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<br /> <br /> <br /> Hazmat: <br /> Battalion Chief Kosaki attended the Hazmat Continuing Challenge on <br />o <br />September 6-9, 2011. In addition to the informative information gained in <br />the classes, he met with many vendors regarding equipment and supply <br />needs. <br /> Made contact with Liz Galvez from the Department of Health (DOH) HEER <br />o <br />Division. The DOH will be supplying the Department with two Hazcat kits <br />to assist with the categorizing of unknown hazardous materials. Training <br />will be conducted by DOH for the use of these kits in October and <br />November. This donation saved the Department over $7,000. <br /> Received the approval to purchase four multi Raes with PID capability with <br />o <br />2 Rae link 3 and docking calibration systems. These equipments were out <br />in the Ka‘ū and Volcano communities to monitor the SO2 levels when <br />Halemaumau was erupting and broke down because they were not <br />designed to be out 24/7. Will be going through a sole source approval to <br />purchase the systems. <br /> <br /> <br /> Rescue: <br /> Completed Aquatics Certification Competency program; completed <br />o <br />approximately 92% of all personnel. <br /> Purchased a new backup Billy Pugh net. <br />o <br /> Completing Memorandum of Agreement with the Coast Guard for a search <br />o <br />and rescue mission drill. Battalion Chief Kosaki is in charge of working <br />with the Coast Guard on this drill. <br /> <br /> <br /> Ocean Safety: <br /> Currently working towards erecting of the Punalu‘u tower. All permits have <br />o <br />been secured and planned date to begin construction is on October 10, <br />2011, however, there was a delay from Public Works who requested <br />additional plans for the construction design of the tower. <br /> There was a request for new surveyor towers on the north end of Hāpuna <br />o <br />beach overlooking the beach fronting Hāpuna Prince Hotel and for <br />Punalu’u beach. The Hāpuna surveyor tower has been approved using fair <br />share funds and the Punalu‘u tower will be purchased with CIP funds. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lee asked if Hāpuna Beach is a State or County park. <br /> <br />Chief Rosario replied a State park and the State provides funding to have lifeguards <br />at the beach. <br /> <br /> Sayre Foundation – puurchased 4 rescue boards, 8 megaphones, 2 AEDs, <br />o <br />and 13 AED cases. Resolution has passed and working with Laura Sayre <br />to schedule a dedication of these products. <br /> Jr. Lifeguard Program – grant for $20,000 secured from the Department of <br />o <br />Liquor to curb underage drinking. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />5 <br /> <br />