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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFire Commission Agenda 9-25-25 tY_os !% Gerald Kosaki,Chair C.Kimo Alameda,Ph.D. �,y,�r.. Steven Hirakami,Vice Chair Mayor / Brian Cushnie,Member Les Hanano,Member Shon Magsalin,Member Wesley Mattos,Member �rF"o 'M►'w Wayne Perrin Jr.,Member Rick Porter,Member COUNTY OF HAWAVI Carlene Wolf,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, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 TIME: 9:00 A.M. PLACE: HAWAVI COUNTY BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 25 AUPUNI ST., SUITE 1401, HILO, 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 • August 28, 2025, regular session. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT • State of Department and Highlights • Budget • Human Resources • Emergency Operations Division • Support Services Division • Capital Improvements • Chief's Briefing NEW BUSINESS • The commission will discuss and make decisions regarding the process for Fire Chief Todd's annual evaluation. Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii Fire Commission Meeting Agenda September 25, 2025 Page 2 • Correspondence No. 25-02: Hawaii County Salary Commission's Inquiry to the appointing authorities concerning proposed salary adjustments. The commission will discuss and make decisions regarding the Salary Commission's request. • Under Hawaii County Charter (HCC), Section 7-4.6(c), the commission will review the Fire Department's operations related to rescue training for the purpose of recommending improvements. • Under HCC, Sections 7-4.6(e) and 7-4.2(c), the commission will review the Fire Department's rescue training schedule to confirm whether appropriate training is being provided to the maximum extent possible and practicable. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Under HCC, Section 7-4.6(c), the commission will discuss the Fire Department's watercraft program for the purpose of recommending improvements. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING • The commission will discuss and make decisions regarding what items to place on the agenda for its meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2025. ANNOUNCEMENTS The commission's next monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 9.00 a.m., at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building A, Council Chambers, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, 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@hawaiipolice.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. Hawaii Fire Commission Meeting Agenda September 25, 2025 Page 3 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 three 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@hawaiipolice.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.