2016-11-09 Fire Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes November 9, 2016 Page 3 involved in the BEI chlorine leak to identify lessons learned and how to make improvements. ✓ Rescue: Regarding recent incidents on Oahu over the use of the helicopter, Hawaii County does not do what Honolulu does. However, they have re- evaluated their current policies and procedures and a memo clarifying these safety procedures is being finalized. Support Services Division ✓ Training: Work was done with assisting the Fire Ground Survival Class. ✓ Volunteer Training: A new volunteer commander will be selected at the next captain's meeting on November 19 at Cooper's Center at 10:00 a.m. ✓ EMS Bureau: Captain Hara was able to secure a motorized wheelchair for an elderly couple in Kona identified through their incident reduction program. The couple has difficulty moving about their residence resulting in numerous calls to 911. Chair De Luz offered to assist in building a ramp for them. ✓ Prevention Bureau: They conducted 29 public school assemblies relating to their FFSG Program and Fire Prevention week teaching approximately 9,000 children about fire safety. ✓ Auxiliary Services: The maintenance shop is busy with maintenance and repairs. One dispatcher was cleared for temporary assignment to FRD II. The hiring and promotion process is being worked on for FRD I and IIIs. ✓ Warehouse: The move is being delayed due to office space issues. New Projects/Business: The new Haihai station is expected to be completed by January -February 2017. They continue with the Nomex testing in anticipation of union agreement being a requirement. Vice Chair Becker reported on a continuity of operations plan which he felt needs to be integrated county -wide. He contacted Chief Ranger John Brower of the Volcanoes National Park who will get an emergency coordinator to work with them. Chief Rosario stated that he would like the Deputy Chief to participate. Other Departmental Activities: Chief Rosario stated that he is open to any concerns the commissioners have. Commissioner St. Ambrogio asked if the concern about commissioners having some kind of identification has been resolved. Corporation Counsel Stebbins stated that she doesn't see any issue with an identification card for fire commissioners if the department has the ability to make it. Recess was called at 12:42 p.m. The meeting reconvened 1:10 p.m. Commissioner St. Ambrogio left during the break. COMMITTEE REPORTS (None.)