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2024 | MAY FISCAL YEAR 23-24
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FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
Hawai’i Fire Department
25 Aupuni St., Suite 2501
Hilo, Hawai’i 96720
fire@hawaiicounty.gov
Monthly Highlights .................................................................................................. 3
Admin Div: Fiscal Branch Report ................................................................................. 4
Program Budget Goals ....................................................................................... 4
Admin Div: HR Branch Report ..................................................................................... 5
Program Budget Goals ....................................................................................... 5
Internal Recruitment within Department ................................................................ 5
Open-Competitive Recruitment ........................................................................... 5
Operations ............................................................................................................ 6
Emergency Operations .......................................................................................... 6
Emergency Operations Highlights ............................................................................ 7
Battalion 1, East Hawaiʻi ..................................................................................... 7
Battalion 2, West Hawaiʻi ................................................................................... 7
Special Operations ............................................................................................... 7
Support Services ..................................................................................................... 9
Emergency Medical Services Branch ......................................................................... 9
Training Services Branch ...................................................................................... 10
Volunteer Training Section .................................................................................... 12
Fire Prevention Branch ......................................................................................... 13
Logistics, Emergency Communications, and Vehicle Maintenance Section ....................... 14
Logistics ........................................................................................................ 14
Emergency Communications .............................................................................. 15
Information Technology Highlights ...................................................................... 15
Safety Specialist Report ........................................................................................... 16
Other Updates ....................................................................................................... 16
TABLE OF
CONTENTS:
2024 | MAY PAGE 3
MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS
Team Rubicon’s OP Kōkua Waikōloa
Operation Kōkua Waikōloa is a crucial
initiative aimed at disaster preparedness and
wildfire mitigation in Hawaii, reflecting Team
Rubicon's commitment to supporting
communities before, during, and after
disasters. By leveraging the skills of veteran
and civilian volunteers known as Greyshirts,
the operation focuses on training,
preparedness, and direct action to mitigate
the risks associated with wildfires and natural
disasters. Volunteers from across the islands
and the mainland, including residents who
received specialized training in vegetation
clearance, participated. This approach
ensured that disaster response skills and
knowledge remained within the community,
enhancing its long-term resilience.
Hawaii Fire Department played a vital role in supporting the operation by providing 5-gallon
coolers, backpack firefighting pumps, and ice, ensuring that volunteers were equipped to
handle any fire-related emergencies. This collaboration between Team Rubicon and the local
fire department underscores the importance of coordinated efforts in disaster preparedness
and response, enhancing the overall effectiveness and safety of the operation. The operation’s
success demonstrates the effectiveness of combining veteran expertise with civilian
enthusiasm to address complex challenges like wildfire prevention and disaster preparedness,
highlighting the importance of community involvement and capacity-building initiatives.
COH Leadership Engages in TEEX Training for Enhanced Crisis Management
In a proactive move to bolster the island’s disaster preparedness and crisis management
capabilities, leaders from the County of Hawaii participated in a comprehensive training
program conducted by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). The training
sessions took place from May 7th to 9th, 2024, at the County Civil Defense. It focused on
critical aspects of emergency management, Crisis Leadership, Senior Officials Workshop, and
Whole Community Emergency Management Planning.
The TEEX training program is renowned for its rigorous and practical approach to emergency
management education. During the three-day event, county leaders engaged in a series of
workshops and simulations designed to enhance their strategic and operational readiness. The
Crisis Leadership module aimed to equip officials with the skills necessary to lead effectively
during emergencies, ensuring clear communication, decisive action, and efficient resource
management.
The training sessions also highlighted the importance of community engagement and the use
of local resources in disaster preparedness. By involving community leaders and stakeholders,
the program aimed to foster a culture of preparedness that extends beyond government
agencies.
Participants left the training with a deeper understanding of their roles and responsibilities in
emergency management, as well as practical tools and strategies to implement in their
respective jurisdictions. This enhanced preparedness is expected to lead to more effective and
coordinated responses to future emergencies, ultimately safeguarding the residents of Hawaii
County.
2024 | MAY PAGE 4
ADMIN DIV: FISCAL BRANCH REPORT
Program Budget Goals May YTD GOAL
Invoice Settlement within 30 days 94% 94% 90%
Pay-out of CILV’s within 90 days 100% 84% 95%
Records Retention Schedule 0 0% Mid-Year
Transition to Electronic Records 75.0 75% 75% Qtr
Option Years for Contracts 100.0 100% 45-Days
Budget Category Adj
Appropriation
YTD
Expenditures % Used Goal
Fire S&W 36,958,536.00 33,804,070.16 91.46 95.83
6221-6225 OCE 5,826,864.83 4,395,001.92 75.43 91.67
Equipment 2,098,805.38 1,732,178.52 82.53 91.67
Grants & Misc S&W 1,408,679.03 889,896.83 63.17 95.83
6226 OCE 365,325.24 109,361.50 29.94 91.67
Equipment 766,035.63 635,713.54 82.99 91.67
EMS S&W 14,799,686.00 14,426,353.51 97.48 95.83
6227 OCE 2,870,647.77 2,411,051.17 83.99 91.67
Equipment 1,724,417.50 1,657,173.64 96.10 91.67
Ocean Safety S&W 5,273,052.07 3,780,861.96 71.70 95.83
6228 OCE 317,498.83 240,303.83 75.69 91.67
Equipment 397,443.16 308,518.71 77.63 91.67
Total Budget 72,806,591.44 64,390,329.87 88.44
Grant Update
2023 CDBG The bid was awarded to Orchid Isle Ford for three (3) Brush Trucks
$625,693. Delivery pending
CDBG- MIT Wildfire
Mitigation The Planning Department is tasked with acquiring this equipment.
FY 2021 AFG We are procuring items for the Fire Base Station Refresh Project.
The grant is 94% obligated as of 5/31/24 with 3 months remaining.
FY 22 USDA Volunteer
Fire Capacity Project
The bid for one brush truck for volunteer station 20A awarded,
pending delivery.
FY 23 USDA Volunteer
Fire Capacity Project
The bid was awarded to Orchid Isle Ford for two (2) Brush Trucks
$411,097. Delivery pending.
Kohanaiki Lifeguard
Tower (Fair Share
funds)
Delivery expected at the end of the year.
Leleiwi Lifeguard
Tower (Fair Share
Funds)
Requisition with specs submitted to Purchasing.
Staffing for Adequate
Fire and Emergency
Response (SAFER)
This grant funds three Fire Captain and six Fire Fighter positions. As
of 5/31/2024, we have expended 91.77% of the grant funds with 8
months remaining. Funding expected to run out in August 2024.
2024 | MAY PAGE 5
ADMIN DIV: HR BRANCH REPORT
Program Budget Goals May YTD GOAL
Process actions within 15 working days 62 416 100%
Recruitment Actions >30days 1 24 90%
Promotion Actions >30days 6 32 90%
Personnel Actions within 30 days, <10% error 36 313 10%
Internal Recruitment within Department
Position Status Report
Battalion Chief
(Emergency
Communications)
Fire Captain Stacy Domingo promotion effective May 1, 2024.
Fire Captain Six candidates passed the written exam. Pending
interview/Assessment Center schedule.
Fire Equipment Operator Pending interview/Assessment Center schedule.
Fire/Hazardous
Materials Specialist Pending interview/Assessment Center schedule.
Fire Training Specialist
Recruitment opened on May 12, 2024 and closed on May 21,
2024. DHR referred one candidate. Pending
interview/Assessment Center schedule.
Water Safety Officer III Four candidates received Formal Offers. Promotion effective
June 1, 2024.
Water Safety Officer IV Submitted Request to Fill to DHR for recruitment.
Water Safety Officer V Pending scheduling of interviews.
Open-Competitive Recruitment
Position Status Report
Fire Communications
Officer I
Interview and practical assessment letters scheduled on June 10,
2024 and June 12, 2024 sent out to 13 candidates.
Water Safety Officer I
(Temp)
Hired William Petrovic effective May 16, 2024 NTE August 12,
2024.
Water Safety Officer I 13 candidates passed the PAE held on May 9, 2024. Interviews
scheduled on May 29, 2024 and May 30, 2024.
Fire Fighter Recruit
(Temp)
Orientation held on May 23, 2024 for 14 candidates. Pre-entry
medical appointments scheduled on May 28-31, 2024.
Fire/EMS Recruit (Temp) Orientation held on May 23, 2024 for candidate. Pre-entry
medical appointments scheduled on May 28-31, 2024.
Account Clerk (Temp) Submitted Request to Fill to DHR for recruitment.
2024 | MAY PAGE 6
OPERATIONS
Emergency Operations
Total Calls for Calendar Year 2024 May % YTD %
Fire 55 2% 375 3%
Overpressure, Rupture, Explosion- no fire 0 0% 3 0%
Rescue and EMS 2,029 76% 9,594 74%
Hazardous Cond. (no fire) 9 0% 80 1%
Service Call 180 7% 804 6%
Good Intent calls 391 14% 1,863 14%
False Alarm / False calls 34 1% 187 1%
Severe Weather 0 0% 1 0%
Special Incident Type 2 0% 13 0%
Other (not completed yet) 9 0% 9 0%
Totals 2709 100% 12,929 100%
Response Times CY 2024
Statistic May % that meet.… YTD % that meet...
Avg. Turn out time (Fire) 3:22 (80 sec.) 12.96% 2:49 (80 sec.) 13.32%
Avg. Turn out time (EMS) 2:24 (60 sec.) 14.81% 2:17 (60 sec.) 15.73%
Statistic May % that meet 6 min. YTD % that meet 6 min
Avg. Response Time (Fire) 3:19 8.93% 2:47 12.50%
Avg. Response Time (EMS) 2:23 20.01% 2:16 19.20%
Fire Impacts CY 2024
Call Type May YTD
Wildland calls (140, 141, 142, 143) 13 79
Acres burned 6 71
Structure Fires (110 & 111) 6 26
Property and Contents - Loss $165,700.00 $3,019,400.00
Property and Contents - Save $00.00 $2,377,600.00
Other fires (all other 100 series) 37 271
Property and Contents - Loss $10,800.00 $1,679,602.00
Property and Contents - Save $1,000.00 $36,100.00
Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 (est.)
Total Calls 26,869 25,015 27,398 29,594 30,738 31,030
2024 | MAY PAGE 7
Emergency Operations Highlights
Battalion 1, East Hawaiʻi
5/2, Inc #10394; HazMat: Aloha Island Mart/District 1, Carbon Dioxide leak which
activated the alarm, all employees and customers evacuated, CO2 shutoff, store
ventilated and closed for the evening. No injuries or fatalities.
5/10, Inc #11060; Rescue: “Narnia”/District 1, Two (2) people trapped by flood waters
were located and extricated via Chopper 1. No injuries or fatalities.
5/19, Inc #11871; Search & Rescue: Cloud Rest off of Cane Haul Rd/District 11, Two (2)
maile pickers lost in forest were located and extricated via Chopper 1. No injuries or
fatalities.
Battalion 2, West Hawaiʻi
5/11, Inc. # 240011133; Swift Water Rescue: Two parties stranded by flash flooding in
KWHE harbor area. Rescued by Co14, BC2, & Rescue 7. No Injuries. KWHE area and
businesses with multiple flooded areas.
5/16, Inc. #240011537; Structure Fire: Kawaihae Rd. Storage Building. Large
refrigeration storage container, converted to household utility and storage building.
Offensive strategy due to adjacent warehouse and residential exposures. Fire
contained to involved building.
5/18, Inc. #240011757; Structure Fire: Units responded to washerette to find smoke and
flames from building. Offensive operations limited spread to other businesses. No
injuries.
Special Operations
Haz-Mat
Full scale multi-Agency drill exercise with CST scheduled for June 4.
Preparing for next fiscal year’s equipment purchases.
Ocean Safety
WSO I interviews completed on May 29-30.
WSO III promotions to take effect on June 1.
Jr. Lifeguard program planning ongoing.
Rescue
Training for new RB7 (Hoku) has been completed, and mechanical issues have been
repaired. Vessel is ready to be placed into service upon transfer of ownership.
Preparing for Light Rescue vehicle replacements next FY.
2024 | MAY PAGE 8
Incident heat map and YTD stats for May 2024
Link for Station Call Volume Breakdown
2024 | MAY PAGE 9
SUPPORT SERVICES
Emergency Medical Services Branch
Paramedic Internship Progress
The eight personnel enrolled in the Fall 2023 paramedic class have started their 4th internship
rotation which ends in mid-June. This is the final internship rotation before they go back to the
classroom to complete their state and national certification testing requirements.
Firefighter Recruit Orientation Assistance
The EMS Branch assisted with the 53rd Firefighter Recruit orientation held on May 23rd at the
HFD training classroom. During this orientation, EMS Branch personnel assisted with
mandatory EMT training vaccination documents and titer requirements.
50th Anniversary of EMS Week
May 19-25, 2024, marked the 50th Anniversary of EMS Week. This year’s theme, “Honoring
Our Past. Forging Our Future,” reminds us to acknowledge the foundational work of those who
came before us, while also striving to build and lead the EMS system in the way that we
envision for our future. In recognition of EMS Week, the EMS Branch distributed Holy Bakery
pies throughout our department to thank everyone for their hard work and dedication.
EMS Week Proclamation
On Friday, May 24th, Battalion Chief Honda and Captain Lam participated in the EMS Week
proclamation at the State Capitol with Governor Green and EMS providers from across the
state.
2024 | MAY PAGE 10
Hands-Only CPR Training at Kealakehe Elementary
EMS Branch personnel held a Hands-Only CPR class at Kealakehe Elementary School.
National Police Week Participation
In honor of National Police Week 2024, the EMS Branch, along with other West Hawai‘i Civic
Center personnel participated in sign waving in Kona.
CARES Report Highlights
The CARES Report for 2023 has been released and we are proud to announce that Hawai‘i
Island had an increase in prehospital cardiac arrest saves. In 2023, we were 2.4% higher than
the national average for cardiac arrest survival to discharge percentages (12.6% to National
10.2%). This is truly a team effort, and we would like to acknowledge the hard work of all our
personnel. We believe that this is also a direct reflection of everyone’s continued
implementation of hands-only CPR in our communities and the increased number of AEDs
throughout our communities.
Relocation of West Hawaii EMS Branch
The EMS Branch office on the west side has been relocated in the West Hawai‘i Civic Center.
They are now located in the Kohala Room which is on the first floor below building D facing the
parking lot.
Airon Ventilator Presentation
EMS Branch personnel participated in an Airon ventilator presentation as part of our
evaluation process of pre-hospital ventilators. We hope to move forward with a decision and
purchase the new ventilators this upcoming fiscal year.
Employee Wellness Event
Community First sponsored an employee wellness event at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center on
Wednesday, May 29th. EMS Branch personnel assisted with blood pressure screening and
diabetes awareness education.
Training Services Branch
Fire Instructor I Course
Hawai‘i Fire Department delivered our second Fire Instructor I course to personnel during the
week of May 6-10, 2024. Sixteen (16) personnel attended along with one Hilo Aircraft Rescue
Firefighter (ARFF) and WSO Bradley Young. The course is based on NFPA 1041 “Standard for
Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications” designed to give personnel the information
needed to teach and deliver instruction utilizing instructional aids and evaluation instruments.
2024 | MAY PAGE 11
Battalion Chief Patrick Springer and Fire Equipment Operator Jeremy Tekurio delivered the
curriculum to the students. Personnel who attended and passed the final examination will
receive a ProBoard Fire Instructor 1 certification.
52nd Recruit Class Updates
The 52nd Recruit Class completed their Driver Training Competency Certification. This
consisted of forty (40) hours of classroom training based on the HFD Driver Improvement
Manual. The class spent an additional week practicing on the competency course which focuses
on parallel parking, reversing, and alley dock procedures, qualifying recruits for on-road
driving. Recruits then completed sixteen (16) hours of on-road driving and passed the final
driver audit consisting of a fire apparatus pre-trip and on-road driving exam.
The 52nd Recruit Class attended
and completed a three-week
Aircraft Rescue Firefighting
(ARFF) course held at Hilo and
Kona international Airport. During
this course the recruits were given
fundamental knowledge and skills
to effectively manage and
mitigate an aircraft emergency.
The final day of training was held
at Ellison Onizuka Kona
International Airport with 5 liquid
fuel burns. All recruits will receive
a ProBoard Certification in
accordance with NFPA 1003.
53rd Recruit Class Updates
The 53rd Fire Fighter Recruit Candidates had an orientation with Fire HR. There are fifteen (15)
candidates are currently completing medical clearances. The class has a projected start date of
August 1, 2024.
Live Fire Instructor Training Program
Battalion Chief Springer and Captain Roback
spent two days observing Honolulu Fire
Department’s Live Fire Instructor Training
Program. Topics included fire behavior, heat
reading, thermal imaging, door operations, hose
management, and ventilation. The trainer
consists of seven shipping containers with two
burn cells designed to allow realistic practice of
multi-company tactical evolutions.
2024 | MAY PAGE 12
Volunteer Training Section
1-A (Pepeekeo)
Company 1A-Pepeekeo added a new volunteer, and lost one volunteer
to the upcoming HFD fire recruit class, congratulations to Trent
Hanzawa!
5-B (Hawaiian Acres)
Company 5B-Hawaiian Acres extinguished a vehicle fire and with the
help of County Council member Matt Kaneali’i-Kleinfelder and the
Hawaiian Acres Community Association finalized the installation of a
standpipe to allow them to refill water at their station.
5-C (Fern Forest)
Company 5C-Fern Forest added one new volunteer.
5-D (Fern Acres)
Company 5D-Fern Acres responded to a car fire and a trash fire, recently added two
volunteers and recruited two more. They are actively working on ways to improve
participation and attendance with training and callouts.
7-B (Kalaoa)
Company 7B-Kalaoa responded to one rubbish fire during the month of May. Co.7B's training
in May has been focused on the wildland urban interface, all 15 members have been training on
hose lay techniques, fire shelter deployment, vehicle placement, and pump operations. They
have been focusing on the Red Flag response or high wind brush fires to better serve their
community and department as the brushfire season approaches.
8-A (Pa’auilo)
Company 8A-Pa'auilo performed driver training and vehicle maintenance.
9-B (Kanehoa)
Company 9B-Kanehoa conducted two simulated fire training scenarios for the month of May
with emphasis on tactics and strategy for fires along the Wildland Urban Interface.
10-D (Ainaloa)
Company 10D-Ainaloa focused on in-company training including fireground radio
communications, station and apparatus-equipment familiarization & maintenance. They also
supported the Ainaloa Community Association with their Monthly Yard Sale as well as the
installation of a brand new 80” TV in the Ainaloa Longhouse for the Family Activities
Committee.
11-C (Discovery Harbour)
Company 11C-Discovery Harbour said
goodbye to longtime Volunteer Captain
Kenneth Shisler who is moving to Georgia
with his wife. He dedicated over 12 years to
the VFD. Members also performed grilling
services for the Association’s annual
Memorial Day Picnic.
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16-B (Pu’uanahulu)
Company 16B-Pu'uanahulu performed
31.5 hours of training and maintenance
during the month of May. Co. 16B also
did a community clean up in
partnership with Firewise in Pu'ulani
Ranch.
19-A (Volcano)
Company 19A – Contributed 75 hours of volunteer time towards the County Fire Department.
Fire Prevention Branch
Fire Investigations
The Fire Prevention Branch investigated two
structure fire during the Month of May. The
first incident happened in District 4. The fire in
District 4 is being classified as Undetermined,
most of the structure was collapsed by the
Fire. The second fire was in a commercial
occupancy, in District 7 (photo). The fire
damaged portions of the ceiling and structure
of the Laundromat. No injuries or fatalities
were reported at either incident.
Public Education
The Month of May was filled with various Public Education
events! The Prevention Branch participated in both the Hilo
and Kona D.A.R.E. events put on by the Hawaii Police
Department. We also teamed up with Old Navy to spread
Fire awareness and Fireworks safety! Inspector Kawasaki
and Inspector Requelman gave the Students at Waimea
Elementary School a great presentation on what it takes to
become a Firefighter.
2024 | MAY PAGE 14
Wildfire Reduction and Education
Chief Kurashige had the opportunity to work with
Team Rubicon, an organization known for
voluntarily serving communities around the
United States that have experienced natural
disasters. The team arrived in Waikoloa on April
9 and began work in the Waikoloa Village area.
Team Rubicon cut down many Kiawe trees and
vegetation approximately 100 feet mauka of the
Waikoloa Village Fuel Break spanning 9 days until
April 18th. There were approximately 30
volunteers from across the United States that
provided manpower and rented trucks, skid
steers, and chippers to eliminate fuels. Many of
the volunteers expressed interest in coming back
to Hawaii Island and continuing fuel reduction
work.
Hawaii Wildfire Management
Organization (HWMO) along with fire
officials from across the state, large
landowners, and land stewards
participated in a 3-part learning series
regarding wildfire preparedness. The
virtual seminars were hosted on May 7,
14, and 21. Topics discussed were
developing a wildfire mitigation plan,
developing best practices for land
management, and understanding Fire
codes relating to open land areas. Also presented were insights from land managers and fire
agency personnel regarding grants and other related resources. The seminar provided
participants an opportunity to divide into different breakout rooms allowing everyone to
connect and develop contacts around the island.
Logistics, Emergency Communications, and Vehicle
Maintenance Section
Logistics
Annual inventory lists have been sent out to the stations. Thank you for working on
them.
The bed replacement program is underway, and stations should be getting Nectar
beds. The beds come with a lifetime warranty. Please contact Warehouse if you have
issues with the beds.
Pahoa Fire Station’s kitchen AC has been replaced
Stations’ computer replacements have been completed. If you have old CPUs please
send them into warehouse for disposal
Apparatus and Equipment Repair
One-hundred eighty seven (187) total repairs/service.
Thirty-two (32) service calls or trouble calls.
Sixteen (16) contracted out and tows
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Emergency Communications
Recruitment and Personnel Updates
May 1, 2024 marked the first day for the new position of Battalion Chief of Emergency
Communications.
We have started to lay the foundation for implementing Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD),
which is a protocol for our dispatchers to use to interrogate callers for fire type calls.
This will work similarly to our EMD protocol and will help our dispatchers to filter calls
consistently, identify safety concerns early on, and dispatch the appropriate resources
necessary for the incident.
Our Joint Communication Center is moving along in construction, with a targeted
acceptance date in late June. There will still be a process to move in, but we are
excited to see the progress of this project steady with momentum.
All 5 of our current Fire Communications Officer I personnel successfully completed their
EMD certification.
We have 8 candidates on a list for interviews slated for June. Our goal is to start
another class of Fire Communications Officer I in September.
Apparatus and Equipment Repair
One hundred and eighty-seven (187) total repairs/service.
Thirty two (32) service calls or trouble calls.
Sixteen (16) contracted out and tows
Information Technology Highlights
Computers not compatible with Windows 11 PC replacement project with Department of
Information Technology completed except for a few computers at Central/Dispatch
location.
MDTs for E21 and X08 received back from Panasonic after repairs, sent back to
apparatus.
MDTs for M03 and M18 sent to Panasonic for repairs.
Joint Communication Center (JCC) meetings. Tentative building completion date
6/24/24 delayed, date TBD. Occupation date TBD.
Network scanning of computer, monitor, and printer serial numbers for inventory.
2024 | MAY PAGE 16
SAFETY SPECIALIST REPORT
In May 2024, the Safety Specialist continued efforts to enhance safety and address ongoing
concerns within the Hawaii Fire Department. Communication with HiOSH regarding the Central
Fire Station inspection remains pending, with follow-up calls on May 2nd and 24th awaiting
responses. A new injury/complaint was submitted on May 10th. Documentation submitted on
May 10th is under review, and procedures for mold management in stations are being drafted.
The Safety Culture Survey concluded on May 8th, and its results were reviewed during the
HFD/HFFA Safety Committee Meeting on May 15th. A response memo and the survey results
were disseminated by the end of May, with the full results published on June 3rd. The
Committee also addressed water rescue awareness, the Respiratory Protection Program, and
in-station decontamination processes.
A tabletop exercise for the Continuity of Operations Plan was held on April 25th, with the
After-Action Report completed on May 2nd. Planning for the next exercise in October 2024
has begun. Several safety bulletins and alerts were issued, including notices on increased
seismic activity at Kilauea, an E. coli outbreak linked to organic walnuts, hurricane season
preparedness, and potential lead exposure from vintage Corelle dishware.
Safety inquiries included accident reviews from May 10th and 17th, an ergonomics evaluation
at HPD Communications, and current COVID/respiratory return-to-work recommendations.
Effects of both G4 solar storms and Kona-low were managed, and an ongoing poll of stations
with active washers/dryers versus extractors continues, with 13 out of 21 stations responding
so far.
We are engaging with vendors regarding potential EMILY Rescue Robot demos and drafting in-
station decontamination procedures. A draft Risk Analysis for the Ironman Triathlon was
circulated, and a draft Mold Awareness & Abatement Training/Procedure is being developed.
Incident reviews included follow-ups on accidents from May 11th and 17th. Potential exhaust
issues in stations when operating generators were investigated, with proposed solutions to
enhance ventilation and install CO detectors.
The Safety Division remains committed to proactively addressing health and safety concerns
and improving safety protocols. For further questions or detailed information, please reach
out.
OTHER UPDATES
Daniel R. Sayre Custom Enforcer HDR Pumper
Wk 2 Production ending May 24, 2024
The cab continues weld operations at the IPP
plant
The pump is staged to begin assembly at the
IPP plant
The body has begun weld operations at the IPP
plant
2024 | MAY PAGE 17
National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Weekend
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend was
observed May 4-5, recognizing those in the fire
community that have paid the ultimate price and
serving as a solemn reminder of the inherent risks
faced by firefighters each day. In a gesture of
solidarity with firefighters nationwide, and to pay
special tribute to our own who have passed while in
the department, including one in the line of duty, the
Hawaii County Building was illuminated in red and a
memorial wreath placed for viewing.
END REPORT