HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 FIRE CHIEFS REPORT December 2022FIRE CHIEFS
REPORT
Hawai'i Fire Department
25 Aupuni St., Suite 2501
Hilo, Hawai'i 96720
fire@hawaiicounty.gov
2022 1 DECEMBER FISCAL YEAR 22-23
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
To the Fire Commission
03 Highlights
03 Hawai'i Fire Chiefs Association Conference
04 Fiscal Year 2022-23
04 Alternative Funding and Grants
Personnel Report
06 Recruitment
07 Classification
07 Employee Development and Training
Operations
08 Statistics and Analytics
09 Highlights
Support Services
11 Emergency Medical Services Report
12 Training Services Report
12 Volunteer Fire Report
13 Fire Prevention Report
15 Auxiliary Services Report
2022 1 DECEMBER
TO THE FIRE COMMISSION
Highlights
The following are the top three issues for the last month:
Mauna Loa Eruption
The continuing eruption of Mauna Loa and the subsequent establishment
of a viewing area along the Old Saddle Road on Pohakuloa, resulted in
the requirement for a medical stand-by. The Hawai'i Fire Department
supported the event with an EMS Team that operated out of the Gilbert
Kahele Recreation Area.
County Council Inaugural Ceremony
Chief officers participated in the Inaugural
Ceremony held at the Hilo Civic Auditorium
on December 5, 2022 and witnessed the
swearing in of the new County Council
members.
Holiday Activity Support
The Hawai'i Fire Department supported a variety of community holiday
activities and events including three parades, a Holiday Celebration at
the Civic, the Mayor's Red Kettle Breakfast, and the Magic of the Season
held at the County Building.
Hawai'i Fire Chiefs Association Conference
The Hawai'i Fire Department hosted the 43rd Annual
Hawai'i Fire Chiefs Association's annual training
conference at the Fairmont Orchid from December 14-18.
Over 200 participants benefitted from a impressive lineup
'�, of industry leaders such as Retired Chief Bobby Halton,
C �Fire Engineering; Dr. Lori Moore -Merrell, U.S. Fire
} Administrator; Derek Alkonis, Research Program
r Manager at Underwriters Laboratories Inc.; and Major
General Joseph Ryan, 25th JD Commander, among
others.
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BUDGET
Fiscal Year 2022-23
Statistics
Category
Percent Expended OCE
Salaries
Equipment
Total
Percentage EOY Projected
49.69% 99.38%
52.74% 105.48%
19.39% 38.78%
52.11 % 104.22%
State -Funded Budget Items
The State has been billed through June 2022. The FY 2022 contract will
remain open until we receive all the equipment ordered with FY 2022
funding. The two ambulances are expected to arrive in early 2023. (See
photos on page 11.)
The FY 2023 budget for the State EMS grant is $23,184,337. We have
five ambulances on order and they are expected to be delivered in early
2023. Ten gurneys and five mobile radios are on order for installation in
the new vehicles. One cargo truck is on order, as well as Sapphire
medication pumps, and three new laptops for the EMS Captains.
Alternative Funding and Grants
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
Federal Grant of $3,511,641 for six (6) Captain positions and three (3)
Fire Fighter positions for 36 months. As of 11/30/2022, we have
expended 34% of the grant funds with 25 months remaining.
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
closes on February 28, 2023. Current expenditures as of 12/31/22
remains at $355,475.25 plus $39,798.75 in encumbrances. There is 0% of
the grant award remaining. The remaining items on order are 160 pails of
Class A foam and 70 breakaway nozzles.
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USDA, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, State & Private Forestry
Federal grant award of $156,120 (with County match of $156,120) for FY
2023. This grant includes funds for personal protective equipment, hoses
and fittings, firefighting foam, a brush truck for Volunteer Station 20A and
training.
There are no current expenditures as of 12/31/22, but there is $56,297.54
in encumbrances. There is 82% of the grant award remaining.
FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
Federal grant award of $494,900 (with County match of $49,490) for the
period August 29, 2022, through August 28, 2024. This grant will be used
to purchase and install Washer/Extractors and Dryers. Reso 594-22
passed Council approval 11/16/2022. We are currently working with DPW
and Planning to secure Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding for the
FY 2023-2024 budget year for improvements to our facilities to
accommodate 21 extractors.
Hapuna Beach State Park
. State grant award of $895,505 for
lifeguard services for FY 2023.
Personnel Costs at 47% expended
as of 12/31/22.
Kua Bay, Kekaha Kai State Park
State grant award of $480,000 for
lifeguard services for FY 2023.
Personnel Costs at 36% expended
as of 12/31/22.
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PERSONNEL REPORT
Recruitment
Internal Recruitment within Department
Fire/EMS Specialist II
Internal recruitment opens on January 15, 2023 and closes on January
24, 2023.
Fire Rescue Specialist
Assessment center has not been rescheduled yet.
Fire/Hazardous Materials Specialist
Three candidates passed the written exam. Assessment Center scheduled
for January 24, 2023.
Open -Competitive Recruitment
Fire Fighter Recruit
10 Conditional and 10 Alternate
Conditional Offers were sent out to the
candidates.
Fire Communications Officer I
Fifty (50) names referred by DHR.
Interviews held on January 3-5, 2023
for 11 candidates.
Accountant I
Submitted a Request to Fill form for Open Recruitment due to a
resignation. Three names were referred list from DHR. Pending interview.
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Clerk III (Auxiliary Services Bureau)
Submitted Request to Fill form for Open Recruitment. Recruitment opened
on December 11, 2022 and closed on December 20, 2022. Pending
referred list from DHR.
Clerk III (Administration)
Hired Camie Takamune effective December 16, 2022 on TAOL
(Temporary Appointment Outside of an Eligible List). Submitted Request
to Fill form for Open Recruitment. Recruitment opened on December 11,
2022 and closed on December 20, 2022. Pending referred list from DHR.
Clerk III (EMS Bureau)
Hired Taetum Kualii Atkins effective December 5, 2022 on TAOL.
Submitted Request to Fill form for Open Recruitment position.
Recruitment opened on December 11, 2022 and closed on December 20,
2022. Pending referred list from DHR.
Water Safety Officer I
Open recruitment opened on January 1, 2023 and closes on January 10,
2023.
Classification
Storekeeper
Position reallocated to Program Support Technician effective
September 1, 2022
Fire Fighter
One Fire Fighter position reallocated to Fire/EMS Specialist I effective
January 1, 2023.
Employee Development and Training
Active Shooter Awareness Training
Training scheduled for January 5, 2023. Four employees attended.
Supervisory Training Program
Training scheduled from January -June 2023. Two employees registered
to attend.
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OPERATIONS
Statistics and Analytics
Total Calls for CY 2022
Type
December
2022 Total
Fire
84
1,050
Overpressure, Rupture, Explosion- no fire
0
2
Rescue and EMS
1,974
21,861
Hazardous Cond. (no fire)
47
253
Service Call
165
1,873
Good Intent calls
373
4,136
False Alarm / False calls
32
394
Severe Weather
4
6
Special Incident Type
2
19
Totals
2,685
29,594
Year
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Total Calls
25,331
26,869
25,015
27,398
29,594
Response Times for CY 2022
Statistic
December
% that meet....
YTD
% that meet....
Avg. Turn out time (Fire)
1:37
(80 sec.) 34.97%
1:43
(80 sec.)
26.22%
Avg. Turn out time (EMS)
1:58
(60 sec.) 18.39%
2:02
(60 sec.)
15.66%
Statistic
December
% that meet 4 min.
YTD
% that meet 4 min
Avg. Response Time (Fire)
11.07
11.32%
11.42
7.48%
Avg. Response Time (EMS)
9.21
j 12.10%
j 9:12
10.60%
Fire Impacts CY 2022
Call Type
December
YTD
Wildland calls (140,141,142,143)
20
227
Acres burned
6
18,269
Structure Fires (110 & 111)
5
107
Property and Contents - Loss
$337,500.00
$9,752,220.00
Property and Contents - Save
$150,000.00
$3,392,200.00
Other fires (all other 100 series)
59
716
Property and Contents - Loss
$200,000.00
$834,602.00
Property and Contents - Save
n/a
$6,250,000.00
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Highlights
Battalion 1, East Hawai'i
1211122, Inc#27060
Rescue: Cape Kumukahi/District 10, Boat capsized with two (2) mariners
aboard that were able to swim to the coastline and C-1 extracted them to
the LZ at 4-corners, patient refusals.
12117122, Inc#28449
Structure Fire: Pahoa Village Road/District 10, no occupants, no injuries
or fatalities.
12121122, Inc#28805
Rescue: Waiolena Beach Park/District 2, 3 SCUBA divers in distress due
to high surf, all 3 retrieved utilizing Chopper 1, no injuries or fatalities.
Battalion 2, West Hawai'i
12114, 1211612022 Inc#'s 28150 & 28338
Brush Fire: Ho'ohana rd. multiple brush fires set over multiple days in
same area.
1211612022 Inc# 28322
Rescue: Missing hiker Manuka. Overdue party by 1 day, party located and
extricated by C1.
1211912022 Inc# 28663
Aircraft Emergency: Incoming plane with right side hydraulic failure. Kona
Airport, Plane landed with no injuries.
12123122 Inc# 28994
Brush Fire: Waikoloa Rd 3mm. 1/4mi stretch on south side of rd.
Suspicious rapid spread, same time frame as previous BF's on Ho'ohana
rd. Dist. 14 the week prior. Investigation done by HFD & HPD with
negative findings.
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Special Operations
HazMat
Next Haz-Tech training class scheduled for January 23-Feb 3, 2023
FHMS Assessment scheduled for January 24
Ocean Safety
Open recruitment for WSO I set to open January 2023 with PAE
tentatively set for Mid -February.
1 retirement at end of December, Darren Kaleo Hauanio retired after
serving 34 years as a Water Safety Officer with Hawaii County.
Rescue
Working on FRS Promotional Assessment planning
Started receiving donations of rescue equipment from the Daniel R. Sayre
foundation
Special Service Requests
• 12/3/2022 Waimea Christmas Parade, Company 9 and 913 participated
• 12/10/2022 Waikoloa Christmas Parade, Company 16 participated
• 12/10/2022 Kona Christmas Parades Company 7 and 713 participated
Incident Heat Map for December 2022
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SUPPORT SERVICES
Emergency Medical Services Report
New Clerk III
We would like to welcome our new Clerk III Taetum Kuali'i
Atkins to the EMS Branch.
Mauna Loa Eruption
EMS Branch personnel assisted with support for the Mauna
Loa Eruption event. Branch personnel supported medical
supply request, EMS stand by efforts and staffing the EOC.
Panasonic G2 Toughbooks
Our new Panasonic G2 Toughbooks have been deployed to
all of our medic units. We have confirmed SIM card
wireless connectivity with all of the new laptops in the field
Our new laptops now have the ability to receive EKG data
directly from our Lifepak 15 monitors and assist with
populating our patient care reports.
CPR Training Recertification
During the month of December we recertified our American
Heart Association BLS CPR Training Center Faculty. We
will be recertifying our instructors in March 2023 and our
providers in May 2023.
Hawai'i Life Flight Crew Vigil
EMS Branch personnel participated in a Hawaii Life Flight
crew sunset vigil in Hilo and Kona. This vigil was held in
memory of the three personnel who were involved in the
tragic aeromedical incident that occurred on Thursday,
December 15th.
LUCAS Compression Devices
We are very thankful and happy to announce that the Hilo
Medical Center Foundation will be donating three LUCAS
compression devices to our department. These three
compression devices will be assigned to Medics 6, 8 and
18.
KWXX Downtown Ho'olaule'a
The EMS Branch will be in charge of this year's KWXX
Downtown Hoolaulea standby in Hilo. This event, which
attracts approximately 19,000 people, is scheduled for
Saturday, January 28th. The EMS Branch attended the first
pre -plan meeting coordinated by the Mayor's office which
included multiple agencies.
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Training Services Report
51st Recruit Class Training
The 51st Recruit Class completed various training including:
Rescue Systems Training at Wong Stadium under the lead of FEO Paul
Kekela. The class learned rappelling, anchor systems, and various rope
rescue techniques.
Building a hose evolutions training prop which was set up for a one -day
workshop focusing on flowing and moving the 2 1/2" attack line at Kona
ARFF. The class was taught by members of the Honolulu Fire
Department. The prop will provide many hours of training to future
recruits and current members.
51st Recruits supported and attended the Hawai'i Fire
Chief's Conference. Recruits helped with setting up
equipment, floral arrangements, and moving large items.
The class attended presentations from fire service giants
such as Chiefs Rick Lasky, Bobby Halton, and Derek
Alkonis. This was truly a rare opportunity so early in their
careers. The class was amongst the last to hear Chief
Halton speak prior to his untimely passing. May he rest
in peace.
Meeting with Vector Solutions
BC Springer met with Vector Solutions representatives to discuss
developing online means of reporting station drills performed by fire
companies. This endeavor would facilitate more accurate data and
analysis of company drill activities.
Volunteer Report
Events
Volunteer Company 9-Bravo participated in the Waimea Christmas
Parade with Engine 9-Bravo and Big Dog 9-Bravo.
Volunteer Firefighters from Company 1-Alpha (Pepeekeo) participated in
the 2nd annual "Heroes and Helpers" event to help spread Holiday Cheer
to youths in the community.
Several volunteers from various companies across the island attended
the Hawai'i Fire Chief's Conference at the Fairmont Orchid.
New Vehicle at Hawaiian Acres Station 5B
Volunteer Company 5-Bravo (Hawaiian Acres) added a vehicle to their
ranks. The truck was moved from Company 5-Charlie (Fern Forest) and
renamed X-5 Bravo. This vehicle adds much needed fire suppression to
the community and has already responded to multiple fire calls in the
subdivision.
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Volunteer Response
Volunteer Companies 5-Bravo (Hawaiian Acres), 5-Charlie (Fern Forest),
5-Delta (Fern Acres), 10-Delta (Ainaloa) were busy during the month of
December responding to multiple incidents in the Puna district including a
structure fire in the Ainaloa Subdivision.
Fire Prevention Report
Promotions
Firefighter John Requelman and Fire Hazardous Materials Specialist Gary
Ahu Jr. were promoted to Fire Inspector I on December 1st.
Structure Fire Investigations
The Fire Prevention Branch investigated two structure fires during the
month of December. The fires were located in Districts 10 and 18.
We also investigated a vehicle fire in District 6 involving Medic 7 (M7)
which caught fire while transporting a patient to the hospital. EMS
personnel and patient reported no injuries. Fire originated from the
engine compartment area. Company 6 responded to area below the
hospital road and extinguished the fire. M7 was towed to Mechanic Shop.
Inspections and Plan Review
Fire Inspector II Plans Examiner Ed Kawasaki has reported working a
total of 136 hours this month with 29 hours being spent on inspections,
testing, meetings, etc. which leaves 107 hours dedicated to plan review.
He reviewed a total of 40 plans with an average time of 2.6 hours spent
on each plan.
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Inspections By The Numbers
Fire Protection System
Acceptance Testing
(mostly involved Kona village)
• Commercial inspections
Commerical re -inspections
• Tent inspections
• Tent inspections
0 Fireworks site storage
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AM Certificate of Occupancy
Tank inspections
Firework shows
0 Site inspections
0 Educational
0 Educational re -inspections
• Total
Photo by Kai Willey
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Complaints
The Fire Prevention Branch investigated
three complaints.
Fire Investigation Reports
Two fire investigation reports were
researched and sent to the requested
parties.
Outreach
The Fire Prevention Branch conducted
12 Public Education presentations.
NFPA 1 Fire Code Update
The 2018 NFPA 1 Fire Code passed the
first hearing with the Hawaii County
Council on December 21, 2022. The
second and final hearing is scheduled
on January 5, 2023.
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Auxiliary Services Report
Emergency Communications Center
Power issues were addressed in the Emergency Communications section,
DPW, civil defense, and HPD radio shop supervisor. Changes to electrical
circuits and UPS configuration completed by electricians and Chris
Cerrone.
Fire Communications Officer I
Interviews were scheduled for FCO I after completing the job preview
presentation. Out of initial 50 applicants we have 11 scheduled
interviews.
Warehouse
The warehouse storekeeper continues to make improvements to both the
online store and organizing the warehouse.
Records Request
Our clerk L. Labrador and FF La'a have done a great job organizing and
reviewing the record requests, we are now up to date with our records
requests! It was a great team effort with the prevention branch.
Lifepak 15 Bluetooth setup for new medic MDTs.
Clone Hard Drive from crashed mechanics laptop to Panasonic CF-20.
Hard Drive contains engine diagnostic software.
Updates to Spillman document for new mapping features.
Emergency switch replacements for Pahoa Fire Station.
Apparatus and Equipment Repair
• 80 total repairs/service
• 24 service calls or trouble calls
• 8 contracted out and tows
END REPORT
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