2014-05-07 Fire Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawai‘i County Fire Commission Minutes of May 7, 2014 Page 2 FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT Chief Rosario introduced Deputy Chief Renwick Victorino, Assistant Chief Gantry Andrade of Emergency Operations, Battalion Chief lance Uchida of EMS in Support Services, Acting Volunteer Commander TJ James from Discovery Harbor, and Accountant Melanio Lorenzo. He highlighted the following from his written report: BUDGET STATUS FY 2013/2014: Mr. Lorenzo reported that expenditures are at 81.27%, well within their target. The contract for Unit 11 was ratified. They did a fiscal impact analysis for pay increases and projected a deficit of $16,140, but it will be covered by the general funds. FY 2014/2015: Chief Rosario reported that Mayor Kenoi provided the Council an amended budget which added a provision for a pilot water craft safety program and additional apparatus. Mr. Lorenzo worked with Terry Joyce of the State EMS. He reported that they received a contract modification and will be getting additional funding for this current fiscal year. They will request emergency funding for next year and hope to get 100% funding for pay increases. In response to an inquiry, Chief Rosario stated that calls for EMS have increased. The State Department of Health bills citizens for ambulance services. If a person is unable to pay, the State may reduce or forgive the bill. ALTERNATIVE FUNDING AND GRANTS FY 2012 Assistance to Fire Fighters Prevention Grant Application: The Smoke Detector Program is moving along as scheduled. FY 2013 CDBG Grant for Waiakea Quint: The apparatus is in the production phase, and they expect delivery in August. Capital Improvement Projects: The Kawailani Station Replacement Project is moving along. Land transfer is going through DLNR. They are working with the Police Department on a joint communications center. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES UPDATE Chief Rosario distributed an update to his goals and objectives. He highlighted items on the written report. They continue to work on the strategic plan. About 20 people signed up to help. They looked at other department’s strategic plans. They looked at their mission and vision statements and core values and want to make it more succinct. They are having a lot of peer support. They consulted with the union in order for the committee members to do a survey. They are exploring the possibility of being self- sufficient in EMS training. He continues to have regular communication with County Council members and the Mayor and his cabinet. Regular meetings with members of the Fire Department continue. Visibility at public events continues. He continues to