2013-02-13 Fire Commission Regular Minutes

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HawaiÒi County Fire Commission Meeting Minutes February 13, 2013 Page 3 two Water Safety Officers to be on duty at each tower on every given day. This will allow them to expand into the anticipated Jet Ski Program. Commissioner Henkel stated that the most popular ocean recreation areas in Puna are outside the CountyÓs jurisdiction. He asked if the situation might be improved in the future. Chief Rosario stated that their task is to guard the CountyÓs beaches. Chief Rosario reported that he and other chief officers attended two private business (Hawaiian Airlines and HMSA) luncheon meetings. They are a big partner with HMSA with the people they serve. Hawaiian Airlines talked about their expansion in HawaiÒi and plans for the future. Any increase in tourism will have to regards to public safety. Regarding his participation with community meetings and appearances, he attends most activities that take place during t HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION Recruitments Internal: The Fire Equipment Operator position will be filled by Fire Hazmat Specialist Jay Igawa on March 1, creating a vacancy in that position. Fire Medical Specialist Patrick Springer was promoted to driver which created a vacancy for that position. They have an established list for Fi when a vacancy comes up, they will be able to fill the position. The position for Fire Auxiliary Services Officer opens on February 14 and closes 23. They have a projected assessment date of May 17. The earliest they could put a person in the position is June 1. Fire captains are currently doing temporary assignment in that position. It gives the candidates the ability to see what the job entails. This is a very important Battalion Chief handles all dispatch and communications. nd Open-competitive: The 42 Firefighter Recruit class is projected to start May 1. They are working with the Department of Finance to make sure they can cover their salaries for the last two months of this budget. Filling the positions will reduce overtime a year from now when they get their assignments. Two dispatcher positions were filled on February 1, and the third will start on February 19. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS DIVISION Operations: The CST, Combat Support Team, through the HawaiÒi Army National GuardÓs Hazardous Materials, Weapons of Mass Destruction Team do drills with all jurisdictions throughout the State. HawaiÒi CountyÓs drill is scheduled for March. Battalion Chief Kosaki is the lead person. Generally, the chief officer and the militaryÓs officers come up with a scenario incident, an response drill. They also do training for their personnel. Special Operations Rescue: Equipment donated by the Sayre Foundation arrived and passed CouncilÓs resolution. One of these is dive computers for their rescue specialist