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Home My WebLink AboutFIRE CHIEF'S REPORT FY 26-27 JULY 2026 | JULY FISCAL YEAR 26-27 FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT HAWAI’I FIRE DEPARTMENT 25 AUPUNI ST., SUITE 2501 HILO, HAWAI’I 96720 FIRE@HAWAIICOUNTY.GOV FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT Chief’s Office Report ................................................................................................................................. 3 Fiscal Branch Report ................................................................................................................................. 3 Grants Report ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Human Resources Branch Report ........................................................................................................ 8 Emergency Operations Division ........................................................................................................... 9 Special Operations Branch ................................................................................................................... 10 Program Highlights: ............................................................................................................................... 10 Ocean Safety Operations Branch ....................................................................................................... 11 Program Highlights: Ocean Safety ................................................................................................... 11 Emergency Medical Services Branch ................................................................................................ 12 Program Highlights: EMS Branch ...................................................................................................... 12 Training Services Branch ....................................................................................................................... 13 Program Highlights: ............................................................................................................................... 13 Volunteer Services Section ................................................................................................................... 14 Fire Prevention Branch ........................................................................................................................... 14 Auxiliary Services Branch ....................................................................................................................... 15 Program Highlights: Auxiliary Services ........................................................................................... 15 Vehicle Maintenance Section .............................................................................................................. 16 Emergency Comm. Branch ................................................................................................................... 16 Snapshots and Stories ............................................................................................................................ 17 Operations Highlights ........................................................................................................................... 17 Fire Prevention Highlights ................................................................................................................... 18 Ocean Safety Highlights ....................................................................................................................... 19 Volunteer Training ................................................................................................................................. 20 Technical Services Highlights ............................................................................................................. 18 Safety Program ........................................................................................................................................ 18 Hāweo Award ........................................................................................................................................... 20 Through The Years ................................................................................................................................. 20 Stay Connected! ...................................................................................................................................... 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2026 | JULY PAGE 3 CHIEF’S OFFICE REPORT Section Report by Chief’s Office Program Budget Objectives July YTD Goal Maintain >95% current policies, procedures, and MOU, MOA, MAA. 60% 60% >95% FISCAL BRANCH REPORT Section Report by: Accountant IV Program Budget Objectives QTR YTD Goal Maintain budget variance within ±10% of projections for each major cost center per QTR. - - ±10% Lead monthly budget meetings 2 3 12 Budget FY27 Appropriation Budget Adjustments Adjusted Appropriation YTD Expenditures* % Used Total Budget $88.010,885 $0 $76,974,531* $10,366,199 12% *July payroll and budget numbers are preliminary. July’s gross earnings have been included in the YTD Expenditures. Salaries and Wages Pay Date Gross Earnings YTD 7/1/26 $3,505,904 $3,505,904 7/15/26 $2,671,571 $6,177,475 7/31/26 $2,817,407 $8,994,882 Mileage Reimbursements: Implemented revised procedures for processing employee mileage reimbursements through CoHnect Expense Reports. Fiscal also made significant progress in reducing the backlog of outstanding mileage claims during July. 2025 Year-End Leave Reconciliation: The 2025 year-end leave reconciliation was processed in CoHnect in July, allowing employee leave balances to be updated and more accurately reflected in the system. FY 2027 Implementation / FY 2026 Closeout: Continued FY 2027 budget implementation and FY 2026 year-end closeout activities, including purchase order rollovers, grant carryforwards, beginning-of-year funding adjustments, and other transitional items. GRANTS REPORT Section Report by: Fiscal Division and Grant Coordinator **Actual grant balances will not be reflected in the Budgetary Control Balance reports 62601 Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC) – State The Hawaii LEPC partners with local governments, communities, academia, and industries to strengthen hazardous materials preparedness. It supports local jurisdictions in planning for HAZMAT incidents, developing response capabilities, training responders, and exercising emergency response plans. 2026 | JULY PAGE 4 FY 2027 Appropriation Actual Revenue Carryforward funds from prior year Adjusted Appropriation (Available Funds) YTD Expenditures Available Funds $48,000 $31,806.27 $148,865.93 $180,672.20 $581.75 $180,090.45 62602 Fire Department Private Contributions Accounts for private donations received to support Fire Department activities, including contributions designated for specific programs, equipment, or purposes. FY 2027 Appropriation Actual Revenue Carryforward funds from prior year Adjusted Appropriation (Available Funds) YTD Expenditures Available Funds $100 $0 $12,901.14 $12,901.14 $1,280.00 $11,621.14 62606 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant (VFA) – Federal The Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant provides federal funding to strengthen volunteer and rural fire departments’ wildfire response capabilities through the purchase of firefighting equipment, supplies, training, and other eligible resources. 2026 Award Status: 2026 Grant Application - pending 2025 Award Award number 25-DG-159 Federal Award $90,000 County Match $90,000 Period of Performance: 9/20/25 – 6/30/26 Status: Time extension and budget modification requested Purpose Project Budget (Federal + County Match) Prior Period Expenditures Current Month Expenditures Total Expenditures Status Brush Truck 16B – Puuanahulu 2027 Ford F450 $88,538 $0 $0 $0 Awarded, pending delivery Brush Truck 16B – Puuanahulu (2) Skid unit fire pumps $56,749 $0 $0 $0 Awarded, pending delivery Components and supplies $34,713 $0 $0 $0 In Progress TOTAL $180,000 $0 $0 $0 80.7% Obligated / 0% Expended 62607 Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) – Federal Federal funding to support firefighter staffing and help ensure adequate personnel are available to maintain effective emergency response capabilities. Scope: Hiring twelve (12) new firefighters Award number EMW-2024-FF-00474 2026 | JULY PAGE 5 Federal Award $2,678,274.60 County Match $1,664,873.40 Period of Performance: 3/23/26 – 3/22/29 Purpose Project Budget (Federal + County Match) Prior Period Expenditures Current Month Expenditures Total Expenditures Status Year 1 Personnel Costs (Mar ’26- Feb ’27) $1,447,716 $0 $0 $0 In Progress Year 2 Personnel Costs (Mar ’27 – Feb ’28) $1,447,716 $0 $0 $0 Not started Year 3 Personnel Costs (Mar ’28 – Feb ’29) $1,447,716 $0 $0 $0 Not started TOTAL $4,343,148 $0 $0 $0 62610 Wireless E-911 HFD – State The Hawaiʻi State Wireless Enhanced 911 (E-911) Board provides funding to support 911 emergency communications, including eligible equipment, technology, services, and other costs necessary to maintain and improve emergency call-taking and dispatch capabilities. FY 2027 Funding Purpose Project Budget Prior Period Expenditures Current Month Expenditures Total Expenditures Status New & Emerging Tech Training $62,845 $0 $0 $0 Open Maintenance $20,000 $0 $0 $0 Ongoing Communications $320,500 $0 $0 $0 Open Misc $14,700 $0 $0 $0 Ongoing TOTAL $418,045 $0 $0 $0 FY 2026 Funding Purpose Project Budget Prior Period Expenditures Current Month Expenditures Total Expenditures Status New & Emerging Tech Training $46,145 $22,716.43 $0 $22,716.43 Open Maintenance $12,000 $6,593.96 $0 $6,593.96 Open 2026 | JULY PAGE 6 Communications $262,500 $172,700.51 $26,171.55 $198,872.06 Complete Misc $46,490 $37,711.18 $672.88 $38,384.10 Open TOTAL $367,135 $239,722.08 $26,844.43 $266,566.51 73% Expended 62611 FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) - Federal To establish a Hazard Zone (IDLH) Incident Command and a Control Training Program to provide safe, effective, and efficient HFD emergency response operations. Award number EMW-2023-FG-05056 Federal Award $488,722.63 County Match $48,872.27 Period of Performance: 8/14/24 – 8/13/26 Purpose Project Budget Prior Period Expenditures Current Month Expenditures Total Expenditures Status Personnel Costs $404,359 $409,179 $0 $409,179 Complete Contracted Services $78,491 $72,985 $0 $72,985 Complete Materials and Supplies $2,637 $3,175 $0 $3,175 Complete Equipment $3,236 $3,384 $0 $3,384 Complete TOTAL $488,723 $488,723 $0 $488,723 100% Expended/ Closeout pending 62811-16 Hapuna Beach – State Provides State funding through the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to support lifeguard services at Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, including Water Safety Officer staffing, equipment, and safety supplies. FY 2027 Appropriation Actual Revenue Carryforward funds from prior year Adjusted Appropriation (Available Funds) YTD Expenditures Available Funds $1,316,908 Pending $0 Pending Pending Pending 62821-26 Kua Bay – State DLNR Provides State funding through the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to support lifeguard services at Maniniʻōwali (Kua Bay) in Kekaha Kai State Park, including Water Safety Officer staffing, equipment, and supplies to enhance public safety. FY 2027 Appropriation Actual Revenue Carryforward funds from prior year Adjusted Appropriation (Available Funds) YTD Expenditures Available Funds $709,744 Pending $0 Pending Pending Pending 2026 | JULY PAGE 7 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Mitigation Funds - Federal Federal funding to strengthen HFD’s wildfire response capabilities through the purchase of brush trucks, a mobile service trailer, and a mobile command post. The equipment is intended to improve wildfire response, protect community lifelines, and reduce the risk of loss of life and property from future disasters. Award number B-19-UT-15-0001 Federal Award $2,000,000 County Appropriation $63,894 Period of performance: 7/1/22 – may not exceed 12 years Purpose Funds Awarded Prior Period Expenditures Current Month Expenditures Total Expenditures Status (3) Brush Trucks $891,420 $891,420 $0 $891,420 Complete Mobile Service Trailer $50,576 $50,576 $0 $50,576 Complete Mobile Command Vehicle $1,058,004 $0 $0 $0 Awarded, pending delivery HFD Appropriation $63,894 $0 $0 $0 - TOTAL PROJECT COST $2,063,894 $941,996 $0 $941,996 100% Obligated Fair Share Funds Developer contributions used to fund public facilities, equipment, and infrastructure improvements needed to address the impacts of community growth and development. Purpose Funds Allocated Current Month Expenditures Total Expenditures Status Leleiwi Lifeguard Tower $54,785 $0 $0 Delivered HFD Maintenance Shop Design $684,000 $0 $0 Allotment approved Program Measures July YTD Goal Dollar value of grants applied for $0.00 $0 $5,000,000 Dollar value of grants received $22,498 $0 $1,000,000 2026 | JULY PAGE 8 HUMAN RESOURCES BRANCH REPORT Section Report by: Fire Human Resources Program Specialist Program Measure July Vacancy Rate Total 14% Vacancy Rate Fire Administration 19% Vacancy Rate Support Services 17% Vacancy Rate Emergency Operations/EMS 11% Vacancy Rate Ocean Safety 12% Active Recruitments by HFD Position Status Report Fire Rescue Specialist Request to fill filed July 8, 2026. Fire Fighter Recruit Formal Offers extended July 24, 2026. Fire Fighter Recruit (SAFER grant) Formal Offers extended July 24, 2026. Fire / EMS Recruit Formal Offers extended July 24, 2026. Water Safety Officer Is Physical Agility Exams notifications sent July 28, 2026. Water Safety Officer III Employee began July 1, 2026. Account Clerks Interview notifications sent June 30, 2026. Office Assistant IIIs (formerly Clerk IIIs) Interviews completed May 5, 2026. Human Resources Assistant Interview packet audit completed July 17, 2026. *Some investigations are conducted outside of the HR Branch by external investigators, which is why exact data is not available. Program Budget Objectives July YTD Goal Efficient response to human resource queries 100% of 105 100% (707) <2 Days Active Avg Goal Average internal investigations completion in days 2 120+* <60 days Rate Maintain a vacancy rate below 7% 14% 2026 | JULY PAGE 9 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS DIVISION Section Report by: Assistant Chief of Operations Program Budget Objectives July YTD Goal 95% of all assigned training completed 54% 47% >95% Daily Vehicle Checks 90% (OPS) 69% 59% >90% Average turn out time (total) 02:11 02:12 <01:20 99% Report completion within 10 days 99% 99% 99% Total Calls for Calendar Year 2026 July YTD % Fire 60 416 2% EMS 1,926 13,487 73% Other 680 4,535 25% Totals 2,666 18,438 100% Year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 (est.) Total Calls 27,398 29,594 30,738 31,143 31,162 31,608 Program Measures July % < 80 secs YTD % < 80 secs Avg. Turn out time (Fire) 2:10 24.14% 02:16 19.23% Avg. Turn out time (EMS) 2:09 17.82% 02:08 18.72% Program Measures July % < 9 mins YTD % < 9 mins Avg. Response Time (Fire) 9:07 55% 10:13 50.07% Avg. Response Time (EMS) 9:26 56.81% 9:03 59.27% Call Type July YTD Wildland calls (140, 141, 142, 143) 11 72 Acres burned 790 831 Structure Fires (110 & 111) 5 39 Property and Contents - Loss $402,000 $ 2,843,200 Property and Contents - Save $0 $ 2,326,900 Other fires (all other 100 series) 44 305 Property and Contents - Loss $0 $98,000 Property and Contents - Save $350 $350 Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal 62101 S&W $27,314,803 Unavailable 0% 13% 62102 OCE $1,762,294 $257,627 15% 8% 62106 Equipment $1,930,177 $9,749 1% 8% 62111 - Heli S&W $339,865 Unavailable 0% 13% 62112+62742 OCE $651,212 $94,506 15% 8% 62116+62746 Equipment $10,000 $0 0% 8% 62711 EMS Heli S&W $598,028 Unavailable 0% 13% 62742 EMS Heli OCE $312,254 $95,138 30% 8% 62746 EMS Heli Equipment $10,000 $0 0% 8% 2026 | JULY PAGE 10 SPECIAL OPERATIONS BRANCH Section Report by: Battalion Chief of Special Operations Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal 62111 Heli S&W $339,865  Unavailable  0%  13%  62112 Heli OCE $651,212  $94,506  15%  8%  62116 Heli Equipment $10,000  $0  0%  8%  62711 EMS Heli S&W $598,028  Unavailable  0%  13%  62742 EMS Heli OCE $312,254  $95,138  30%  8%  62746 EMS Heli Equipment $10,000  $0  0%  8%  62121 Fire Rescue S&W $3,805,124 Unavailable 0% 13% 62122 Fire Rescue OCE $100,625 $6,234 6% 8% 62126 Fire Rescue Equipment $132,920 $0 0% 8% 62131 Fire Hazmat S&W $4,363,244 Unavailable 0% 13% 62132 Fire Hazmat OCE $128,000 $2,211 2% 8% 62136 Fire Hazmat Equipment $50,000 $0 0% 8% Program Budget Objectives July YTD Goal Aircraft Operational Uptime >90% 98% 98% > 90% Review & update SOP/SOG within cycle 0 2 >100% Arrange annual HazTech Course 1 1 per Y Maintain minimum proficiency training hours Rescue 288 288 3,000 Maintain minimum proficiency training hours Hazmat 0 0 2,000 Maintain minimum proficiency training hours Air Ops 17.8 17.8 50 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Aviation • 7/6 Co 19 and C1 responded to HVNP per report of hiker with injury. Party extricated via C1 to M19 for evaluation. • 7/8 C2 responded to Brushfire with Co 21 and 7, performed bucket drops on small Brushfire. • 7/10 C1 and C2 responded to Brushfire with Co 16 in Waikoloa Village. Provided aerial fire suppression. • 7/25 C1 and C2 responded to Brushfire near Kawaihae Village and Hapuna Prince Hotel. Performed numerous bucket drops over multiple days. • 7/27 C1 assisted 2 parties from HVNP with extrication to ground units for medical evaluation. 2026 | JULY PAGE 11 OCEAN SAFETY OPERATIONS BRANCH Section Report by: Water Safety Officer V Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal 62801 S&W $4,029,890 Unavailable 0% 13% 62802 OCE $367,275 $210,192 57% 8% 62806 Equipment $265,236 $0 0% 8% 62807 Jr. Lifeguard $30,000 $28,564 95% 100% Program Measures (Metrics) July YTD # of people Number of Beach Visitors 502,654 2,888,734 Number of Preventative Actions 319 2,238 Number of Minor Medical Aids 255 1,540 Number of Major Medical Aids (Transports) 6 26 Number of Rescues 70 418 Program Budget Objectives Current Goal Certified Rescue Watercraft Operators >9 12 9 Provide 80% staffed tower hours to daylight 77% 85% Maintain Updated Policies and Procedures (10) No Data 100% PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: OCEAN SAFETY Rescue Watercraft Operator Program Update: The HFD’s Rescue Watercraft Operator (RWCO) Training Program is complete. Selection and assignment of new Rescue Watercraft Operators are being processed. 2026 | JULY PAGE 12 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BRANCH Section Report by: Battalion Chief of EMS Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal 62701 S&W $21,818,678 Unavailable 0% 13% 62702 OCE $2,760,244 $176,796 7% 8% 62706 Equipment $2,116,500 $4,298 0% 8% 62711 Clerical S&W $582,365 Unavailable 0% 13% Program Measures July YTD ROSC Rate 4.5% 6.9% Call Volume ALS Transport 1,105 7,514 Call Volume BLS Transport 651 4,733 Program Budget Objectives July YTD Goal Less than 10% paramedic Vacancy rate 12% (6) 12% < 6 vac Quality review of 95% of Critical Calls 10% 4.2% 100% Maintain a fleet of >8 Spare medics 9 9 >8 Spare PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: EMS BRANCH • We would like to welcome Dr. Edward Ruhland, who joined the department as part-time Medical Director effective July 1, 2026, working alongside Dr. Jones. • The Fall 2025 Paramedic class completed their final examinations and participated in the Kapiʻolani Community College graduation ceremony on July 2, 2026. They are currently completing the remaining state and national requirements to become a licensed paramedic in the State of Hawaiʻi. • On July 7th, a Zoll Zenix Clinical Benchmarking session was held as part of our EKG replacement project. Participating personnel received an overview of the EKG, scenario-based education, and an opportunity to engage in a Q&A discussion with Zoll representatives. Feedback from the sessions will be considered as part of the evaluation between the LIFEPAK 35 and the Zoll Zenix. • EMS Branch personnel attended the Honolulu Emergency Services Department’s 3rd Annual Mass Casualty Incident Conference in Honolulu. • The EMS Branch met with the 54th firefighter recruit class to discuss EMS operations and initiatives as they prepare for the transition to their assigned station as firefighters. • July 2026 EMS Branch Meetings: o 7/13: Review of 911 FY budget and Rural Health Transformation Program with State Department of Health o 7/16: LIFEPAK 35 implementation meeting with Stryker to begin trial runs as part of our EKG replacement project o 7/20: Met with Ferno sales representative to coordinate a trial of Ferno’s powered gurneys o 7/20: Met with the Department of Health’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division to learn about the Hoʻola U-Telehealth and Second Responder Team program and their plans to expand services to Hawaiʻi County • EMS Shopify Store – Supply Orders Data for the Month of July: 61 orders (≈$36K) 2026 | JULY PAGE 13 TRAINING SERVICES BRANC H Section Report by: Battalion Chief of Training Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal 62401 S&W $936,644 Unavailable 0% 13% 62402 OCE $210,362 $42,104 20% 8% 62406 Equipment $22,500 $0 0% 8% Program Budget Objectives FF 1 & 2 Wildland Driver Training Ensure all recruits graduate with minimum certifications 15 personnel 15 personnel 15 personnel Program Budget Objectives July YTD Goal Professional Development 35 personnel 35 personnel 200 personnel Incident Command Training 0 personnel 0 personnel 80 personnel Structural Firefighting Training 0 personnel 0 personnel 75 personnel Wildland Firefighting Training 0 personnel 0 personnel pending funding PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: • 35 HazMat Response Team personnel attended Tactical Chemistry instructed by Dr. Chris Weber from July 15-17. The course utilized live demonstrations and chemical identification for best-practice practical knowledge and application to mitigate hazardous materials releases at the technician level. • The 54th Recruit Class graduated on July 17, comprised of 15 HFD and 3 HDOT-A ARFF recruits. The graduation ceremony was a fitting capstone for one year of dedication and perseverance from our Recruit Training Program- which has become known as one of the most challenging, progressive programs in the State. Training Services expresses our sincere appreciation to the Recruit Training Officers, along with everyone who played a role preparing this next generation of public servants. • Mastering Fireground Command: Calm the Chaos text was adopted into the HFD Core Library for professional development and promotional assessments. Additional command workshops continue to be scheduled for supervisory personnel, and the first round of Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs) are being submitted for review by the instructor cadre, command officers, and executive staff. 2026 | JULY PAGE 14 VOLUNTEER SERVICES SECTION Section Report by: Senior Volunteer Training Captain Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal 62501 S&W $263,514 Unavailable 0% 13% 62502 OCE $63,755 $206,117 5% 8% 62502 VFA Match $90,000 $0 0% 0% 62506 Equipment $0 $0 0% 0% 62606 VFA Grant (Fed) $90,000 $0 0% 0% Program Measures July Total Total Volunteers 5 129 Program Budget Objectives July YTD Goal Apply to two or more grants per year 0 1 >2 Manage, and Expend Grants Completely 0% 90% 100% Compliance of Online Training of Volunteers 0% 46% 75% Maintain 1 spare qualified driver per volunteer station 1 33 51 FIRE PREVENTION BRANCH Section Report by: Battalion Chief of Fire Prevention Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal 62201 S&W $1,005,192 Unavailable 0% 13% 62202 OCE $46,546 $2,336 5% 8% 62206 Equipment $40,000 $0 0% 8% Program Measures July YTD Last Year Comp Inspections – Occupancy 125 619 N/A Public Education Events 5 59 N/A Plans Reviewed 49 629 N/A Fire Investigations 1 17 N/A Complaints Investigated 1 31 N/A Average Plan Review Time in Days 9.9 10.5 N/A Program Budget Objectives July YTD Goal Average plans reviewed < 14 days 9.9 days 10.5 days <14 Days Public Education min 2 a month 4 69 24 Maintain CFIT Designation for 2 personnel min 1 1 2 Fire Inspection of High Hazard >6 per month 2 51 72 / year EPR property list input @ 60 updates a month 34 443 720 / year * YTD totals were not available as a new EPR system changeover occurred 2026 | JULY PAGE 15 AUXILIARY SERVICES BRANCH Section Report by: Battalion Chief of Auxiliary Services Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal 62301 S&W $515,882 Unavailable 0% 13% 62302 OCE $1,320,013 $134,208 18% 8% 62306 Equipment * $1,664,100 $617 0% 8% * Recruits 2nd set of Bunker Gear Program Measures July YTD Monthly Total Order (33-PPE $30,006 45-station $10,696) 78 78 Gross Product Sent to Dept $40,702 $40,702 Number of variants available in warehouse 421 N/A Variants Items in stock 371 N/A ** Monthly Total Order YTD corrected Program Budget Objectives July YTD Goal Expenditure of OCE budget to 99% by end of fiscal N/A N/A N/A Encumbrance of Equip budget to 90% by end of second quarter N/A N/A N/A In stock percent > 90% for all warehouse variants 88% 88% >90% Average fulfillment within 10 working days or less 3.7 days 3.7 days <10 days PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: AUXILIARY SERVICES At the start of the new fiscal year, the Auxiliary Services Section keeps its goals simple and grounded. The focus is on supporting the department by keeping equipment reliable, supplies organized, and daily operations running smoothly. The team aims to improve basic maintenance routines, strengthen logistics, and make sure crews have what they need with little delay. 2026 | JULY PAGE 16 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SECTION Section Report by: Chief Mechanic Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal 62321 S&W $537,762 Unavailable 0% 13% 62322 OCE $447,662 $115,917 26% 8% 62326 Equipment $25,000 $0 0% 8% 62731 EMS Veh Maint S&W $306,048 Unavailable 0% 13% 62732 EMS Veh Main OCE $244,000 $13,527 6% 8% Program Measures July YTD LY YTD Number of Repairs 243 243 265 Service Calls 47 47 38 Contracted Work or Tows 14 14 24 DOT inspections 0 0 0 Program Budget Objectives July YTD Goal Log 100% of vehicle work orders into EPR Fireworks No Data No Data 100% Highlight: (4) new Mobile Column Lifts were delivered to the shop on July 16th and training was completed on the 23rd. These will be replacing the old Mobile Column Lifts purchased 20+ years ago. EMERGENCY COMM. BRANCH Section Report by: Battalion Chief of Communications Budget Category Adj Appropriation YTD Expenditures % Used Goal 62311 S&W $1,743,655 Unavailable 0% 13% 62312 OCE $74,500 $1,992 3% 8% 62721 EMS S&W $1,334,832 Unavailable 0% 13% 62722 EMS OCE $12,000 $0 0% 8% Program Measures Admin (nonemergency) Total # of 911 calls Avg duration % answered <10 sec # of calls # of calls 2,704 202 seconds 87% 2,530 5,234 Program Budget Objectives July YTD Goal EMD Protocol Compliance 70%† or greater 91% 91% >70% 90% of 911 calls answered in <10 seconds 87% 87% 90% Average time to process 911 call <180 202s 202s <180 sec Time from Call to Dispatch <60 seconds @ 90% 175s 175s <60 sec †Compliance goal to increase 5% per year 2026 | JULY PAGE 17 SNAPSHOTS AND STORIES OPERATIONS HIGHLIGHTS Battalion 1 • 7/10 Rescue near lake Waiau, Dist. 4, Inc# 16659. Co. 50, Co.4, M03 and C2 responded to a call for a hiker who collapsed on the trail to Lake Waiau. Male party found in code 500 status was extricated of the trail by C2 and transported to HBMC by M03. • 7/20 Traffic fatality on Hwy. 19, Dist. 19, Inc# 17484. Co.19 and AMR 1 responded to a head on MVA involving a truck and a small SUV. Driver of small SUV was an obvious DOA upon arrival of Co.19. Scene was turned over to HPD for investigation. • 7/30 Traffic fatality on Panaewa Stretch near Shipman park, Dist.5, Inc# 18404. Co. 5 and M03 responded to a call for a motorcycle Vs. car MVA. Driver of motorcycle was an obvious DOA upon arrival of Co.5. Scene was turned over to HPD for investigation. Battalion 2 • 7/2 Garage fire Inc # 260015956 73-4800 Ulu Pl. Company 7 on scene for a solar battery garage fire. Fire contained to garage and contents, no injuries. • 7/10 Brush fire, Inc # 260016661 Waikoloa rd., 200 acre BF kept away from residences. Companies 16, 14, 9, C2, BC2, & volunteers. Mauka perimeter cut with good fellows dozer. Incident closed after 5 days of mop up and monitoring. No injuries or lost structures. • 7/25 Brush fire Kawaihae Inc # 260017961 680 acres C1 and C2 Training: 2026 | JULY PAGE 18 FIRE PREVENTION HIGHLIGHTS Community Outreach, Events & Media Engagement July 9: Captain Goo attended the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (MKKWA) board meeting. July 15-17: BC Henderson attended the DOT 2026 Statewide Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Training at the Kamehameha Beach Hotel, which allowed HFD to provide feedback for incidents including motor vehicles, evidence collection systems, etc. July 17: Captain Goo provided media support for the Firefighter recruit Graduation Fire Investigations / UAS Program UAS Program: Captain Goo has continued to build our wildland mapping database through our NOVA Maps program. The map is being designed to provide locations of water tanks, gates, and other important information points to responders to increase efficiency when responding to Wildland fires. 7/13: Captain Goo responded to the Waikoloa Brushfire and provided scans and mapping. 7/26: Captain Goo and BC Henderson provided drone mapping for the Kawaihae Brushfire. 2026 | JULY PAGE 19 OCEAN SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS Heat Map: Heat map of Major First Aids, Minor First Aids and Rescues for month of July via Watchtower Program. Gray dots are locations of incidents. New Lifeguard Tower Station 3, Lele’iwi. New Tower Installed 07/16/26. Junior Lifeguard Hawai’i Island Championships. Warming up (below) and post-event Picture (left). Hapuna State Beach Park 07/25/26. 2026 | JULY PAGE 20 Junior Lifeguard Hawai’i Island Championships; Shirley Derego and Chief Volpe – Koa Wood Lifeguard Buoy Award presented by Hawai’i Fire Department and Big Island Lifeguard Association. Hapuna State Beach Park 07/25/26. VOLUNTEER TRAINING 1A (Pepe’ekeo)- Exposure Protection and Exterior Structure Fire Attack training, Honomu Brush Fire call out, station & apparatus maintenance. 5B (Hawaiian Acres), 10D (Ainaloa), 11A (Na’alehu)/11C (Discovery Harbor)/11D (Pahala)- Conducted monthly company training, station & apparatus maintenance. 5D (Fern Acres)- Exposure Protection and Exterior Structure Fire Attack training, station & apparatus maintenance. 2026 | JULY PAGE 17 6B (Kona Paradise)-. Conducted Joint Fire Shelter Training & Discussion followed by Hand’s on Deployment Scenario with Co. 20 Alpha. 7B (Kalaoa)- Waikoloa and Kawaihae Fire Response. 5 call outs. Fire Shelter Training & Discussion followed by Hand’s on Deployment Scenario. Additional training on pump op’s, hose lays, ICS. Performed station & apparatus maintenance. 8A (Pa’auilo)- Exposure Protection, Exterior Structure Fire Attack, and Vehicle Fire training, station & apparatus maintenance. 9A (Waiki’i)- Kawaihae Fire Response. Suppression capabilities/attack package review. Water supply, pump, hose, nozzle and equipment training. Driver training and wildland scenario comms/pump wet drill. Performed station & apparatus maintenance. 9B (Kanehoa)- Waikoloa and Kawaihae Fire Response. Company AAR. Driver Audit, Pump/Roll Drills. Fire Shelter Training & Discussion followed by Hand’s on Deployment Scenario. Off-road Driver Training: Waikoloa Fire Break Road Familiarization. Station & apparatus maintenance. 14A (Kohala Ranch)- Suppression capabilities/attack package review. Water supply, pump, hose, nozzle & equipment training. Driver training and wildland scenario comms/pump wet drill. Conducted monthly station & apparatus maintenance. 16B (Pu’uanahulu)- Fire Shelter Training & Discussion followed by Hand’s on Deployment Scenario. ICS, comms & wet drill training. Vector Solutions, Monthly station and grounds maintenance & apparatus updates. 19A (Volcano)- CTC and ICS review, Wet Drill training, Static Display for 4th of July, station & apparatus maintenance. 19B (Fern Forest)- CTC and ICS review, Wet Drill training, Static Display for 4th of July, Responded to Vehicle Fire, station & apparatus maintenance. 2026 | JULY PAGE 18 20A (HOVE)- Responded to 2 brush fires, smell of smoke & vehicle fire. Joint Fire Shelter Training & Discussion followed by Hand’s on Deployment Scenario. Monthly reports, station & apparatus maintenance. TECHNICAL SERVICES HIGHLIGHTS New HFD Managed Phone Lines for Volcano Fire Station Completed. • Hawaiian Telcom was able to repair the phone cable break within Kilauea Military Camp. • New phone lines operational as of 7/22/2026. PulsePoint Setup Completed • Funding source for PulsePoint was found. • DIT set up a new server for the Pulse Point installation. • PulsePoint installation completed 7/17/26. • Final configuration completed 7/28/26. • New setup is on an improved DEX connection compared to previous ODBC connection. • With DEX connection professional responder mode can see call comments. • Testing PulsePoint professional responder vs. Bryx for call/incident notification. • Only CPR needed events in public location will appear for PulsePoint public users. Waiakea Mechanic Shop Fiber Connection Completed. • Installation work was completed on 7/27/26 by Banyan. • DIT installed equipment on 7/27/26 with some follow up work for Wi-Fi completed on 7/28/26. • Spectrum account canceled, eliminating monthly bill. SAFETY PROGRAM Respiratory Protection Program • Waiakea fixed Mako returned to service after successful air sample results following Tech evaluation. • Pahoa, Makalei, Training, and Haihai compressors due for recertification prior to August 20, 2026. • HIOSH application/packet submitted and check issued ($900) to permanently relocate Mako and Bauer mobile compressors to Haihai; updated permits pending. • IFB 26-0129 (New Mobile Breathing Air Compressor – $297,586.15): Anticipated arrival third week of July (status pending as of early August); HIOSH permit application drafted for installation at Pahala (circulating for signatures and $900 check). • Discussion held with State Fire (ARFF) RPP manager regarding program status, shared challenges, and potential collaboration. NFPA Ground Ladder Testing • Supplies/tools list previously submitted to Warehouse; testing will proceed once materials are acquired. No further progress in July. Ladder Safety Training • Stepladder and Mobile Ladder online modules (via Vector Solutions): 199 personnel completed the assigned module(s) as of July 31st (4 incomplete). 2026 | JULY PAGE 19 • Reminder issued to remaining personnel. Cancer Screening Initiative • Board of Ethics Informal Opinion still pending on solicitation letters to HMSA and Kaiser. Agenda for 8/13 meeting not yet posted. • Screening survey closed July 8 with 103 responses: o 96% “Very Likely” to participate at $0 out-of-pocket. o Interest drops sharply with cost (24% at partial funding; only 8% at full $649 self-pay). o 66% requested more information. • Planning underway for online info session with UH Cancer Center and Abbott Diagnostics (first week of October), followed by screening event late October. Outreach to Fed Fire and HFFA for retiree participation ongoing. NFPA 1582 Medical Exam Donation • 150 exams approved by Council earlier. • Site evaluations of preferred locations (Stations 21 and 3) conducted July 28 with 1582 CEO; both facilities suitable. • Timeline remains last week of October and first week of November 2026. Awaiting registration details from vendor; memo and seniority list to follow. Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan • Final drafts of updated ECP and Exposure Packet approved and distributed. • Completed NETEC EMS Biosafety Transport Course. IAFF Fit-2-Thrive Course • Corporate Counsel completed recommended contractual changes. • Purchasing confirmed exemption; awaiting Finance determination on insurance requirements before contract can be returned to vendor. B202 for equipment in process. Other Initiatives & Compliance • Semi-Annual Checklist for Safety (due July 31): Received from Stations 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 11, 14, 18, 20, and JECC. Reminder issued to outstanding facilities. • Draft information flyer developed in response to updated EPA “Wildfire Smoke, A Guide for Public Health Professionals” guidance, emphasizing voluntary respirator use during wildfire response (pending feedback). • Safety Bulletin 2026-002 issued: Radio Frequency (RF) Antenna Awareness on High-Rise Rooftops. • Quarterly COOP personnel update completed and posted to SharePoint. • Severe Event Review Team (SERT) activated for July 20 Ocean View incident; tentative review date August 10. • Safety Committee meeting held July 8; next meeting scheduled August 12. Incident/Accident as of July 31st: • Total New Reports: 4 o Themes: Slips and falls resulting in neck/back, knee, and hand injuries. Feeling faint and short of breath while exercising. • Year-to-Date (Jan-July 2026) o Total Reports: 34 2026 | JULY PAGE 20 Instagram channel link Facebook channel link YouTube channel link HĀWEO AWARD Firefighter Lahaina Olsen-Kuroda was Chief Volpe’s selection for the July Hāweo Award in recognition of his work with the Department’s Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) program. His commitment to the well-being of fellow firefighters extends to organizing and hosting a Christmas gathering at Haihai Fire Station which brought personnel and their families together. Congratulations, FF Olsen-Kuroda! THROUGH THE YEARS To submit a Throwback photo, please upload it to the SharePoint folder (Documents, Throwback Photos) or email. Printed photos may also be brought to Fire Administration for scanning and archival and will be returned upon request. STAY CONNECTED! See what we’re up to on social media! 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