2017-09-20 Fire Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Minutes of September 20, 2017 Page 2 FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT BATTALION CHIEF KAZUO TODD gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Department's Auxiliary Services including their website, MSA replacement, SDS binder, email conversion, Target Solutions, and their SharePoint Solutions. Chief Rosario pointed out that everyone now has an email account. VOLUNTEER COMMANDER JOHN BERTSCH highlighted items on his written report. The monthly meeting was held in Discovery Harbor where they held executive leadership training in defensive driving. Their website, www.hvfca.net, is a conduit for volunteer recruitment. They can post training information, and it has a data base of all members. Work on the SOGs continues. Wet drills are being done in districts without water restrictions. The next captains' meeting will be on 11/18/17 at 9:00 a.m. at his station, Seven Bravo in Palisades. Volunteers are given certificates of service for one year and every five years thereafter. Chief Rosario highlighted items on his written report: • Budget and Finance: ➢ 2017/2018: Due to the payroll lag, half of June's payroll went into this fiscal year. They have expended 99% of their equipment budget. The budget is on track. ➢ 2018/19: The budget kickoff was on September 15. They were told to prepare two budgets, a status quo one and one with a 3% reduction, which is $750,000. There is not much more they can cut without cutting services. The County expects a 3% shortfall. Last year they were directed to present a 5% reduction. They did not do it, and the County cut their budget. They have critical needs in their office. The budget will be due on November 1, and the supplemental budget will follow. If the County ends up with a surplus, then they can consider the supplemental budget. The 5 -year replacement program is now in its 6t" year. Alternative Funding and Grants ➢ 2016 CDBG: The Pahala Wildland Pumper has been delayed at the plant. ➢ 2015 AFG Grant: They have not yet received word. Human Resources Division ➢ Internal Recruitment: There are three applicants for two BC vacancies. ➢ Open Recruitment: October 1 is hire date for an account clerk and three Radio Dispatcher I and two alternates. Emergency Operations Division ➢ Operations: A Hawaiian Airlines flight to LAX had a fire on board and made an emergency landing. They responded to a couple brush fires in West Hawaii with air and water support. Personnel held MDA and Wildfire fundraisers. ➢ Special Operations: ✓ Hazmat: Four HFD personnel will attend the Hazmat Continuing Challenge being funded by the local LEPC. They completed their annual refresher class for Hazmat Technician which is required by HIOSH.