2017-05-10 Fire Commission Regular Minutes

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Minutes of May 10, 2017 Page 2 They will receive EMS reimbursement for EMS S & W. FY 2017/2018: Chief Rosario reported that they received the Mrevised budget. Funding for contractual overtime and training was put back into the budget. They also received funding for hazmat protective suits, Ocean Safety, and an extension of their apparatus replacement program. Mr. Lorenzo stated that their initial request of $48 million was cut by $2.9 million. $2 million was restored, and they are very grateful. Alternative Funding and Grants 2016: CDBG: The Pahala Wildland Pumper Apparatus Project is in production and is expected to be completed in October. 2015: AFG Grant: Replacement of the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Inventory is expected to be completed by June 30. Human Resources Division: Seventeen Fire Fighter Recruits started on May 1. They are in consultation for additional funding to continue the Community Paramedicine Program. Their goal is to reduce the need for 911 services. Commissioner St. Ambrogio stated that she is working with Program 360 which borders on the same issues. She asked about identifying areas where people are most vulnerable. Chief Rosario will provide her with contact information for Captains Hara and Ebersole. Bargaining Units 1 and 2 will receive 2% salary increases effective April 1. Emergency Operations Division: Operations: They conducted BC training and shadowing for captains. Special Operations Hazmat: They are in the process of replacing hazmat suits that are nearing the end of their useful life. Rescue: They received $25,000 from the Karakin Foundation via the Sayre Foundation to purchase repelling equipment. Ocean Safety: New PA systems were and routed through the Sayre Foundation. Bills HB14 to provide lifeguards at Kua Bay and SB562 to continue to provide immunity for lifeguards died at the legislature. They conducted assessment and interviews for WSOs.