2015-01-21 Fire Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii County Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes January 21, 2015 Page 3 Alternate water sources have been identified in case of structure and/or brush fire in the area. ➢ Special Operations ✓ Ocean Safety: The lifeguard tower at Honolii was installed by a private vendor who used a very large helicopter. Notice was placed in the newspaper that the beach would be closed during the installation. For the most part, the public did a great job of clearing the area. They did a lot of preparation and tried to minimize the impact to the community. Hats off to BC Kosaki who spear headed the project. They are now replacing the tower at Carlsmith Beach. The only one left to be replaced is at Kahului Beach Park. • SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION ➢ Volunteer Training: Volunteer Commander Paul Lakin said new volunteer training started. Two companies in the Pahoa area have been helping with the brush fires. Most recruits received their three -in -one boots, and new recruits will be fitted later. Chief Rosario reported that the boots were funded by the County Council. The captains' meeting will be on February 21 at the Ainaloa Longhouse. Chair De Luz asked for a tentative schedule of the meetings and emphasized the importance of commissioners attending the meetings. ➢ Training Bureau: The 43rd Fire Fighter recruit class will graduate in May. The seven EMS licensed personnel will be going out to various medic units to start their evaluation period. 130 personnel have gone through the Fire Ground Survival Training. 20 personnel have gone through the Dive Rescue Specialist training in November and December. ➢ EMS Bureau: Chief attended the HEMSIS conference on Maui that focused on improving cardiac arrest survival rates and pre -hospital high performance CPR. ➢ Prevention Bureau: They had a small number of fire due to fireworks on New Years. ➢ Auxiliary Services: Three dispatchers recently resigned. It is a very difficult position to keep. Many of the dispatchers are young with families. Generally, they have three dispatchers at work. Police and fire dispatch systems are very different. • EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC RELATIONS: BC Lance Uchida was received the County of Hawaii Supervisor of the Year Award for 2014. COMMITTEE REPORTS/UPDATES • Budget and Finance (Committee Chair De Luz): No report.