the County Physician for potential medical evaluations. Station #2's <br /> post-abatement particle counts remain consistent, but elevated humidity requires <br /> ongoing monitoring. Semi-Annual Safety Checklists (Memo 25-056) are being reviewed, <br /> with follow-ups ongoing for stragglers and issues. <br /> Equipment and Procurement <br /> A procurement request for NFPA-compliant ground ladder testing supplies (estimated <br /> at $13,000) is pending. A survey identified a need for 45 ANSI-compliant Class A first-aid <br /> kits across facilities. The new Emergency Communications Center was added to the <br /> extinguisher inspection contract. <br /> Training and Preparedness <br /> The next Continuity of Operations (COOP) exercise, scheduled for October 7, 2025, will <br /> have an Admin and an Operations (tabletop) phase. A quarterly LODD Case Study video <br /> is being assigned via Vector Solutions. Updated sharps disposal guidelines for <br /> bloodborne pathogens are pending. A DOH-approved TB screening form was <br /> implemented via a Chief's memo. The Fire Safety Specialist completed the Safety <br /> Program Operations course at the National Fire Academy in July. <br /> Incidents and Safety Reviews <br /> Three new Incident/Accident Reports and one Vehicle/Equipment/Property Damage <br /> Report were received, reflecting ongoing vigilance. Risk management is reviewing a <br /> March 2025 HFD vs. HPD vehicle claim. Safety Bulletin 2025-010 addressed Bullard FX <br /> helmet cracks. Discussions with Maui FD regarding swift-water rescue gear are ongoing, <br /> with a site visit planned for late August. <br /> Safety Committee and Wellness <br /> The Joint HFD/HFFFA Safety Committee met on July 16, with minutes updated on <br /> SharePoint. A potential OSHA two-in/two-out precedent from Chicago FD's SOP (post- <br /> August 2023 LODD) was reviewed, and a draft video was submitted for the Chief's <br /> Quarterly Meeting. Our weekly "Wellness Wednesday" message has moved to social <br /> media to enhance engagement. Follow us on X (@a HFDSafety), Instagram (hfd.safety), <br /> and Facebook (Hawai'i Fire Department — Safety) for updates and safety tips. <br /> AVIATION OPERATIONS <br /> t <br /> i <br /> Training (Station 7& 74) <br /> 2025 1 JULY PAGE 15 <br />