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Hawaii's first arson dog, Kaimi, passes away at age 13
By Colby McCoy | Jan 14, 2021
Hawaii's first-ever certified arson dog, Kaimi, died in mid-December at the home of acting Fire Chief Robert Perreira.
Capt. Melanie Keolanui is Hawai'i County's first female fire captain, bringing passion and service to the job day-in and day-out
By Colby McCoy | Jan 14, 2021
Capt. Melanie Keolanui broke a significant milestone in 2020 after becoming the first-ever female fire captain for the Hawaii County Fire Department — essentially becoming a role model for aspiring female firefighters throughout the state and the country.