Board Packet for FC Meeting 2-26-26

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Hawaii County Fire Commission Meeting Agenda February 26, 2026 Page 2 • Operational & Divisional Reports: Summary of activities from emergency operations, special operations, ocean safety, EMS, training, prevention, and other branches. • Program Updates & Highlights: Safety program, emergency operations highlights, and snapshot/stories. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Consideration of the Process to Appoint a Permanent Fire Chief. The Commission will discuss the process for recruiting, screening, selecting, and appointing a permanent Fire Chief in accordance with Fire Commission Rule 11. Discussion may include establishment of a timeline, recruitment strategies, screening criteria, interview procedures, and other elements of the selection process. The Commission anticipates further considering training offered by the Department of Human Resources and the notice of vacancy to be published. Following discussion, the Commission may take action on the above. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Hawaii County Fire Commission's Annual Report The Commission will review the draft Annual Report, discuss any proposed revisions, and take action as appropriate, including approval of the final report. The Annual Report is a report on the Commission's activities to be submitted to the Mayor, Managing Director, and the Council, in accordance with Fire Commission Rule 4(h). B. Commission's Secretary Position The Commission will discuss the status of the Commission's Secretary position, including the upcoming vacancy effective March 1 , and the absence of a backup position or contingency plan. The Commission may consider possible options and take action as appropriate. Vill. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) For the following agenda item, the Commission anticipates convening an executive session to consider charges against officers or employees of the Fire Department where matters affecting privacy will be involved, as specified below, and to consult with the commission's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities, pursuant to HRS §§ 92-4, 92-5(a)(2), (a)(4), and Charter of the County of Hawaii § 13-20(b): A. Consideration of a Draft Confidential Communication to Temporary Chief Volpe Relating to: