HomeMy WebLinkAboutFire Commission Fact SheetFIRE COMMISSION
(2/23/26)
Purpose: Appoints the Fire Chief. Reviews the budget prepared by the Fire Chief
and makes recommendations to the Mayor, Managing Director, and
Council. Reviews the Fire Department's operations for the purpose of
recommending improvements. Reviews personnel actions within the
department for conformance with policies. Hears citizen complaints
concerning the department or personnel and makes recommendations
about corrective actions.
Authority: County Charter, Section 7-4.5.
Appointment: Appointed by Mayor and confirmed by Council. Five-year staggered terms.
Full Membership: Nine Members.
Representation: One member from each council district.
Requirements: No more than five shall belong officially to the same political party.
Meetings: Fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m., unless otherwise specified by
the Commission, alternating between Hilo and Kona.
Financial Disclosure: Members must file a Financial Disclosure as required by the Hawaii
County Code.
Reappointment: No member shall be appointed for a second term for at least two years
following the expiration of the term unless the appointment was for two
years or less.
Qualities: Respected by the community as being community -minded and oriented.
Able to focus on the community's needs as a whole without catering to
special or self -interests.
Current Members: District 1, Derwin Ignacio, term ends 12/31 /30
District 2, Carlene Wolf, term ends 12/31 /26
District 3, Gerald Kosaki, term ends 12/31 /27
District 4, Vacant, term ends 12/31 /28
District 5, Wayne Perrin, term ends 12/31 /27
District 6, Rick Porter, term ends 12/31 /28
District 7, Rollin Rabara, term ends 12/31 /30
District 8, Brian Cushnie, term ends 12/31 /29
District 9, Les Hanano, term ends 12/31 /29
Contact Person: Charisse Correa, Secretary. Phone: (808) 932-2950
Attorney Assigned: Cameron Takamura, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Note: Information on this sheet is only a summary. For full information, see appropriate sections
of the Hawaii County Charter, County Code, and Hawaii Revised Statutes.