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<br />Mayor Fire Chief <br /> <br />Deputy Fire Chief <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />25 Aupuni Street Suite 2501 <br /> <br /> (808) 932-2900 Fax (808) 932-2928 <br /> <br />July 31, 2018 <br /> <br />TO : OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND ALL DEPARTMENT HEADS <br /> <br />FROM : DARREN J. ROSARIO, FIRE CHIEF <br /> <br />SUBJECT : RELOCATION OF THE VOLCANO FIRE STATION (STATION 19) <br /> <br /> collapse event and the degradation of Highway 11 between <br />the 28 to 32 mile marker, the Volcano Fire Station which was located within the National Park at <br />the former Kilauea Military Camp (Station 19) has been temporarily relocated to a safer location. <br /> <br />The following emergency apparatus and personnel have been relocated as noted below: <br /> <br /> Engine Company 19 has been relocated Fire Station to assist with the <br />Leilani Eruption incident. <br /> Medic 19 has been relocated to t <br /> During the hours of 9:00am to 6:00pm, Medic 19 is moved up to the Cooper Center at the <br />Volunteer Company 19 Alpha Fire Station to provide for better Emergency Medical <br />Services response. <br /> Medic 19 moves back Fire Station after 6:00pm, alternating emergency <br /> <br /> <br />This immediate move is part of our short-term plan to keep our personnel safe, as well as <br />intermediate plan is two folds: <br />1. Rent or lease a property/housing in an area outside of the hazard zone but within the <br />response district. <br />2. Build a temporary station at an optimal location in regards to emergency response outside <br />of the hazard zone. <br />Both plans have received preliminary approvals by FEMA and are in process. The long-term <br />plan is to build a brand-new fire station has yet to receive FEMA approval at this point. <br /> <br />This continues to be a dynamic and fluid situation. Our priorities and decision making shall be <br />for life safety considerations and providing optimal service to the community. We thank you for <br />your patience and understanding during this ongoing event. <br /> <br />Mahalo and please be safe. <br /> <br /> <br />DARREN J. ROSARIO <br />Fire Chief <br /> <br /> <br />