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January report from Hawaii County Fire Chief
By Big Island Times | Feb 6, 2022
Reports include details on budgets and fire response statistics.
December report from Hawaii County Fire Chief
By Big Island Times | Feb 6, 2022
Reports include details on budgets and fire response statistics.
Alternative Funding and Grants
By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2022
SAFER Grant – Grant submitted for six (6) Captain Positions and three (3) FF positions will be starting on February 1st.
Community Outreach
By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2022
November 9th was the virtual Hawaii Fire Chiefs Association Convention. Maui Fire Department and Chief Brad Ventura conducted an 8 hour virtual conference with many presenters discussing pertinent topics in the fire industry.
November 2021 Highlights
By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2022
The following are the highlights from November 2021. The complete list of responses will be provided in the Emergency Operations Division Update.
Support Services Division Volunteer Training
By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2022
All Volunteer companies given a class on personal protective equipment care and maintenance followed by a wet drill.
Support Services Division Training Bureau
By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2022
Hosted county auditors to discuss areas of concern and potential improvement. Working with lead auditor Tyler Benner to provide an accurate report to the County of Hawai’i.
Support Services Division Emergency Medical Services Bureau
By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2022
Fire Medical Specialist II Vern Hara has been promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief and is assigned to the FASO position
Emergency Operation Division Special Operations
By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2022
Hazmat: CAMEO training for Hazmat personnel scheduled.
Battalion 2 West Hawaiʻi Incidents
By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2022
November 19, 2021, Inc#024037, Aircraft Emergency: Puakea Subdivision District 15. Cessna made emergency landing, 4 souls, and no injuries.
Battalion 1, East Hawaiʻi Incidents
By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2022
October 29, 2021, Inc#22426, Reconnaissance: Mauna Loa/District 4, Aircraft crash site, unknown injuries/fatalities.
Emergency Operation Division Updates
By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2022
PGV fund SCBA compressor procurement: no changes, awaiting community meeting with Councilmember Kierkiewicz.
Human Resources Open-Competitive Recruitment
By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2022
Fire Fighter Recruit – 15 FFR candidates completed medical appointments, hearing exam, and back x-ray.
Human Resources Internal Recruitment within the County
By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2022
Human Resources Internal Recruitment within the County
Human Resources Internal Recruitment within Department
By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2022
Fire Equipment Operator Michael Jackson and Fire Equipment Operator Tyler Nishimura promoted effective December 1, 2021.
FY 2021-2022 Budget
By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2022
Total spending through November 30th is at 49.22% with 41.66% of the fiscal year completed.
Hawai’i uses animation to teach tsunami warning signs
By Press Release | Jul 14, 2021
A new animated public service announcement teaches Hawai’i residents when to stop fooling around and get to high ground in the event of a tsunami.
Hawaii Police Department receives donation of 20 defibrillators to 'provide valuable tools for our officers'
By Alexus Barnhart | Jun 24, 2021
The Hawaii Police Department received a donation of 20 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on June 15 from the Max and Yetta Karasik Family Foundation, with the goal of keeping the community healthy.
HMSA Transitioning Kona Office to Virtual Servicing
By Press Release | Jun 17, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 16, 2021HMSA Transitioning Kona Office to Virtual ServicingEffective July 16, 2021, the Hawai’i Medical Service Association (HMSA) will close its Kona office and transition to virtual servicing.
New Wildland tanker donated by foundation expected to make huge difference in diffusing Hawaii County fires
By Trina Thomas | May 26, 2021
A Big Dog Wildland tanker truck has been donated to the Hawaii County Fire Department by the Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation and an unnamed benefactor.