HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 FIRE CHIEFS REPORT FY21-22 MAYHawai’i Fire Department
fire@hawaiicounty.gov 808-932-2900
25 Aupuni St., Hilo, HI 96720
FIRE CHIEFS REPORT
The Best Preparation for Tomorrow
is Doing Your Best Today
H. Jackson Brown Jr.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TO THE FIRE COMMISSION ______________________________________ 3
Atmospheric Outlook for The Island of Hawaiʿi _________________________ 3
Drought: ________________________________________________________________ 3
Fire: ___________________________________________________________________ 3
Tropical Cyclones: ________________________________________________________ 3
Highlights _______________________________________________________________ 4
Outreach _______________________________________________________________ 4
BUDGET ______________________________________________________ 5
FY 2021-2022 ___________________________________________________________ 5
Alternative Funding and Grants ______________________________________________ 5
HUMAN RESOURCES ___________________________________________ 6
Internal Recruitment within Department _______________________________________ 6
Internal Recruitment within the County ________________________________________ 6
Open-Competitive Recruitment ______________________________________________ 6
Classification ____________________________________________________________ 7
Labor Relations __________________________________________________________ 7
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS DIVISION _____________________________ 7
Total Calls for CY 2022 ____________________________________________________ 7
Updates: ________________________________________________________________ 7
Battalion 1, East Hawaiʻi ___________________________________________________ 8
Battalion 2 West Hawaiʻi ___________________________________________________ 9
Special Operations: _______________________________________________________ 9
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION __________________________________ 10
Emergency Medical Services Branch: ________________________________________ 10
Training Branch: _________________________________________________________ 11
Volunteer Training Section: ________________________________________________ 12
Fire Prevention Branch: ___________________________________________________ 13
Logistics, Emergency Communication Section, and Vehicle Maintenance Sections: ____ 14
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TO THE FIRE COMMISSION
Atmospheric Outlook for The Island of Hawaiʿi
The persistent La Niña conditions developed during 2020 and continued through 2021, which
has led to dry summer and fall conditions, is anticipated to continue through 2022. This dry
cycle was observed in 2021 all the way through December. In January, drought conditions
subsided due to return to wetter conditions. The persistent trade winds have suppressed
leeward rainfall, causing drought development quicker than anticipated. By May 9th, vast
areas of drought conditions were being experienced on the leeward side of the Island.
Drought:
By the end of May 2022, almost half of the Big Island
was in Abnormally Dry to Extreme Drought conditions.
These drought conditions significantly increase wildfire
risk in Hawaiʿi. The longer-range modeling has
predicted continued dry weather through November.
This has led to the prediction that the peak fire
conditions and Red Flag Warnings will happen earlier in
the year and may extend the peak fire season into late
fall. Additionally, the availability of water in catchment
dependent areas will be impacted by limited availability.
This may lead to limited resources for firefighting efforts.
Fire:
These drought conditions associated with the La Niña have cured massive amounts of
potential wildland fuel on the leeward side of the Island. The short period of wet conditions
has allowed an explosion of light flashy fuels which has increased the threat of a large-scale
fire for this year. To put the threat into context, the conditions this year are more favorable for
a Mana Road type fire than last year. And this dryer than normal period may last longer than
last year. The fall months of September and October are typically the most prone to wildfire
starts in Hawaiʿi. However, there are no longer these normal Fire Seasons. This will stretch
our already limited resources.
Tropical Cyclones:
One of the bright notes of the forecast is that during
La Niña seasons, there are fewer Tropical Cyclones
experienced. As the National Weather Service points
out, it only takes one to make landfall to be
disastrous, the fewer potential storms are a welcome
message. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration predicts 2 to 4 Tropical Cyclones
compared to the 4 to 5 in a normal season.
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Highlights
The following are the highlights for the last month. The complete list of responses will be
provided in the Emergency Operations Division Update
• May 2, HFCA Conference Update
• May 4, County Council Appearance Bill 166 $3.4M S&W
• May 4, Aviation Meeting
• May 6, Tsunami Preparedness Planning
• May 9, HFCA Conference General Meeting
• May 10, Assessment Center Meeting (Support Services)
• May 11, County Cabinet Meeting
• May 11, HFCA Association Meeting
• May 12, Drought Outlook Meeting
• May 18, Civil Defense Salamander Training
• May 20, HFCA Conference Update
• May 25, County Cabinet Meeting
• May 26, Farewell Potluck for Liz Johns
• May 27, Meeting w/ Retiree Joe Farias
• May 27, Meeting with Retiree Glen Honda
• May 31, COVID-19 Meeting
Outreach
• May 2, Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
• May 3, Interagency IMT Meeting
• May 4, Japanese Counsel of Security Meeting
• May 5, Homeless in the Park Task Force
• May 12, Ethics Mediation
• May 12, Managing Director Meeting
• May 13, Drone Operations Meeting
• May 16, Police Week Memorial Ceremony (East)
• May 17, National EMS Week Photo Shoot
• May 18, Honoring the Baseball State Championship
• May 18, 2nd Reading of Bill 166 $3.4M S&W
• May 18, Police Week Memorial Ceremony (West)
• May 23, Joint Wildland Training at Pōhakuloa Training Area
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BUDGET
FY 2021-2022
FY 2021-2022 - County Budget:
Total spending through May 31, 2022, is at 94.01% with 92% of the fiscal year
completed.
County funded budget
Salaries & Wages closed at 94.49% Fire.
OCE expenditures closed at 92.38% in Fire.
We received additional funding in our overtime budget of $3,450,000 through Ordinance
No. 22-60, which passed Council on May 23, 2022. There continues to be a liability of
$200,000 in dozer rental costs for FY 2022.
State Funded Budget Items:
The second quarter billing for State EMS costs were completed on May 31 and submitted
to the State for reimbursement. We have received $5.4 million in reimbursement. We
have billed the State for costs through December 2021, for a total of $11.1 million, or 49%
of the award. We expect to complete the third quarter billing by the end of June, and the
final billing at the end of July.
FY 2022-2023
The Budget for FY 2023 passed Council on June 2, 2023. Our final budget with
modifications is expected at the end of June. We received an additional $143,000 from
Council Member Kierkiewicz to have a Strategic Master Plan prepared.
Alternative Funding and Grants
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant
Federal Grant of $3,511,641 for six (6) Captain positions and three (3)
Fire Fighter positions for 36 months. Current expenditures as of 5/31/22 is $426,689.01.
USDA, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, State & Private Forestry
Federal grant award of $197,637 (with County match of $197,637) for FY 2022. The
budget is amended to reflect 100% purchases of supplies and the grant period is being
extended through February 2023. Current expenditures as of 5/31/22 is $96,097.16, plus
$174,448.75 in encumbrances. There is 32% of the grant award remaining.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program FY 2020 (AFG-S) COVID-19 Supplemental
Federal grant award in the amount of $379,910.66 for the period 8/6/2020 – 8/5/2022
($345,373.33 Federal funds, $34,537.33 County match). Current expenditures as of
5/31/22 is $330,141, or 96% of the grant award.
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Hāpuna Beach State Park
State grant award of $895,505 for lifeguard services for FY 2022. Personnel Costs at 86%
expended as of 5/31/22. The state has reimbursed $671,628.75 as of April 30, 2022.
Kua Bay, Kekaha Kai State Park
State grant award of $480,000 for lifeguard services for FY 2022. Personnel Costs at 59%
expended as of 5/31/22. The state has reimbursed $360,000 as of April 30, 2022.
FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters: Grant application was submitted 12/17/21 to FEMA to
purchase extractors for all fire stations. No update.
CDBG-MIT: HFD has been allocated $1.8 million and will be purchase an incident
command vehicle, brush trucks, and a trailer.
HMGP – Post Fire Grant: FM-5404-HI is set at $584,083.00 for post fire
recovery. Application submitted to HIEMA on April 29, 2022.
HIEMA HMGP Funding: Request submitted to HIEMA for excess Federal funding to cover
station hardening, generators, and a portable station. Ask is approximately $4,420,000.
Geothermal Fund: Council approved Resolution no. 328-22 on March 23, 2022, to transfer
$300,500 to the Geothermal Fire Equipment account for use by the Fire Department to
purchase a mobile self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) compressor unit, 20 SCBA
bottles, and an F-450 for towing and transport to be housed at Station 10 in Pahoa.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Internal Recruitment within Department
• Fire Captain (Emergency Communications) – Fire/EMS Specialist III Stacy Domingo
promoted effective June 1, 2022.
• Fire Captain (Fire Prevention Bureau) – Fire Prevention Inspector II Royd Henderson
promoted effective June 1, 2022.
Internal Recruitment within the County
• Storekeeper – Two names were referred. Interview scheduled for June 22, 2022.
• Account Clerk (Permanent) – Exhausted internal list. Submitted a request for an Open-
Competitive Recruitment.
• Account Clerk – Recruitment opened on May 29, 200 and will close on June 7, 2022.
Open-Competitive Recruitment
• Fire Communications Officer I – Three names were referred. Interview and
assessment have been scheduled for July 11, 2022.
• Water Safety Officer I – Three candidates were hired on May 16, 2022, and one
candidate was hired on June 1, 2022.
• Fire Fighter Recruit – PAE letters were emailed to 89 candidates scheduled for July 23,
2022, at Hilo High School.
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• Account Clerk (Temp) – Six names were referred. Interview/assessment have been
scheduled for June 8, 2022.
• Account Clerk (Permanent) – Ten names were referred. Pending interview.
• Fire Communications Officer I – New recruitment will open on June 5, 2022, and will
close on June 14, 2022.
Classification
1. Extension of temporary reallocation of two Water Safety Officer I (1/2) positions
effective June 1, 2022.
2. Transfer of Account Clerk Position to change the supervisor from the Senior
Account Clerk to the Accountant I.
Labor Relations
1. Notice of Internal Investigation for noncompliance with COVID-19 testing
requirements – Certified mail to Fire/Hazardous Materials Specialist (2) and Fire
Equipment Operator.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS DIVISION
Total Calls for CY 2022
Type April YTD
Fire 81 455
Overpressure, Rupture, Explosion- no fire 1 1
Rescue and EMS 1,919 8,670
Hazardous Cond. (no fire) 22 82
Service Call 165 800
Good Intent calls 374 1,726
Fire Alarm / False calls 41 162
Severe Weather 0 2
Special Incident Type 2 8
Other (not completed yet) 1 1
Totals 2,606 11,907
Updates:
• SCBA compressor for West HI: All training has been completed and unit has been
placed in service.
• CDBG-MIT grant funding update: Chief Okinaka had meetings with DWS and the grant
committee to discuss plans for South Point Water Supply tank installation. Next is a
meeting with DHHL to see if the South Point plans will be feasible or not. Funding
timelines remain the same for July. Also working on building Specifications for other
approved items.
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• Grant application for a community Chipper Day event. We have received notice that
this grant has been denied.
• We have reached out to HVNP and State DOFAW regarding frequency of lost hikers
on Mauna Loa. Looking to see if there is a possibility of installing trail markers to help
hikers find their way back and also assist with better identifying actual location of those
who are unable to get back to the trail.
• Chief Okinaka along with BC2,
Company 9 and Company 14
participated in a district familiarization
field trip with a few large
landowners/property managers in the
South Kohala, and Kawaihae areas.
They met with representatives from
Parker Ranch, Forest Solutions (re:
Queen Emma Lands), Kohala Ranch,
and Ponoholo Ranch. Goal of the trip
was to familiarize with the lands and work
to better collaborate for future of Wildland
Fire Mitigation.
• LEPC meeting held on May 12. Approval granted for 6 Hazmat personnel to attend
Chemical Safety Days workshops on Oahu.
• We are working with a fire radio vendor to reprogram rescue and BC radios to add
additional USCG frequencies to increase communication capabilities.
Battalion 1, East Hawaiʻi
• May 9, 2022, Inc #10059; Fire: Hilo, Kaiao Street/District 3, structure fire, no injuries or
fatalities.
• May 9, 2022, Inc #10059; Fire: Naalehu, Ohai Road/District 11, structure fire, no
injuries or fatalities.
• May 11, 2022, Inc #10214; Fire: Pa‘auilo, 33MM Hwy 19/District 8, brushfire, no
injuries or fatalities and no structures threatened.
• May 11, 2022, Inc #10246; Fire: Pahoa, Kahakai Blvd/District 10, structure fire, no
injuries or fatalities.
• May 14, 2022, Inc #10471; Rescue: Whittington Beach Park/District 11, swimmer in
distress, 1 injured party transported by medic, no fatalities.
• May 15, 2022, Inc #10574; Fire: Hawaiian Acres Hopue Road/District 5, structure fire,
no injuries or fatalities.
• May 16, 2022, Inc #10608; Fire: Hawaiian Beaches Kahakai & Malolo/District 10,
structure fire, no injuries or fatalities.
• May 18, 2022, Inc #10872; Fire: South Point, Lio Lani Rd/District 11, brushfire, no
injuries or fatalities and no structures threatened.
• May 19, 2022, Inc #10922; Rescue: O‘ōkala/District 17, missing maile pickers, 2
people located and retrieved via Chopper 1, no injuries or fatalities.
• May 20, 2022, Inc #10995; Brushfire: Honokaa/District 8, brushfire, no injuries or
fatalities and no structures threatened.
• May 21, 2022, Inc #11087; Rescue: Maku’u and Beach Rd/District 18, overdue ‘opihi
picker, located by Chopper 1 in no distress, no injuries or fatalities.
• May 21, 2022, Inc #11157; Fire: Kamana Elderly Housing/District 1, multiple vehicle
fires due to arson/attempted theft of gasoline, no injuries or fatalities reported.
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• May 22, 2022, Inc #11182; Brushfire: Honokaa/District 8, 2-separate brushfires at the
same location, no injuries or fatalities and no structures threatened.
• May 22, 2022, Inc #11220; Search: Mauna Loa/Dist. 4, lost hiker, found uninjured and
declined any HFD assistance.
• May 23, 2022, Inc #11291; Brushfire: Honokaa/District 8, brushfire started by a
downed power line. Power line de-energized by HELCO and fire extinguished, no
injuries or fatalities and no structures threatened.
Other events:
• May 18, 2022, Hazmat survey; Special Service: Hazmat Company 4 went to the
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, checking potential radiological or heavy metal items
stored in archive vaults at the park. Negative findings for concerning radiation levels
Battalion 2 West Hawaiʻi
• May 16, 2022, Inc #10692; Structure Fire: Dist. 20. Fire extinguished, no injuries
• May 17, 2022, Inc #10765; Rescue: Missing Boater Kawaihae, Dist. 14. Co14, BC2,
C2, Rescue 7 did search for overdue boaters. CG did call outs. Parties located. No
injuries
• May 19, 2022, Inc #10887; Rescue: Kailua Bay, Dist. 7. Paddle boarders in Distress.
C2 did search in for 3 paddle boarders. Parties in distress were safely picked up by
commercial vessel. No injuries.
• May 23, 2022, Inc #11276; Rescue: Lost Hiker Puakō Petroglyph Trail. Co14, Co7, C2
located lost hiker and escorted missing party back to safety. No injuries.
• May 26, 2022, Inc #11503; Structure Fire: Alii Dr. Dist. 7 Companies responded to a
fully engulfed structure fire. No occupants home. Adjacent parties on North and South
exposures protected. No injuries or loss of life.
Other Events:
• Hydrogen Training at NELHA and Blue Planet Research Pu`u Wa`a Wa`a Ranch) on
May 16 in preparation for Hydrogen Fuel Cell busses.
Special Operations:
Hazmat
• Hazmat Captain’s meeting completed. Discussions on replacement for Hazmat 4 and
X-vehicle, Position assigned PPE, training opportunities on the mainland, and
replacement schedules for Hazmat equipment.
• Equipment needs: Personal Radiation detectors, push to talk units, site categorization
camera equipment, weather station, specifications for new Hazmat 4.
Ocean Safety
• Transfers and new hires including summer hires completed on May 16.
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• Ocean Safety participated in SAREX with USCG and other agencies (see rescue) and
both Rescue companies. Great experience for the RWC
units to be a part of.
• USLA RWC Training Program Certification still pending.
• 2 new RWC and single trailers were received on May 5th.
Units have been titled and registered. Currently being
retrofitted to incorporate rescue Sleds and will be placed
in Service upon completion.
Rescue
• USCG Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) have
been completed the week of May 16-20, with great
success. As stated previously, it was done on both sides of
the island for all rescue personnel with a presentation and
static display of assets to gain familiarization with agency
equipment. Agencies that participated in the exercise were
HFD Rescue, C-1, C-2, and Ocean Safety RWC’s, USCG
helicopter and Cutter, and DLNR DOCARE vessels.
Established great partnerships and have a better
understanding of each agency’s capabilities. We also identified short comings that we
will be working on the minimize challenges on real life incidents.
• Rescue Boat 2 (Force) engine replacement. Bid Specifications have been sent out for
bids. IFB has been re-issued with better clarity on needs.
• RB7-7 repairs: awaiting scheduling with the vendor.
• RB7 (Radon) O/C due to oil leak, parts are on back order. Still waiting on delivery of
parts, delivery timeline is June 2022.
Sayre Foundation
• Funding of additional Apparatus.
o New Engine at South Kohala: tentative completion in the fall of 2023. Status Quo
o Replacement for C-2: Status Quo
• New Rescue Watercrafts and Rescue Sleds have been received.
• The Foundation has partnered with a few Councilmembers to support needs at Kailua
and South Kohala fire stations. New Ice machines and water filtration systems have
been procured.
• Solicitations for 2021 Awards ceremony have been sent out. Fundraiser dinner is on
for Labor Day weekend (September 3) at the Fairmont Orchid.
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
Emergency Medical Services Branch:
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Training and Education:
• The 50th fire recruit class has completed EMT training. They are currently back with the
Training Branch.
• We are in the process of registering our 51st fire recruit class in the EMT program at
Kapi’olani Community College. All required books have been ordered and received.
• Our fall 2021 MICT students are currently in their 3rd rotation of internship.
• Our bi-monthly MICT prep classes are in progress, and we have had great
participation.
• We have 7 personnel currently in the registration process for the upcoming Fall MICT
class that will begin in August 2022.
Operations:
• Braun Northwest Ambulance fabrication company has notified us that our 2 new
ambulance builds are projected to be completed in November of this year. The
completion date for these vehicles has been pushed back due to the lack of chassis
availability from Ford. These 2 new medics will be assigned to Stations 5 and 15.
• Our quarterly base station meeting was held on May 3 at the Kona Community
Hospital. This meeting has been recorded and will be put onto Target Solutions for
anyone interested in reviewing this meeting.
• May 15 – 21 was EMS Week. This year’s theme was “Rising to the Challenge.” This is
particularly meaningful during these challenging times. We truly appreciate all of our
personnel for their hard work and dedication. EMS Week duffel bag appreciation gifts
from Queens Medical Center were distributed to all personnel.
• We are currently working with the State Department of Health on laptop upgrades for
our patient reporting documentation. EMS Branch personnel will be stopping by each
medic station to install ESO updates.
Injury Prevention:
• Our Community Paramedicine program will be utilizing Unite Us which is a new
software program for data tracking. This new platform also serves as a vital
communication link with our partnering agencies to enhance our ability to streamline
our patient care.
• The EMS Branch has seen an increase in requests for participation in our Project
Lifesaver Program. With this increased interest from our community, we have been
working with our state and county partners here on Hawai‘i Island to increase our
capacity to meet this demand.
Training Branch:
● The MSA G1 Care Technicians have started long overdue repairs and maintenance on
our breathing apparatus and air cylinders. Captain Matthew Komata, Captain Jon
Boteilho, and FEO Darrick Iida have played a significant role in implementation of this
program thus far. Systems Analyst IV Chris Cerrone is working with our technicians to
develop and pilot a parts ordering, repair, maintenance, and annual testing database
for record-keeping.
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● Coordinated a day of training with Hawai‘i Natural Energy Institute, US Hybrid, and
Blue Planet Research on the topic of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, production, fuel
stations, and fixed storage facilities on May 16th. Company 7 and 21 personnel
attended, along with Chiefs Todd, Toyomura, and Springer. State DOT ARFF and
PTA Fire and Emergency Services also attended this event. This training provided key
information and intelligence as it pertains to hydrogen emergency response. Other
shifts have also coordinated and completed similar site visits for familiarization.
Hydrogen training for all members is currently being developed.
● AFEO George Purdy from State ARFF, Lana’i, gave a presentation on drone use in the
fire service. HPD and other county departments were invited to listen in to a
presentation that covered program rules, laws, management, and administration. A
significant takeaway was the cost and risk reduction when compared to traditional
aviation. The drones are capable of real-time GIS mapping, pre-scheduled flights and
flight plans, and thermal imaging capability.
● The 50th Recruit Class completed EMT training, passed National Registry, and are
awaiting State of Hawaii EMT-B licensure.
● Pōhakuloa Fire and Emergency
Services certified both 50th and 51st recruit
classes in accordance with the National
Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) S130,
S190, and L180 Basic Wildland Firefighter
course. The recruits also completed the
NWCG Arduous Level Pack Test at elevation
in accordance with these standards.
Recruits learned firing operations,
progressive hose lays, fire shelter
deployment, and building fire line. HFD also
coordinated with Volunteer 9A Yaku Kotaki,
for a day’s worth of training on chainsaw operations at Waiki‘i Ranch.
● ARFF live fire training was conducted at the Ellison Onizuka International Airport for
both recruit classes. The live burns were the final step in concluding ARFF training for
both classes.
Volunteer Training Section:
• The topic for May’s training was Fire suppression and Fire extinguishers with an
emphasis on wet drills. All east side volunteer companies participated in vehicle and
equipment familiarization along with hose deployment and handling techniques.
• A lease agreement between the Fern Forest Community Association and the county
was signed which will allow Volunteer Company 5-C to once again utilize their station
located in the Fern Forest Subdivision.
• Volunteer Company 11-C assisted Company 11 and E-20 with battling a structure fire
in Na’alehu in the early morning hours of May 10.
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• Volunteer Company 1-A had an extensive station
cleanup on the grounds and exterior of 1-A
Pepe‘ekeo on Saturday May 14. Volunteer Trent
Hanzawa donated a full day’s work with his
excavator and skid steer. A lot of manual labor
was put in by the other volunteers of 1-A and
both Volunteer Captains.
• Volunteer Company 8A Pa’auilo, responded to 3
wildland/brush fires in the month of May.
• Captain Komata and Captain Taketa assisted in
teaching NWCG S-130 and S-190 Basic Wildland firefighter to the 50th and 51st Recruit
class along with other agencies at PTA.
• Captain Taketa attended NWCG S-131 Firefighter Type 1 training at PTA with the 50th
and 51st recruit class.
Fire Prevention Branch:
• The Fire Prevention Branch investigated 6 structure
fires during the month of May. The fires were located
in Districts 1, 11, 10, 20, 7, and 2. There was another
fire at Uncle Billy’s Hotel that required an
investigation.
• Fire Captain Clinton Baybayan attended a one-week
class at the National Fire Academy and passed a
Sprinkler Plan Review course.
• The Fire Prevention Branch conducted 5 Public Education Presentations and reviewed
63 Plans for Hawai‘i Island.
• Fire Prevention Branch personnel conducted 189 inspections to include 63 commercial
inspections, 35 commercial reinspection’s, 12 Certificate of Occupancy, 3 Educational,
0 Educational Reinspection’s, 41 Fire Protection System Acceptance Testing, 15 Site
Inspections, 2 Fireworks shows, 6 Tent inspections, and 12 Tank inspections.
• Fire Prevention Branch personnel conducted 23 Request-For-Information and
Comments combined.
• Fire Prevention Branch also investigated 9 complaints.
• 6 fire investigation records/reports were researched and sent to the requesting parties.
• The 2018 Hawai‘i County Fire Code Amendments are still being worked on by Leslie
Chow of the Legislative Research Branch. Ms. Chow has not completed the changes
and is working on incorporating all of the changes made by HFD and the state fire
code into one document. She is checking this document against the model fire code in
order to insert proper prefatory language. For instance, “Sec. ___ of the model fire
code is replaced with the following ….” After she finishes this part, she will return to the
installation portion for BC Kurashige’s review.
• Site visits to Eden Roc subdivision proved successful as a collaborative effort between
Fire Prevention, Hawai‘i Police Department, Department of Environmental
Management and Eden Roc Homeowners Association. 23 vehicles were marked as
Derelict Vehicles from Roads 23, 24, and 25. Problematic vehicles were towed away
to make room for emergency vehicles to pass through.
• 20 Ready-Set-Go brochures were given to South Point Department of Hawaiian Home
Lands (DHHL) Point-Of-Contact person Jackie Kalua’u for distribution to other lessees.
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These brochures aid in home preparedness for wildland fires and if need be,
evacuation of areas. A Knox Box padlock was placed on DHHL lessee gate, after
obtaining permission from the lessee, which allows HFD access to a water tank at the
bottom of South Point Road.
Logistics, Emergency Communication Section, and Vehicle
Maintenance Sections:
• MES Fire delivered two trial sets of Fire-Dex structural firefighting PPE to evaluate.
Feedback so far is that the fit allows improved range of motion due to better design
and cut than current PPE. This option is being explored mostly due to our current
vendor experiencing raw material and supply chain challenges, causing delivery
delays of approximately 10 months. This issue is significant, and it is affecting most
manufacturers on a national level.
• Fire Captain for the Communication center interviews conducted, and Captain
Domingo has been selected and will start on June first.
• The Fire communications center lost another Fire Communications Officer I, still have
3 ongoing.
• AC2 and FASO both attended the Station Design Conference in Chicago. It was a
very informative conference.
• Received 2 new Waverunners for Ocean Safety.
• Apparatus and equipment repair:
Sixty-one (61) total repairs/services.
Nineteen (19) service calls or trouble calls.
Twelve (12) contracted out and tows.
End of Report