Board Packet for FC Meeting 8-28-25

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes July 24, 2025 Page 2 • Budget: The department came in under budget for the fiscal year, spending 92.36%, though some invoices are still outstanding, and grants continue as normal. • Human Resources: Numerous recruitments, promotions, and selections are in progress, with a large promotional process scheduled for August 1 st. A recruit class of about 20-25 candidates is set to begin on August 1st. • Emergency Operations: For June, there were a total of 2,475 calls, bringing the total year to date to 15,347, with the estimated total for the year about 30,700. Chief Todd reported several incidents, including structure fires, brush fires, and rescues, as shown in the report. • Special Operations: Hazmat personnel requested to attend the Hazmat Continuing Challenge. New X-Vehicles are on Oahu, expected to ship later this month or next month. They are moving forward with Ocean Safety positions, such as WSO V, I, 111, and IV. Regarding Rescue, the bid for Radon's repairs went through and was awarded to Riddle Marine. They are working on processing new equipment purchases with the new budget. In June, Aviation logged a total of 22.6 flight hours across various missions, including wildfire response, patient extrication, and shark surveys. Of this, 10.8 hours were dedicated to critical wildfire operations in Honoka`a and Pa`auilo, providing water drops and aerial support. Chopper 2 accounted for 7.5 flight hours. An additional 4.8 hours were spent supporting DLNR shark surveys. Chief Todd highlighted several notable responses, including a patient extraction in Waimanu Valley, search and rescue missions near Boiling Pots and Eagle's Nest, a helicopter crash offshore of Waipi`o Valley, and multiple swimmer/boater distress calls. Aviation also supported a multi-day DLNR shark survey near Mauna Kea Beach. • Support Services: Four new ambulances are expected to be in service by early August. EMS SUVs are also awaiting installation of the proper center consoles. The EMS Branch Equipment Committee recently attended a symposium hosted by Kapi`olani Community College. The current paramedic class completed its fourth rotation and final testing at the end of June and is now working toward state and national Iicensure requirements with DCCA. Chief Todd reported on various trainings and certifications completed by the Training Services Branch, as well as activities, training, and responses handled by the Volunteer Section. The Fire Prevention Section continued its community outreach through events, trainings, and media coverage, and all plan reviews were completed within the required 14-day timeframe.