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HawaiiCountyFire Commission <br />Meeting Agenda <br />January 15, 2026 <br />Page 2 <br />The Commission will acknowledge and honor the passing of Fire Chief Kazuo <br />Todd and Fire Commission Vice Chair Steven Hirakami. <br />VI.FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT <br />The Acting Fire Chief or designee will report on the following departmental <br />matters: <br />Administrative Update:Budget, grants, and human resources. <br />Operational & Divisional Reports: Summary of activities from emergency <br />operations, special operations, ocean safety, EMS, training, prevention, and <br />other branches. <br />Program Updates & Highlights:Safety program, emergency operations <br />highlights, and snapshot/stories. <br />VII.UNFINISHEDBUSINESS <br />A.Consideration ofimplementingan employee survey tool as part of the <br />Fire Chief’s annual evaluation process. <br />Continueddiscussion from the November 20, 2025 meeting and other prior <br />meetings. Commissioner Kosaki will report on the additional information he <br />obtained from the Department of Finance,including the budget and the <br />procurement process.(Continued fromNovember 20, 2025 meeting). <br />VIII.NEW BUSINESS <br />A.Consideration ofFire Chief Todd’s annual performance evaluation. <br />The Commission will considerhow to proceed with the annual performance <br />evaluation of the Fire Chiefin light of the Fire Chief's recent passing. <br />B.Appointment of a Temporary Fire Chief. <br />The Commission will discuss the process for selecting and appointing a <br />temporary Fire Chief in accordance withFire CommissionRule 13. Following <br />discussion, the Commission may take action to name a temporary Fire Chief <br />to serve until such time as a permanent Fire Chief is appointed by the <br />Commission. <br />C.Consideration of the Process to Appoint a Permanent Fire Chief. <br /> <br />