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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-14 Fire Commission Regular MinutesHAWAII FIRE COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14, 2018 WEST HAWAII CIVIC CENTER 74-5044 ANE KEOHOKALOLE HWY, KAILUA-KONA, HI CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Susman called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: Scott Susman, Vice Chair Denise Laitinen, Commissioner Donna Payesko, Commissioner Marcella St. Ambrogio, Commissioner Mapuana Waipa, Commissioner Ralph Yawata, Commissioner Absent: Robert Becker, Chair David De Luz, Commissioner A quorum was present. Also present: Darren Rosario, Fire Chief Jessica Yeh, Deputy Corporation Counsel Josie Pelayo, Secretary APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Waipa motioned to approve the agenda. Commissioner St. Ambrogio seconded, and it carried unanimously. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (None.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES • December 13, 2017: Commissioner Waipa motioned to approve the minutes. Commissioner Laitinen seconded, and it carried unanimously. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT Fire Chief Rosario highlighted items on his written report: Budget and Finance: ✓2017/18: A written summary was distributed to commissioners. They are still targeted to be in the black. They were able to purchase vehicles for the BCs to replace vehicles with over 200,000 miles. ✓2018/19: They took a 3% reduction. They look for alternative funding for training. They submitted about 20 supplemental requests to their budget. March 1 is the Mayor's final budget. After that, they will have to negotiate again. Hawaii Fire Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2018 Page 2 Alternative Funding and Grants ✓ 2017 AFG Grant: Application submitted for $204,000 for HazMat equipment ✓ 2016 CDBG Grant: The Pahala Wildland Pumper arrived. The radio needs to be installed and drivers need to be trained. ✓ 2015 AFG Grant: Received 211 replacement self-contained breathing apparatus inventory and are awaiting additional masks. ✓ 2016 AFG Regional Grant: Have not received word on request for a light and air response vehicle. Human Resources Division ✓ Internal Recruitment: Lance Uchida was promoted to Assistant Chief of Support Services on January 1. A Chief Mechanic applicant was given an offer to start February 1. There is ongoing recruitment for BC of EMS, Captain of Emergency Operations, Captain of Prevention Bureau, Fire/EMS Specialist, HR Program Specialist, and Water Safety Officers. ✓ Open Competitive Recruitment: There is ongoing recruitment for Water Safety Officer 1 (1/2 T) and Fire Fighter Recruit (Temp). ✓ Employment Development Training: Four employees are scheduled to attend training on conducting job interviews. ✓ Labor Relations: Internal investigations are being conducted on fire and water safety personnel. Emergency Operations Division ✓ Operations: There were numerous structure and brush fires in East and West Hawaii. ✓ Special Operations ➢ Hazmat: Two personnel will attend a Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection Program in Nevada which is funded by State Civil Defense. They are in the process of setting up a hazmat technician class to be held on the Big Island and is grant funded. ➢ Ocean Safety: Two gifting ceremonies were held for those who donated five rescue boards and two Polaris Rangers to Ocean Safety. Support Services Division ✓ Training: The 45th Fire Fighter Recruit class will graduate on February 3. ✓ Volunteer Training: Volunteers attended a meeting with new AC Uchida. ✓ EMS Bureau: Captains Ebersole and Hara attended multiple CP and MIH programs in Pennsylvania and Texas which were funded by the Shippers' Wharf Grant. HFD is partnering with Hilo Medical Center in rolling out Healthcall EMS Solutions. They did multiple radio interviews with Sherry Bracken on their CP program and cardiac resuscitation efforts on the Big Island. They completed Hands only CPR for the senior class and faculty at Pahoa High School. This will be also be done at Konawaena High School this month. ✓ Prevention Bureau: The four bureau personnel conducted inspections, plan reviews, investigated fires, installed smoke alarms, and did residence inspections. Hawaii Fire Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2018 Page 3 ✓ Auxiliary Services: The email conversion project was completed. New dispatcher training is being conducted, and new recruitment is being started. New Projects/Business: The Mayor wants the collated HPD/HFD Dispatch Center completed during his term. • Public Relations: Did public service radio announcements with Sherry Bracken. Other Departmental Activities: Commissioner St. Ambrogio inquired about obtaining AEDs for her community. Chief Rosario stated that when it comes to a private community, it's up to the private entity. He recommended that the community contact their council member. Commissioner St. Ambrogio stated that Council Chair Poindexter will give them $1,000, but they have questions about training and where it will be kept. • 2018 Program of Work Update: Written report was distributed to the commissioners. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Review proposed Commission's 2018 Program of Work: Commissioner Laitinen motioned to approve. Commissioner St. Ambrogio seconded, and it carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Susman announced that the commission's next monthly meeting will be held on March 14, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. in the Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi St., Hilo, Hawaii. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Waipa motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Yawata seconded, and it carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:31 a.m. SUBMITTED BY: JOSIE PELAYO, SECRETARY APPROVED BY: SCOTT SUSMAN, VICE CHAIR