HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 FIRE CHIEFS REPORT October 2022You should do your duty in all things.
You can never do more.
You should never do less.
Robert E. Lee
Hawai'i Fire Department
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25 Aupuni St., Hilo, HI 96720 0�0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TO THE FIRE COMMISSION 3
Highlights
Fire Prevention Week
BUDGET 4
FY 2022-2023
Alternative Funding and Grants
Active Grant Management Update:
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PERSONNEL ACTIONS 6
Internal Recruitment within Department 6
Open -Competitive Recruitment 6
Classification 6
Employee Development and Training 6
Total Calls for CY 2022 7
Response Times CY 2022 7
Fire Impacts CY 2022 7
Operational Highlights 8
Battalion 1 East Hawaii
Battalion 2 West Hawaii
Special Operations:
EMS REPORT:
TRAINING REPORT:
VOLUNTEER FIRE REPORT:
FIRE PREVENTION REPORT:
AUXILIARY SERVICE REPORT:
Logistics
Emergency Communications _
Vehicle Maintenance
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TO THE FIRE COMMISSION
Highlights
The following are the top 3 issues for the last month.
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There have been several Mauna Loa Eruption
meetings held throughout the month of October.
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There has been heightened seismic activity for the
past few months which has led to the Hawaii
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Volcanos National Park to increase its outreach to
the public for the potential of an eruption. Where
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current analysis does not believe an eruption is,,,;
imminent, Indications are that Mauna Loa is
swelling. A concerted effort by the Civil Defense has been initiated to develop pre -
plans and emergency actions for potential evacuations of communities down slope
from the caldera.
The Hilo Highschool is sponsoring a Fire and Emergency Services career class as part
of their Trades curriculum. Classes on the culture, chemistry, prevention, and
investigation of fire related topics have been conducted by line personnel. This gives
Highschool students the ability to have subject matter experts provide their
perspectives and wisdom on the fire and emergency service trade. Each class is
approximately 90 minutes and allows for question -and -answer periods. These classes
have been very favorable and will be supported in the future.
Standard Operating Procedures. The first batch of Standard Operating Procedures
have been returned from the Union with comments. These SOPs are being updated
and the Department will have the pre -final review in November. It is anticipated that
these first 12 SOPs will be signed into effect in December. This initiative supports the
modernization and updates of the existing policies.
Fire Prevention Week
Fire won't wait.
Plan your escape
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L^J PREVENTION
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History of fire prevention week: fire prevention week was
established to commemorate the great Chicago fire, the tragic
1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left
100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures
and burned more than 2000 acres. The fire began on October
8 but continued into and did most of its damage on October 9,
1871. According to popular legend, the fire broke out after a
cow - belonging to Mrs. O'Leary - kicked over a lamp, setting
first the barn, then the whole city on fire. This cause has been
legend for more than 130 years, but there is no proof. This
was one of the major fires that changed the way that
firefighters and public officials thought about fire safety.
This year's theme for Fire Prevention Week was, "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape." The
Fire Prevention Office as well as many of the Stations participated in fire prevention related
public educational activities.
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BUDGET
FY 2022-2023
Statistics
Goal
Obj #
FYTD
EOF
Percent expended OCE
-
-
33.56%
-
Salaries
-
-
36.43%
-
Equipment
-
-
18.67%
-
Total
-
-
35.94%
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State Funded Budget Items:
The State has been billed, and reimbursement received for, EMS program expenditures
through May 2022. The FY 2022 contract will remain open until we receive all the
equipment ordered with FY 2022 funding.
The fiscal year 2023 budget got a one-time increase of $1.2 million for the purchase of five
ambulances and a cargo truck. The awards for all the vehicles have been made. The
total FY 2023 budget for the State EMS grant is $23,184,337.
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) - Federal Grant of
$3,511,641 forsix (6) Captain positions and three (3) Fire Fighter positions for 36 months.
As of 10/31/2022, we have expended 27.49% of the grant funds.
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 10/31/22 is $251,068.94 plus $144,205 in
encumbrances. There is 0% of the grant award remaining.
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 10/31/22,
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.
Hapuna Beach State Park - State grant award of $895,505 for lifeguard services for FY
2023. Personnel Costs at 28.5% expended as of 10/31/22.
Kua Bay, Kekaha Kai State Park - State grant award of $480,000 for lifeguard services for
FY 2023. Personnel Costs at 24.4% expended as of 10/31/22.
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Active Grant Management Update:
Name:
CDBG (FY 22/23)
Lead:
Kazuo Todd
Phase:
Application Approved
Amount:
$1,800,000
Ap Cycle:
3rd Quarter
Update:
8/31 /22
Grant has been approved, moving forward and we are seeing
progress
Name:
CDBG-MIT(FY21/22)
Lead:
Chief Okinaka
Phase:
Application Approved
Amount:
$1,800,000
Ap Cycle:
No cycle, lava grant.
Update:
8/31 /22
HFD has been allocated 1.8 million and will be pursuing the
purchase of an incident command vehicle, brush trucks, and a
trailer.
Name:
CDBG-DR (IFY 21122
Lead:
Chief Okinaka
Phase:
Application Approved
Amount:
$1,800,000
Ap Cycle:
No cycle, lava grant.
Update:
8/31 /22
Grant has been approved, moving forward and we are seeing
progress
Name:
DOT (FY21/22)
Lead:
Chief Hara
Phase:
Planning for implementation
Amount:
$584,083
Ap Cycle:
???
Update: 1 8/31 /22
Grant has been approved, moving forward and we are seeing
progress in the close out.
Name:
HSGP Homeland Security (FY 21/22)
Lead:
Chief Todd
Phase:
Planning for implementation
Amount:
$—
Ap Cycle:
No cycle, FMAG dependent
Update:
8/31 /22
Grant has been approved, moving forward and we are seeing
progress
Name:
DOT (FY21/22)
Lead:
Chief Hara
Phase:
Planning for implementation
Amount:
$***
Ap Cycle:
No cycle, FMAG dependent
Update:
8/31 /22
Grant has been considered and further work is on -going
Name:
Port Security Grant FEMA (IFY 22/23
Lead:
Chief Todd
Phase:
Planning for implementation
Amount:
$* * *
Ap Cycle:
No cycle, FMAG dependent
Update:
8/31 /22
Looking to request a boat. This Grant is under development
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PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Calendar Next Twelve Months
June
July
AugSep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Aril
May
CPT
Test
CPT
Asses
CPT
Promo
FRS
Test
CPT
Test
HazMat
Test
FEO
Test
FEO
Asses
FEO
Promo
FEO
Test
Internal Recruitment within Department
• Fire Captain - Assessment results were emailed on October 31, 2022.
• Fire Equipment Operator -Assessment Center was held on October 27 & 28, 2022.
Pending one candidate to participate in Assessment center tentatively scheduled for
November 22, 2022.
• Fire/EMS Specialist III -Two names referred by DHR. Interview scheduled for
November 17, 2022, for one candidate.
• Fire Prevention Inspector I - Assessment center/interview scheduled for November 15,
2022, for six candidates.
• Fire Rescue Specialist - Assessment center has not been scheduled yet.
• Fire/Hazardous Materials Specialist - Written exam scheduled on November 28, 2022,
for nine candidates.
Open -Competitive Recruitment
• Fire Fighter Recruit - Interview completed for 43 candidates. Pending conditional and
alternate letters to be sent out.
• Fire Communications Officer I - 33 names referred by DHR. Pending scheduling
realistic job preview and typing assessment. There are seven vacancies. Recruitment
is on continuous recruitment.
• Accountant I - Four names referred by DHR. Additional applicants may be referred as
part of their administrative review process. Deadline is November 14, 2022.
• Clerk III (Auxiliary Services Bureau) - Interviews for three candidates were scheduled
for November 1, 2022.
• Clerk III (Administration) - Six names were referred by DHR. Two candidates
scheduled for interview on November 18, 2022.
• Clerk III (EMS Bureau) - Five names were referred by DHR. Three candidates
scheduled for interview on November 18, 2022.
Classification
• Two Fire/EMS Specialist I positions reallocated to Fire Fighter effective November 16,
2022.
Employee Development and Training
• New Hire Orientation scheduled for November 18, 2022 - One employee
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Statistics and analytics
Key Performance Indicator
Goal
Obj #
October
YTD
Vacancies
<5%
5
6.2%
7.2%
Fire Company Minimum Staffing
107
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Primary Search Complete Avg Time
<5 mins on scene
X
exm
exm
Water on Fire Time
<6 mins on scene
X
exm
exm
Type
October
YTD
Est EOY #
Fire
90
893
1072
Overpressure, Rupture, Explosion- no fire
0
2
3
Rescue and EMS
1,914
17,877
21,452
Hazardous Cond. (no fire)
24
174
209
Service Call
144
1,534
1,841
Good Intent calls
345
3,362
4034
False Alarm / False calls
26
329
395
Severe Weather
0
2
3
Special Incident Type
0
15
18
Other (not completed yet)
0
0
0
Totals
2,543
24 188
29 025
Year
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022* Est
Total Calls
25,331
26,869
25,015
27,398
29,025
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Statistic
October
% that meet....
YTD
% that meet...
Avg. Turn out time (Fire)
1:32
(80 sec.) 31.60%
1:45
(80 sec.)
24.55%
Avg. Turn out time (EMS)
1:59
(60 sec.) 17.39%
2:03
(60 sec.)
14.96%
Statistic
October
% that meet 4 min.
YTD
% that meet 4 min
Avg. Response Time (Fire)
1 15:29
1 6.35%
1 11.32
1 6.62%
Avg. Response Time (EMS)
1 9:06
1 11.77%
1 9:13
1 10.36%
Fire Impacts CY 2022
Call Type
October
YTD
Wildland calls 140 141 142 143
18
195
Acres burned
2
18,190
Structure Fires 110 & 111
15
92
Property and Contents - Loss
$1,157,040.00
$9,166,120.00
Property and Contents - Save
$00.00
$3,232,200.00
Other fires all other 100 series
57
606
Property and Contents - Loss
$10,700.00
$622,102.00
Property and Contents - Save
n/a
$6,250,000.00
OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Battalion 1 East Hawaii
• 10/1/22, Inc#21821; Search & Rescue: Mauna Loa/Districts 4 and 50, lost
hiker found uninjured and declined any EMS.
• 10/12/22, Inc#22758; Rescue/EMS: Hwy 11, 21mm/ District 17, Ankle
injury in a river requiring extrication utilizing Chopper 1.
• 10/31/22, Inc#24241; Structure Fire: Fire in fuel
refinery distillery tower, Pacific Bio-Diesel in the
Shipman Industrial area. Dist. 5. Everyone was
evacuated safely and no injuries reported.
• 10/19/22: Training: BC1, Companies 1, 2, 3,
and 4 participated in Hilo Airport Triennial
Training Exercise.
Battalion 2 West Hawaii
• 10/24/2022 Inc#23697; Structure Fire: Old Coast Guard Rd. Dist. 15. Total
loss. 2 parties assisted through Red Cross.
Special operations:
Haz-Mat
• Initiated procurement of 15 Personal Radiation Detectors for both Hazmat
companies.
• Next Haz-Tech training class scheduled for January 23-Feb 3, 2023
Ocean Safety
• USLA RWC Training Program Certification: Submitted
all requirements to USLA awaiting approval of
program.
• Working on transfers and hires for vacancies in Ocean
Safety.
• Two personnel from Kua bay were recognized by Big
Island Now for a recent rescue of a 70 y.o. female
that was found face down in the shore breaks.
Rescue
• Working with Rescue Captains to identify specialty
uniform standards and procurement.
• Initiated planning for replacement UTV for Waiakea, with
noticeable increase in calls for service on Mauna Loa, the
need for a better vehicle to access the rough terrain has
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become evident. Trying to secure funding.
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EMS REPORT:
• Our 51s' firefighter recruit class has entered into their clinical portion of EMT training.
• We would like to congratulate our newly promoted Fire Medical Specialist II personnel.
FMS II R. Carreiro Jr. - Station 19, A Platoon
FMS II B. Kobayashi - Station 5, B Platoon
FMS II C. Wissing - Station 1, A Platoon
• We would also like to congratulate our firefighters who have successfully completed
the KCC MICT program and have become state licensed paramedics.
FF B. Calicdan
FF C. Chun Fat Jr.
FF T. Magno II
• Five (5) personnel attended the 2022 EMS World Expo in Orlando, Florida, from
October 11 - 15, 2022. Our participants interacted with leading medical experts from
across the world who shared their innovative research, demonstrated cutting -edge
procedures, and whose innovation help to drive the field of paramedicine and the
delivery of emergency medical services forward. The EMS Expo is the ideal venue to
network with our fellow prehospital peers, sharing policies and procedures which help
to increase the quality of care for our community. This opportunity also allowed our
group to interact in the exhibit hall with hundreds of vendors and receive education and
information on the newest prehospital diagnostic and treatment tools available for EMS
providers.
• The EMS Branch assisted with the Ironman World Championships which was held on
October 6t" and 8t" in Kailua-Kona. This two-day event involved more than 5,000
athletes from around the world.
• The EMS Branch has been involved with multiple statewide Fentanyl committees. We
will be implementing our Narcan program for our department shortly. We are working
with our IT department on overdose tracking and data collection.
• EMS Branch personnel assisted with coordinating and instructing a three day active
shooter training in Hilo. This multi -agency training involved Federal, State, County and
private first responders from Hawaii Island.
• The EMS Branch has submitted our biennial budget proposal for FY24-25. This
proposal included anticipated CBA increases and a 25% annual vehicle replacement
proposal.
• The EMS Branch would like to thank FMS II A. Mitchell for all of his hard work and time
while being assigned to the EMS Branch.
• The entire department has been transitioned over to all brass oxygen regulators. We
would like to thank everyone for their patience and cooperation with this process.
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TRAINING REPORT:
• Hosted a National Fire Academy, two-day off -campus course for Incident Safety
Officer where training was provided to ten HFD personnel, two from Pohakuloa Fire
and Emergency Services, and one member from Hilo ARFF.
• Eleven personnel from Emergency Operations and four Fire Communications Officers
attended a three-day, joint active shooter training with the Hawaii Police Department.
• BC Springer attended a two-day Fire Nuggets seminar called "Search: Beyond the
Textbooks." The seminar covered structural search during fire suppression operations
to decrease time to locate victims and increase firefighter search proficiency.
• Coordinated Captain Royd Henderson and Deputy Fire Chief Moller to speak for two
classes each as part of the Hilo High School Fire and Emergency Services class.
• The 51St Recruit Class and the MICT class participated in the ARFF Triennial Drill held
October 19 at the Hilo International Airport. This exercise included fire suppression,
medical triage, and incident command roles for a simulated aircraft emergency.
Federal Aviation Administration observers provided positive feedback regarding the
interagency performance.
• Forty-four firefighter recruit candidates were interviewed over four days to select new
hires for the 52nd Recruit Class.
• Finalized and submitted the Training Services Branch fiscal year 23-24 program
budget objectives, projections, and supplemental requests.
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VOLUNTEER FIRE REPORT:
Highlights
• One volunteer from Company 16 Bravo Pu'uanahulu attended The National Wildfire
Coordinating Group (NWCG) Basic Wildland Firefighter course S130/S190/1-180 at
P6hakuloa Training Area.
• Volunteer grant money was used to acquire much needed boots for our volunteers.
• Each Volunteer company was trained on the topic of Scene size up and the proper use
of the Emergency response guidebook (ERG).
• Companies 5 Charlie - Fern Forest, 5 Delta - Fern Acres, and 19 Alpha - Volcano all
assisted HFD line personnel with multiple wildland fires and vehicle fires in the Puna
district. The volunteer fleet is usually better suited to access the rugged terrain and
roads of the unimproved communities which they serve.
• The 30,000-gallon catchment tank which serves as a primary water source for fire
protection in the Hawaiian Acres Community ruptured due to age and possibly an
earthquake. The Hawaii Fire Department is working with County Councilman Matt
Kanealii-Kleinfelder, Mayor Roth, and the Hawaiian Acres Community Association to
replace this important piece of infrastructure.
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FIRE PREVENTION REPORT:
Key Performance Indicators
Goal
Obj #
June
CYTD
Est EOY
Total Inspections completed
120
1
17
162
486
Total Fire investigations
N/A
-
7
18
54
Fire Investigations comp in 72 hrs
100%
2
2
28.57%
47%
% of fire invest determined
>80%
3
43%
44%
45%
Avg Plan Review time
14 cal days
4
NA
NA
NA
Vacant positions
<1
5
2
2
<1
• The Fire Prevention Branch investigated 7 structure fires during the month of October.
The fires were located in Districts 1, 2 (2 fires), 5, 7, 10, and 11.
• 68 Plans were reviewed for Hawaii Island.
• Fire Prevention Branch personnel conducted 210 inspections to include 17 commercial
inspections, 17 commercial re -inspections, 16 Certificate of Occupancy, 1 Educational,
2 Educational Re -inspections, 110 Fire Protection System Acceptance Testing, 4 Site
Inspections, 0 Fireworks shows, 38 Tent inspections, and 1 Tank inspection.
• Prevention Branch conducted 18 Request -For -Information and Comments Reports
combined.
• Fire Prevention Branch also investigated 3 complaints.
• Three fire investigation records/reports were researched and sent to the requested
parties.
• The Fire Prevention Branch conducted 21 Public Education Presentations. A majority
of the presentations were done at elementary schools for Fire Prevention Week.
• Three Fire Prevention Branch Personnel assisted with the Fire Equipment Operator
Assessment involving control of hose lines and interview panel.
• BC Kurashige assisted at the Race Operations Center for the 2022 Ironman World
Championships.
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AUXILIARY SERVICE REPORT:
Logistics
• The warehouse storekeeper was able to coordinate the free a -waste disposal. The
warehouse is happy to report most of our a -waste is gone!
• Company 3 and Logistics Section personnel participated in Waiakeawaena elementary
school's second annual career day.
• The second interview for the clerk III position in auxiliary services was held with only
one applicant. Unfortunately, the position is still vacant.
Emergency Communications
• Of the four FCO I's who started in September, there is only one remaining
Vehicle Maintenance
• Apparatus and equipment repair:
0 71 total repairs/service.
0 22 service calls or trouble calls.
0 8 contracted out and tows.
End of Report