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FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT
April 9, 2008
• Introduction of Thomas Clark, EMS Storekeeper, effective March 3, 2008.
• Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Lt. Col. Trey Johnson and members
of the 93D CST.
Budget
• FY 2008/09 Budget: Presented our budget before the Council on April 1. They were
supportive. Thanks to Commissioner Bowles for his testimony.
Alternative Fundina and Grants
• FEMA FY 2004 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant: (Burn Trailer) Still awaiting MOU
for signature from DOT.
• FEMA FY 2007 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant: (Video Teleconferencing
Equipment) Committee will be working on specifications for bid proposal.
• FEMA FY 2007 Fire Prevention & Safety Grant: Status quo. (Strategic Planning
Public Education/Relations committee submitted grant proposal for safety and
education trailer ($103,606).
• FEMA FY 2008 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant: Submitted grant proposal for
health/wellness program. ($531,203)
• State Department of Transportation Safe Highways Grant: Grant period has not yet
opened; will apply for safety vests.
Capital Improvement Projects
Makalei Fire Station: Optimistic that bid for construction will be by this year.
Environmental Assessment was published in the March 8, 2008 issue of The
Environmental Notice by the Office of Environmental Quality Control. This notice
has a 30-day public comment period (until 4/7/08).
Pahoa Fire Station: The area for pole relocation has already been pre -graded to
match the future condition. Once Helco resolves internal issues and we receive the
Utility Agreement, they can proceed any time they're ready. David is still awaiting
final review/approval from DOT.
• Fire Administration & Support Facility: On March 8, the Environmental Assessment
was published in the March 8, 2008 issue of The Environmental Notice by the Office
of Environmental Quality Control. This notice has a 30-day public comment period
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(until 4/7/08). We also received the preliminary schematic for the Emergency
Dispatch Building. Will schedule meeting to review. Police has been asked to
review their section and provide comments. We are trying to stay within the costs of
the project.
• Central Fire Station: On 3/8/08, the Environmental Assessment was published in
the March 8, 2008 issue of The Environmental Notice by the Office of Environmental
Quality Control. This notice has a 30-day public comment period (until 4/7/08).
Project is still in design phase.
• Captain Cook: David indicates that he has heard the plans review/approval is in the
Planning Department. He is now looking at starting construction in August to
September.
• Keaau: No new developments.
• Honokaa: No new developments.
Promotions and Hiring
Open -Competitive Recruitment
Fire Fighter Recruit
South Hilo
COMPASS test scheduled on 4/3 &
4/4/08. Interviews will be conducted
from 4/4 - 4/14/08.
Internal Recruitments
Fire Apparatus
South Hilo
Filled on 04/01/08.
Trainer
Fire Equipment
North Kohala &
Promoted on 04/01/08.
Operator (for 2
Ocean View
previously
employees)
Fire Captain
Various locations
10 promotions effective 04/16/08.
Emergency Operations Division
March 11, 2008 Halemaumau emissions
Spike in brush fires in Kona area.
Ocean Safety
Report by Captain John Kapsky
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Support Services Division
Maintenance Shop Section:
• Web demo for fleet management software
EMS Bureau:
• Report by BC Yawata.
• EMS Week Poster Contest will be held in conjunction with EMS Week. Information
disseminated to all public & private schools grades K to 5. Winning design may be
placed on run t-shirts.
Trainina Bureau:
Operations Section
Recruit Training:
36t" Recruit class- Completed their EMT-B didactics and clinicals. Currently
commencing with their didactics portion of EMT -I.
37t" Recruit Class- Nearing completion of basic Fire Essentials. Preparing for skills
and written finals.
38t" Recruit Class -COMPASS testing completed; currently commencing with oral
interviews.
Explorer Program: As requested by Commissioner Bertsch, the department liaison
for West Hawaii for the Explorer Program is Gifford Matsuoka. Third Explorer class
started on March 22 with 19 male participants. Classes scheduled every Saturday
for six Saturdays.
• Continuing to compile information of where staff is at for ICS training (various
levels), as requested by Commissioner Kudlo.
Volunteer Section
• Report by Tom Brandt
New Proiects/Business
• Refurbishing Project at Central: For next 3 Saturdays, 4 rotary clubs will be doing
community service at Central by refurbishing the dorms and locker room areas.
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Employee/Public Relations
Aloha Exchange Club Fire Fighter of the Year: FF Neil Yoshioka selected based
on his involvement with grant writing projects focused on fire fighter safety.
Merrie Monarch: Participated in the Merrie Monarch parade held on Saturday,
April 5.
EMS Week: Reminder that Family Walk/Run event will be held on Sunday, May
25 at Liliuokalani Park. Invitations should be mailed soon.
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