HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIRE CHIEF'S REPORT FY 25-26 AUGUST
2025 | AUGUST FISCAL YEAR 25-26
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
HAWAI’I FIRE DEPARTMENT 25 AUPUNI ST., SUITE 2501 HILO, HAWAI’I 96720 FIRE@HAWAIICOUNTY.GOV
Chief’s Office Report ............................................................................................................................... 3
Fiscal Branch Report ................................................................................................................................ 3
Grants Report ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Human Resources Branch Report ....................................................................................................... 4
Emergency Operations Division .......................................................................................................... 5
Special Operations Branch .................................................................................................................... 6
Ocean Safety Branch ............................................................................................................................... 6
Emergency Medical Services Branch ................................................................................................. 7
Training Services Branch ........................................................................................................................ 8
Volunteer Services Section .................................................................................................................... 9
Fire Prevention Section ........................................................................................................................... 9
Auxiliary Services Section .................................................................................................................... 10
Vehicle Maintenance Section ............................................................................................................. 11
Emergency Communications Branch............................................................................................... 11
SNAPSHOTS AND STORIES ..................................................................................................................... 12
Emergency Operations Highlights ................................................................................................... 12
Notable Hazmat Responses: ............................................................................................................... 12
Volunteers in Action! ............................................................................................................................. 12
Fire Prevention highlights ................................................................................................................... 13
New Brush Trucks ................................................................................................................................... 14
Safety Program ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Aviation Operations ............................................................................................................................... 16
Rope Rescue Training ........................................................................................................................... 17
Ocean Safety Highlights ....................................................................................................................... 17
Stay Connected! ...................................................................................................................................... 18
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2025 | AUGUST PAGE 3
CHIEF’S OFFICE REPORT
Section Report by Chief’s Office
Program Budget Objectives Month YTD Goal
Maintain >95% current policies, procedures, and MOU, MOA, MAA. No Data No Data >95%
FISCAL BRANCH REPORT
Section Report by: Fire Accountant IV
Program Budget Objectives QTR YTD Goal
Maintain budget variance within ±10% of projections for each major cost center per QTR. No data No data ±10%
Lead monthly budget meetings No data No data 12
Budget Adj Appr YTD Exp % Used Goal
Total Budget $76,853,168 $12,867,787 16.74%
GRANTS REPORT
Section Report by: Fire Grants Manager (with Assistance from Fiscal)
Program Measures Month YTD Goal
Dollar value of grants applied for 0 0 $5,000,000
Dollar value of grants received 22,497.73
22,497.73
i
22,497.73
22,497.73
i
$1,000,000
Grant Name Submission Deadline Purpose Est. Request
FY25 SAFER 4/20/2025 Personnel and training for volunteers $1,300,000 FY25 AFG 5/20/2025 Multi-station rollout of new SCBAs $1,750,000 FY25 HMGP – PF 8/20/2025 Structural mitigation – 8 stations $3,200,000
Grants Purpose Award Amt Spent YTD Update
23 CDBG (3) Brush Trucks $625,693 $312,846 50% deposit paid
24 CDBG 1 UTV / 1 Brush Truck $44,500 / $370,000 $34,402/ $383,751 Delivered
24 CDBG-MIT
(3) Brush Trucks IFB 4700; Mobile Service Trailer IFB 4701; Mobile Command Vehicle to be awarded FY 2026
$891,420 / $50,575 $891,420
BR awarded to Rebel Strike. Mobile Service Trailer awarded to HI Specialty Vehicles.
23 AFG
Hazard Zone (IDLH) Incident. Command and a Control Training Program $488,722 $79,564 16.28% spent as of 6/30/25. CoHnect project pending.
23 VFA Bid awarded to Orchid Isle Ford: IFB 4520 2 Brush Trucks $278,590 $73,041 Delivery pending.
24 VFA Supplies and equipment continue to arrive $317,800 $131,707 Pending approval of time extension request
2025 | AUGUST PAGE 4
HUMAN RESOURCES BRANCH REPORT
Section Report by: Fire Human Resources Program Specialist
Program Budget Objectives Month YTD
Vacancy Rate Total 41 54
Vacancy Rate Fire 2 15
Vacancy Rate EMS 9 9
Vacancy Rate Communications 16 16 Vacancy Rate Ocean Safety 14 14
Program Budget Objectives Month Avg YTD Goal
Efficient response to human resource queries 19 19 <2 Days Active Avg Days Goal
Average internal investigations completion in days 0 5 <60 days
Rate Avg % Yr Goal
Maintain a vacancy rate below 7% (<36 positions) 2 0 <36 PV
Position Status Report
In
t
e
r
n
a
l
R
e
c
r
u
i
t
m
e
n
t
Battalion Chief Candidate Selected.
Fire/EMS Specialist III Position Filled.
Fire Captain Position Filled.
Fire Equipment Operator Position Filled.
Fire/Hazardous Materials Specialist Position Filled.
Fire Prevention Inspector II Position Filled.
Fire Prevention Inspector I Position Filled.
Fire Rescue Specialist Position Filled.
Water Safety Officer V Position Filled.
Water Safety Officer IV Department Interviews.
Water Safety Officer III Department Interviews.
Lead Fire Equipment Mechanic Job Posted (Internal)
Position Status Report
Op
e
n
-Co
m
p
e
t
i
t
i
v
e
Professional Trainee – Info/Edu Position Filled
Professional Trainee – Grants Department interviews, no selection
Senior Account Clerk Position Filled.
Fire Maintenance Worker Position Filled.
Fire Communications Officer Department Interviews.
Water Safety Officer I Department Interviews.
Clerk IIIs Job Description Finalized.
2025 | AUGUST PAGE 5
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS DIVISION
Section Report by: Assistant Chief of Operations
Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal
Fire S&W $34,967,574.00 $7,574,076.03 21.66% 20.83%
6221 (62012) OCE No data No data No data 16.67%
(62106) Equipment No data No data No data No data
Fire - Heli S&W $329,364.00 $13,022.62 3.95% 20.83%
6221 (62112) OCE No data No data No data 16.67%
(62116) Equipment No data No data No data No data
Program Budget Objectives August YTD Goal
95% of all assigned training completed 81.32% 82.57% > 95%
Daily Vehicle Checks 90% (OPS) 48.83% 49.37% > 90%
Chute time 2:39 2:26 < 01:20
99% Report completion within 10 days. 98.11% 97.92% >99%
Total Calls for Calendar Year 2025 August YTD %
Fire 104 805 3.68%
EMS 1908 15434 70.51%
Other 680 5650 25.81%
Totals 2692 21889 100%
Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 (est.)
Total Calls 25,015 27,398 29,594 30,738 31,143 No data
Program Measures August % < 80 secs YTD % < 80 secs
Avg. Turn out time (Fire) 2:26 13.79% 2:26 16.08%
Avg. Turn out time (EMS) 2:10 15.27% 2:11 18.24%
Program Measures August % < 9 mins YTD % < 9 mins
Avg. Response Time (Fire) 12:54 33.9% 11:31 48.45%
Avg. Response Time (EMS) 9:13 56.71% 9:05 59.63%
Call Type August YTD
Wildland calls (140, 141, 142, 143) 36 189
Acres burned 58 369
Structure Fires (110 & 111) 6 49
Property and Contents - Loss $808,375 $3,730,825
Property and Contents - Save $133,625 $3,944,525
Other fires (all other 100 series) 62 512
Property and Contents - Loss $64,000 $1,021,350
Property and Contents - Save $30,000 $19,707,700
2025 | AUGUST PAGE 6
SPECIAL OPERATIONS BRANCH
Section Report by: Battalion Chief of Special Operations
Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal
6223* OCE 161,625.00 905 < 1% 16.67%
Equipment 192,920.00 20,655 10.7%
*sub-budget within auxiliary service budget
Program Budget Objectives Month YTD Goal
Aircraft Operational Uptime >90% 90% 93.3% > 90%
Review & update SOP/SOG within cycle 0 0 >100%
Arrange annual HazTech Course 0 1 per Y
Maintain minimum proficiency training hours Rescue 256 496 480
Maintain minimum proficiency training hours Hazmat 296 296 480
Maintain minimum proficiency training hours Air Ops 1.7 9.2 480
OCEAN SAFETY BRANCH
Section Report by: Water Safety Officer V
Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal
Ocean Safety S&W $3,903,244.00 $723,131.09 18.53% 20.83%
6228 OCE No data No data No data 16.67%
Equipment No data No data No data
Program Measures (Metrics) August YTD/# of people
Number of Beach Visitors 323,569 2,203,509
Number of Preventative Actions 235 2,239
Number of Minor Medical Aids 202 1650
Number of Major Medical Aids (Transports) 5 55
Number of Rescues 34 458
Program Budget Objectives Current Goal
Certified Rescue Water Craft Operators >9 3 9
Provide 80% staffed tower hours to daylight 75% 80%
Maintain Updated Policies and Procedures (10) No Data 100%
2025 | AUGUST PAGE 7
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BRANCH
Section Report by: Battalion Chief of EMS
Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal
EMS S&W $15,271,376.00 $2,772,722.65 18.16% 20.83%
6227 OCE N/A N/A N/A 16.67%
Equipment N/A N/A N/A N/A
Program Measures August YTD
Rosc Rate 4.8% (1) 7.3% (13)
Call Volume ALS Transport 1,927 16,513
Call Volume BLS Transport N/A N/A
Program Budget Objectives August YTD Goal
Less than 10% paramedic Vacancy rate 15% (7) N/A <6 vac
Quality review of 95% of Critical Calls 25% 62.5% 100%
Maintain a fleet of >8 Spare medics 10 >8 >8 Spare
Program Highlights: EMS Branch
• We would like to congratulate our Fall 2024 paramedic class who have successfully met all national and state requirements to become licensed paramedics in the State of Hawaiʻi. They have worked hard over the past year and we’re proud of all they’ve accomplished. Congratulations Austin Bloch, Sean Icari, Genesis Marks, and Kawika Roman. • We have 5 personnel enrolled in the Fall 2025 paramedic class which began on August 25th. • On August 7th, EMS Branch personnel attended the quarterly trauma meeting at Kona Community Hospital which also included review of prehospital charts and data with their trauma coordinators. • The EMS Branch continues its collaboration with the Hawaiʻi Opioid Initiative with the goal of improving access to care for frequent users who may not require hospitalization. This remains an ongoing, long-term effort • EMS Branch personnel participated in a 3-day Enhanced Sports and Special Events Incident Management training. This FEMA supported active engagement training provided event and incident action planning for large scale community events. • A meeting was held with American Heart Association regarding upcoming operations and CPR algorithm updates. The global rollout of the 2025 Guidelines is expected in late October 2025. • EMS Shopify Store – Supply Orders Data for the Month of August: 68 orders, approximately 44K in gross order sales
2025 | AUGUST PAGE 8
TRAINING SERVICES BRANCH
Section Report by: Assistant Chief of Operations
Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal
Fire Training S&W $821,168 $110,445 13.45 % 20.83%
6224 OCE No data No data No data 16.67%
Equipment No data No data No data
Program Budget Objectives FF 1 & 2 Wildland Driver Training
Ensure all recruits graduate with minimum certifications In progress Spring 2026 Spring 2026
Program Budget Objectives Month YTD Goal
Professional Development November 2025 No Data 50 personnel
Incident Command Training Spring 2026 No Data 100% compliance
Structural Firefighting Training In Progress No Data 75 personnel
Wildland Firefighting Training Unfunded No Data No Data
Program Highlights: Training Branch
• Training was able to address possible contamination issue with SCBA bottles.
SCBA bottles inspected and cleaned by Kona Hydrostatic testing.
• 54th Recruit Class is completing requirements of FF1 ProBoard Certification.
2025 | AUGUST PAGE 9
VOLUNTEER SERVICES SECTION
Section Report by: Senior Volunteer Services Captain
Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal
Fire Volunteer S&W $248,464.00 $32,245.50 12.98% 20.83%
6225 OCE No data No data No data 16.67%
Equipment 0.00 0.00 0.00% 0%
Program Measures Added this month Total
Total Volunteers 1 112
Program Budget Objectives August YTD Goal
Apply to two or more grants per year 1 1 >2
Manage, and Expend Grants Completely 0% 89.74% 100%
Compliance of Online Training of Volunteers 0% 44% 75%
Maintain 1 spare qualified driver per volunteer station 0 32 51
FIRE PREVENTION SECTION
Section Report by: Battalion Chief of Fire Prevention
Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal
Fire Prevention S&W $1,148,168 $170,899.46 19.06% 20.83%
6222 OCE No data No data No data 16.67%
Program Measures August YTD Last Year Comp Inspections - Occupancy 3 24 N/A*
Public Education Events 2 25 N/A*
Plans Reviewed 46 407 N/A*
Fire Investigations 2 3 N/A*
Complaints Investigated 2 18 N/A*
Average Plan Review Time in Days 10.5 10.5 N/A*
Program Budget Objectives August YTD Goal
Average plans reviewed < 14 days 9.9 days 10.5 days <14 Days
Public Education min 2 a month 2 25 24
Maintain CFIT Designation for 2 personnel min 1 1 2
Fire Inspection of High Hazard >6 per month 1 9 72 / year
EPR property list input @ 60 updates a month 18 123 720 / year
2025 | AUGUST PAGE 10
AUXILIARY SERVICES SECTION
Section Report by: Battalion Chief of Auxiliary Services
Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal
Auxiliary S&W $446,102.00 $77,553.42 17.38% 20.83%
6223 OCE No data No data No data 16.67%
Equipment 616,100.00 27,877.90 4.52% 0%
Program Measures August YTD
Monthly Total Order 131 221
Gross Product Sent to Dept $81,385.73 $134,464.36
Number of variants available in warehouse No data No data
Variants Items in stock No data No data
Program Budget Objectives August YTD Goal
Expenditure of OCE budget to 99% by end of fiscal No Data No Data No Data
Encumbrance of Equip budget to 90% by end of second quarter No Data No Data No Data
In stock percent > 90% for all warehouse variants No data No data No data
Average fulfillment within 10 working days or less No data No data No data
Program Highlights: Auxiliary Services Section
Fire maintenance worker Jon Mitsuda joined the Auxiliary Services Team and has started to tackle the backlog of broken, damaged, and returned equipment that has accumulated at the warehouse over the years. Welcome, Jon!
2025 | AUGUST PAGE 11
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SECTION
Section Report by: Chief Mechanic
Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal
Auxiliary S&W $446,102.00 $77,553.42 17.38% 20.83%
6223 OCE No data No data No data 16.67%
Equipment 25,000.00 0.00 0.00% 0%
*sub-budget within auxiliary service budget
Program Measures Month YTD LY YTD
Number of Repairs 279 544 No Data
Service Calls 42 80 No Data
Contracted Work or Tows 15 39 No Data
DOT inspections No Data No Data No Data
Program Budget Objectives Month YTD Goal Log 100% of vehicle work orders into EPR Fireworks No Data No Data 100%
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS BRANCH
Section Report by: Battalion Chief of Communications
Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal
Auxiliary S&W $1,853,786.00 $144,309.00 7.78% 20.83%
6223 OCE No data No data No data 16.67%
Equipment No data No data No data 0%
*sub-budget within auxiliary service budget
Program Measures Admin (nonemergency) Total
# of calls Avg duration % answered < 10 sec # of calls # of calls
2627 185 86.4% 2156 4807
Program Budget Objectives August YTD GOAL
EMD Protocol Compliance 70%* or greater 26% 45% >70%
90% of 911 calls answered in <10 seconds 86.4% 86.9% 90%
Average time to process 911 call <180 185s 184s <180 sec
Time from Call to Dispatch <60 seconds @ 90% 133 133 <60 sec
*Compliance goal to increase 5% per year
2025 | AUGUST PAGE 12
SNAPSHOTS AND STORIES
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS HIGHLIGHTS
• 8/7 Brush Fire in Paauilo Dist. 8 near the slaughterhouse. Inc# 18568, 170 acres burned. Fire extinguished by Co.8, Co.17, T09, T03, C1, C2, Vol 9B, BT1, BT5, DOFAW assistance and ARFF Tanker assistance. Cause of fire unknown • 8/11 Brush Fire, Mana Road near Maunakea Acess Rd. Inc# 18929 30 acres burned. Fire extinguished by Co.4, Co. 50 PTA, BT1, and DOFAW assistance. • 8/14 Structure Fire in Moho Road dist. 10 Pahoa Inc# 19216. Single story 1600 sq ft home fully involved. Fire Controlled by Co.5, • 8/22 Structure Fire Mamo St. Hawaiian Beaches Pahoa. Inc# 19834. Single story residential structure partially involved on the garage side of the structure. Fire extinguished and overhauled by Co.10 and Co.18.
NOTABLE HAZMAT RESPONSES:
• HAZMAT Company 4 responded to the Wastewater Treatment Plant on Kekuanaoa Street for a propane leak from a 1,000-gallon tank. Crews secured the scene and coordinated with Hawaii Gas to transfer the propane from the leaking tank into a secured tank. • Company 2, Choppers 1 & 2 – Responded to hikers needing assistance out of Waimanu. Parties transported via helicopters to Kukuihaili with no injuries. • Company 2 and Chopper 1 Responded to female party in distress in Wailuku River area. Female party extricated by C1 via long line. Transported via M1 to HMC.
VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION!
1-A (Pepeʻekeo) – Responded to five alarms, including assisting with the fire on Mana Road and Honokaa. 5-B (Hawaiian Acres) – Responded to two calls one for a structure fire and one for the smell of smoke. They also did a multi company training drill and multiple drills on their own. Photos below. They returned out of commission Tanker5B state A181.
2025 | AUGUST PAGE 13
5-D (Fern Acres) – Responded to 3 fire calls and did multiple wildland training exercises including multi company training. 7-B (Kalaoa) – Conducted training on pump operations, vehicle maintenance, paperwork, preplanning for wildland interface for their district. 9-A (Waikiʻi) – Responded to the Mana road fire off Summit Access Road with two apparatus and 4 personnel. They also built and finished their fire station extension and got the final inspection on the building. Pictures below. 9-B (Kanehoa) – Held two separate practices of WUI drills with the emphasis of getting fast water on the head of the fire under different scenarios. 9-BRAVO also responded to 4 fires in Honokaa, 1 fire across from Kawaihae Village, and 1 fire on Mana Road.
10-D (Ainaloa) – Responded to one vehicle fire with Company 10. Hosted a cross-company training alongside 5-Bravo and 5-Delta, demonstrating wildland progressive hose-lay tactics. Conducted monthly driver training (2 hours). Assigned 10-Delta’s newer firefighters a research project on IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting, Chapter 6, culminating in a station-level presentation on portable fire extinguisher operations. Performed scheduled equipment repair and maintenance to ensure operational readiness. 16-B (Puʻuanahulu) – Had 34.5 man hours doing wet drills, driver training and vehicle maintenance. 19-B (Fern Forest) – Held a multi-company training with 19A, facilitated by Mr. Moller. Continued a online wildland training video, followed by dry drills utilizing the new hose packs from the VFD grant. 20-A (HOVE) – Responded to one structure fire and one brush fire alongside Co. 20 and assisted them with fire suppression operations.
FIRE PREVENTION HIGHLIGHTS
Community Outreach, Events & Media Engagement
August 5: We participated in Hale Na Koa ‘O Hanakahi Resource Fair.
2025 | AUGUST PAGE 14
August 20: Capt. Goo Attended the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy program meeting. Fire Investigations / UAS Program
August 13: Fire Investigation, District 18
Incident #250019077, Investigators: BC R.
Henderson
Determined Cause: Undetermined via Electrical
Dist.8 (08/07/2025) Inc#25128888: HFD’s Matrice 30T was utilized for a 360 aerial view of the brushfire area. Infrared scans and searches were conducted around the perimeter of the findings. Incident maps and live footage were shared with the EOC. Dist.8 (08/25/25) Inc#25138632: HFD’s Matrice 30T was utilized for a 360 aerial view of the brushfire area. Infrared scans and searches were conducted around the perimeter of the findings. Incident maps and live footage were shared with the EOC.
NEW BRUSH TRUCKS
New Brush Trucks 5, 11 and 17 arrived at the pier on 8/22. We are awaiting the MSO’s so we can register and add to inventory. to complete the final inspection for Brush Truck 5, Brush Truck 11, and Brush Truck 17.
2025 | AUGUST PAGE 15
SAFETY PROGRAM
COOP • Activation – Tsunami Warning on 7.29.30: After Action Review drafted; review ongoing with F2. • Planning ongoing for two-phase exercise on October 7, 2025. Memo 25-056: Semi-Annual Checklist for Safety (Due by July 31st) • Followed up on outstanding submissions – all staffed stations completed. • On-site assessment of Station #4 conducted on August 12th; report drafted. • High particle count and signs/symptoms of moisture intrusion identified; R&M work order submitted. • On-site assessment of Station #5 conducted on August 21st; report in drafting stage. • High particle count and signs/symptoms of moisture intrusion identified; R&M work order submitted. Procurement of NFPA Ground Ladder Testing Equipment/Supplies • Ongoing process; vendor updated HCE status to “current/compliant.” • Sole source request pending. • Follow-Up with Maui FD Health & Safety Site Visit • Tentatively scheduled for the 3rd week of September (19th). Draft OSHA Two-In/Two-Out Policy • Under review with F2. Draft CODE-H Procedure (Abandoned/Vacant Building Program) • Updated after feedback; online form/dataset developed. • Seeking a station/shift to trial/test the concept. AAR – Boiling Pots Drive Training • Ongoing with BC Lindsey. Coordination with Training & National Fallen Firefighters Foundation • Hosting “Taking Care of Our Own” (LODD) training in the 1st quarter of 2026. • Considering alternative venue for 25-30 attendees. Severe Event Response Team Training • Attended at Honolulu Fire on September 3rd & 4th. • Draft procedure under development. Respiratory Protection Program • HIOSH Boiler and Elevator inspector visited Waiakea on August 25th (originally anticipated in July); both Mako units passed, though the electric Mako requires replacement of all three Kunkle valves. • Inspector also reviewed mechanics’ air compressor. • Per Capt. Boteilho: East side fit-testing is 100% complete; Capt. Mantz is restarting to maintain annual status.
2025 | AUGUST PAGE 16
Safety Concerns and Inspections • Received anonymous concern regarding mold and mildew in rain catch tarp, with suggested annual upkeep by DPW; no station or submitter identified. Notified Support Services and Warehouse for awareness. • Follow-up air quality inspection at Station #18 post-mold abatement (late July): Particles in kitchen (PM2.5: 79, down from 183 on June 2, 2025) and bathroom (PM2.5: 79, down from 328) indicate effective abatement. • Investigating safety concern at Station #2: Aviation refuel trailer parked too close to hangar. The trailer appears only temporarily relocated out of necessity and will be returned to normal position. Incident/Accident Reports • Five new Incident/Accident reports, two new Vehicle/Property Damage, and two Toxic exposure reports received during August. Joint Safety Committee • Meeting held on August 20th; agenda and previous minutes posted to SharePoint.
AVIATION OPERATIONS
Chopper 1 – 19.7 flight hours Chopper 2 – 21.1 flight hours Fire - 26.6 flight hours were dedicated to fighting brush fires in the vicinity of: • Paauilo • Maulua Gultch • Kawaihae • Honokaa • Pohakuloa Training Area
Rescue – 9.4 hours were dedicated to rescues: • Pololu Swimmer in Distress
2025 | AUGUST PAGE 17
• Laupahoehoe Nui cliff face rescue of 3 people • Machenzie Beach Park recue with Billy Pugh net for fisherman stuck down cliffside • Extrication of trapped person in Awehi Stream Gultch Other – 3 days of shark surveys for Department of Land and Natural Resources due to sighting of a Tiger Shark. Training – 1.7 flight hours for pilot recurrent training and proficiency.
ROPE RESCUE TRAINING
A recent training evolution was held at the Daniel Sayre Training Tower at Makalei Fire Station. The session focused on safety and risk analysis of rope rescue systems, covering knots, anchors, patient packaging, litter rigging, belay systems, lowering and raising systems, knot passing, rappelling, guiding lines, and high lines. Photos provided by Capt. Sohriakoff.
OCEAN SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS
2025 | AUGUST PAGE 18
Hawai`i Fire Department, Ocean Safety Division provided Water Safety Support for the Hawai`i County/Okinawa Haari Boat Racing Event 8/16/25. Hawai`i Fire Department, Ocean Safety Division, Junior Lifeguard Championship team: Kaanapali, Maui, HI 8/09/25. 2nd Place overall. Duke’s Ocean Festival Lifeguard Challenge: 4 HFDOS WSOs and 2 Junior Lifeguards participate in all relay races: 500-yard Run Relay, 250-yard Swim Relay, Run/Swim/Run (100/100/100 yards) Relay, Paddle Board Relay, and Beach Flags. Event sponsored and travel paid by the Hawaiian lifeguard Association. Heat map of Major First Aids, Minor First Aids and Rescues for month of August; Watchtower Program
STAY CONNECTED!
See what we’re up to on social media! Follow the Hawaiʻi Fire Department for the latest updates, photos, and behind-the-scenes looks at our work in the community. Check out our recent posts!