HomeMy WebLinkAbout111313 November MEETINGCHIEF’S REPORT (11/13/2013)
I. Budget
• FY 2013/2014
II. Alternative Funding and Grant
• FY 2012 CDBG Grant for Pahoa Tanker
• FY 2012 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant application
• FY 2012 Assistance to Fire Fighters Prevention Grant Application
• FY 2013 CDBG Grant for Waiakea Quint
Capital Improvement Projects: A current overview of ongoing projects may include but
not limited to:
• Kawailani Fire Station replacement
III. Goals and Objectives update
IV. Human Resources Division
1) Recruitments
a. Internal recruitments within the Department
• Assistant Fire Chief – Internal recruitment will be conducted November 1-10,
2013.
b. Internal Recruitment within the County
• Account Clerk (Temporary not to exceed January 28, 2014) recruitment initiated.
Interviews to be scheduled.
c. Open-competitive recruitments
• Water Safety Officer I – Recruitment conducted October 6-15, 2013. Pending
referral list.
• Water Safety Officer II – Recruitment conducted October 6-15, 2013. Pending
performance assessment exercise.
• Fire Equipment Mechanic – Recruitment being conducted October 20-29,
2013.
• Fire Fighter Recruit – Recruitment being conducted October 20-29, 2013.
2) Labor Relations
a. Arbitrations:
a. Arbitration (WSO suspension of 10 work shifts or 80 hours) pending.
b. Arbitration (WSO suspension of 15 work shifts or 120 hours) pending.
b. Grievances
a. Step 3 meeting for Fire Fighter denied; Issue involved loss of
compensation due to expired State of Hawai‘i Medical Examiner’s
Certificate.
b. Step 1 filed for WSO pending. Issue involved requiring a doctor’s note
for an absence less than five (5) consecutive days.
V. Emergency Operations Division
OPERATIONS:
1) AC Aaron Arbles Retired.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS:
Ocean Safety:
1) We are in the process of recruiting for 2 new full time positions to cover the Punaluu
tower on a daily basis 7 days per week. We have solicited interest for any current
WSOs to transfer but have not received any requests. We have recruited for these
positions.
2) There was an Ocean Safety conference on October 17 and 18 where 3 of our WSOs
was honored and awarded a USLA certificate of valor. These were WSOs Sean
Gallagher, Waika Koanui, and Joy Mills. The conference focused on drowning
prevention and how we can get the information out.
3) The Ironman has donated funding through the Sayre Foundation for our Ocean Safety
to purchase a PA system for Hapuna beach. This will allow our WSOs to be more
effective with their preventative actions. We are still awaiting the purchase and then
will need to put it through resolution and Council action.
4) We have begun the procurement process to purchase 5 new surveyor lifeguard towers
to replace the old wooden towers in the Hilo and Puna district. It will be going out
for bid soon.
5) Still awaiting a reply for the consultation with HGEA allowing us to reimburse our
WSOs a portion of their sunglasses cost.
VI. Support Services Division
Training Bureau:
1) The 41st FF recruit class successfully completed their criteria and has just been
reallocated to the Fire Fighter status on October 1, 2013.
2) The 42nd FF recruit class has completed their FF portion of their training on October
14 and have been assigned to 24 hour shifts at stations 1, 3, and 10. They will remain
there until their EMT class begins in January. Until then, they will continue to work
towards acquiring their 40 hours of driver training.
3) FEO Chris Carvalho is currently working on driver training requirements for the
driver training manual. We hope to implement this project by January 2014.
4) The Training Bureau continues to work on the implementation of Electronic record
keeping. Captain Okinaka and FEO Carvalho attended a training session for RMS in
hopes of moving ahead with utilization of the RMS with regards to Training sessions
and documentation.
5) Held more First Responder classes and included DOFAW employees. They assist
our personnel with the Wildland fire classes for the recruits.
Volunteer:
1) Continuing FF I skills training and extinguisher training for the volunteers.
2) Met with Duane Kanuha regarding Kanehoa Fire garage on October 8; went over the
plot and building plans. This is currently a community project with the intent of
donating building and land to County.
3) Continuing to conduct driver audits for the volunteers in east and west Hawaii on a
biannual basis.
EMS BUREAU:
1) Multi Disciplinary Team- HFD, HPD, HOPE Services, Mental Health Case workers,
Prosecutor's Office, Mayors office (Focusing on Chronic Homeless, Downtown Hilo)
The results after the first month is that 2 of the homeless “regular users” of the EMS
system have been placed in HOPE Services homeless shelter. This was a result of
interviews with FMS Melanie Keolanui and Vern Hara to help identify some of the
most vulnerable and problematic 911 callers.
2) Marketing strategy for the HFD Hands Only CPR program is moving forward. The
producers of the popular local TV show “DA Braddahs” have expressed interest in
producing a Hands Only video. Queens Heart has also expressed interest to fund the
project.
3) Supported the Ironman Event by standing up EMS ground teams within the perimeter
of the event. The coordinated effort via the Race Operation Center and the Unified
Command System worked as designed to provide for a successful, safe event.
4) EMS Bureau personnel conducted an HFD/EMS overview for the Bay Clinic Faculty.
The focus of the presentation was to educate and inform the group of our HFD/EMS
system. Topics of discussion were scope of practice, training levels, capabilities, State
EMS structure and oversight, as well as what our providers need when they arrive at
their clinics. The feedback from the meeting was extremely positive and well worth
everyone’s time. Future meetings are already in the works.
5) Attended the Hawaii Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security Conference on
Oahu. High level national speakers presented on three specific tracks; Community
Resilience, Mass Care and Cyber Security. First Responder leaders throughout the
State were in attendance.
PREVENTION BUREAU:
1) Fire Prevention Week events. In Hilo on Oct 5, and in Kona on Oct 26
2) Firefighter Safety Guide program. Received 16,500 guides, distributed all of them to
55 schools with grades K-5. In the process of getting the number of student
participation back
3) Assisted Building and Corporation Counsel in the legal matters surrounding the
Naniloa hotel.
4) Assisted the Parks and Recreation division with the set up and life safety aspect of the
Great American Circus at the Civic Fairgrounds and at the Old Kona Airport
5) Assisted with the fire and life safety issues surrounding the Iron Man which included
assisting the Department of Liquor Control with overcrowding issues
6) Assisted the 4 seasons and the Hilton Waikoloa with their Fire safety education
requirements. Instructed over 220 employees
7) Three Inspectors attended the International Association of Arson Investigators
seminar on Oahu from Oct 16-18.
8) Assisted in the planning and logistics for the 2013 HFCA conference
9) Facilitated a meeting with our Building department and brought the State elevator
inspectors here to be on the same page. The meeting resolved issues which closed all
the loop holes surrounding businesses opening without the proper approvals.
10) Conducted 101 code enforcement inspections, 73 commercial plans reviewed, 5
public education classes, and 4 Fire investigations.
DISPATCH:
1) Attend and review HPD “Aloha Training” for similar type training for HFD
Personnel.
2) Attend TriTech Software System’s demonstration of CAD/RMS/Mobile System.
AUXILLIARY SERVICES/WAREHOUSE
1) Hands free speaker phone (Bluetooth) device issued to Operations Battalion Chief
Vehicles.
2) Globe PPE evaluation samples distributed to 3 personnel for review, awaiting Lion
sample.
3) Continual repair to stations plumbing issues.
MAINTENANCE SHOP
1) New 3000 gal. Tanker 10, HFD 534 in service at Pahoa Fire Station.
2) Roof deterioration and water leak in Maintenance Shop reported. Per Public Works,
walking and working on roof to do repair will cause more damage.
3) Computer failing and continue to have connectivity issues.
4) Apparatus and equipment repair:
87 total repair/ service
11 service calls or trouble calls
8 contracted out and tows
New Projects/Business
• Hawai‘i Fire Chiefs Association Conference
Employee/Public Relations