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Corey Luke,Member
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Wayne Perrin Jr.,Member
COUNTY OF HAWAI`I Rick Porter,Member
Fire Commission
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9 Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone: (808)932-2950 Fax: (808)932-2949
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given of the following matters to be considered by the Fire Commission of the
County of Hawaii in accordance with the provisions of section 92-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
PLACE: WEST HAWAI`I CIVIC CENTER, BUILDING A COUNCIL CHAMBERS
74-5044 ANE KEOHOKALOLE HWY., KAILUA-KONA, HI
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Statements from the public regarding any particular item on the agenda will be taken
now or at the time the particular item is called to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• September 26, 2024, regular session.
FIRE CHIEFS REPORT
• State of Department and Highlights
• Budget
• Human Resources
• Emergency Operations Division
• Support Services Division
• Capital Improvements
• Chief's Briefing
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• The Fire Commission will discuss how to conduct the Fire Chief's annual evaluation.
NEW BUSINESS
• Inquiry regarding operations and administration, including EMS standby by volunteer
firefighters, helicopter donation and interisland transport, project manager
responsibilities, hydrant maintenance updates, and volunteer uniform provisions.
Hawai`i County,bs an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Hawaii Fire Commission
Meeting Agenda
October 24, 2024
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AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The commission's next monthly meeting is scheduled for November 21 , 2024, at 9:00
a.m., at the County Building, Council Chambers, Suite 1401, 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, HI.
ADJOURNMENT
Submitting Testimony: Those wishing to testify in person should register with the
Commission Secretary at the meeting. Those submitting written testimony at the meeting
should bring 10 copies for distribution. Testimony may be submitted by (1) mail to Fire
Commission 101 Pauahi St., Suite 9, Hilo, HI 96720; or (2) by email to
Charisse.Correa@hawaiicounty.gov. Please submit separate testimony for each item. All
oral and written testimony will be public record.
Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaii County Clerk
within five days of becoming a lobbyist [Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawaii County Code].
A lobbyist means "any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more
than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting
to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to
communicate with public officials." [Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a) (6), Hawai`i County Code]
Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the
County Clerk, 25 Aupuni St., Room 1402, Hilo.
Board Packet: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-7.5, the board packet provided to
members of this board for this meeting is available for public inspection two business days
before the meeting date, during regular business hours at the Hilo Office located at 101
Pauahi Street, Suite 9, Hilo, HI 96720.
Special Assistance: The in-person location for this meeting is accessible to persons with
disabilities. If you require an accommodation or auxiliary aid/service or other
accommodation due to a disability, contact the Commission's secretary by phone at (808)
932-2950 or by email at Charisse.Correa@hawaiicounty.gov as soon as possible,
preferably three (3) days before the meeting date. Requests made as early as possible will
allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this Agenda is available in
alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.