2014-03-12 Fire Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawai‘i County Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes March 12, 2014 Page 3 and looked at other fire department’s strategic plans. He made contact with Glenn Furuya to bring his leadership course to his staff of officers. He signed up for the Leadership Works Program in September.They are also looking at Furuya’s communication class. Commissioner De Luz said Furuya’s course is worth the investment. He suggested follow-ups for retention value. Chief Rosario further stated that other than the monthly meetings, he is able to meet with any of the commissioners on a one-to-one basis at other times. HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION Recruitments Internal recruitments within the County: They had to repost the position for Assistant Chief of Operations to meet Human Resources requirements. Assessment was completed with the assistance of an outside source. Recruitment for the Fire Equipment Operator continues. Open-competitive recruitments: Recruitment for the Fire Equipment Mechanic continues. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS DIVISION Special Operations Ocean Safety: Two lifeguards were hired for Punalu’u. They will now have coverage seven days a week. They received approval for five temporary hires for the summer. Hazmat: The SOG has been finalized. SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION They received an offer of a used tanker from Maui County. Training Bureau: The 22 recruits continue with training. Volunteer Division: Chief Krug reported that they are receiving first aid re- certification. They will be getting “three-in-one” brush boots. The captains’ meeting will be held in Volcano this Saturday. The city of Avalon is ready to ship the brush truck to Hawai‘i. Chief Krug further stated that after working as a volunteer for 18 years, he and his wife will be moving to Washington State to care for his mother-in- law. This is his final meeting. EMS Bureau: Two remounted ambulances were placed back in service at the Central and Waikoloa stations. Funding for two additional ambulances, one in Puna and one in Makalei, continues to advance in the State Legislature. The recruit class has entered the clinical and internship phase of training. They met with the “Braddahs” to discuss a media campaign and marketing PSA video for their Hands Only CPR. To date, over 2,000 people have been trained in Hands Only CPR. Commissioner De Luz suggested they ask the schools for video assistance. Prevention Bureau: The new inspectors completed their probationary period.