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Chief Rosario reported that three of the five trucks from the California <br />Forestry Division had to be taken out of service due to some minor repairs. <br />Captain DeSa returned to work, and will resume working on issues at the <br />Four Seasons station. If they do not allow their employees to leave the <br />premises, he would have no problem shutting down that volunteer station. <br />The employees who staff the station are very good workers, but they are not <br />been allowed to leave the premises. Chief Rosario further reported that <br />sometimes they get no response from some volunteer stations and also no <br />representation at the Captains' meetings. Captain DeSa will work on this <br />matter. <br />SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION <br /> <br /> EMS Bureau: They continue to work with KCC for their EMS training. Hilo <br />staffing has been reduced, but they are hoping that KCC gets the funds to <br />continue the program. They met with PTA Fire Administration regarding EMS <br />interoperability and improvement of service delivery. They received equipment <br />for the Hands only CPR training for schools through the Shipper's Warf Grant. <br /> <br /> Prevention Bureau: They had their first island-wide drop off and pick up <br />campaign for unused fireworks. They destroyed 8,668 pieces of fireworks at a <br />controlled site and the landfill. They will continue with this program every year at <br />designated times. They continue to work with the Naniloa Hotel to bring the hotel <br />into code compliance. <br /> <br /> Dispatch: They continue to do well with the three new dispatchers. They <br />continue to work with Intrado on their new system. <br /> <br /> Auxiliary Services/Warehouse: They received eight corded Sawzalls (Trademarked) <br />(reciprocating saws) to replace the remaining battery operated ones. Bids are <br />being sought to remove albezia trees at Station 18 in Hawaiian Paradise Park. <br />One tree fell, slightly damaging the station. A neighbor expressed concern about <br />other trees in the area. <br /> <br /> Maintenance Shop: A dedicated high speed internet connection was made <br />directly into the maintenance shop. They are working on getting two PCs with <br />the primary function addressing the Vehicle Maintenance Software and Fleet <br />Maintenance Program. <br /> <br />NEW PROJECTS/BUSINESS: <br /> The EMSFun Run will be at Liliuokalani Park on <br />August 3. The Hawai'i Fire Chief's Association Conference will be held on <br />November 7-9, 2013, at the Fairmont Orchid at Mauna Lani Hotel. <br /> <br />EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC RELATIONS: <br /> The EMS Bureau conducted a Hands Only <br />CPR training for the senior class at Kealakehe High School on May 9. Over 140 <br /> <br />