News from February 2022








Internal Recruitment within the County

Information Systems Analyst IV – Interview for three applicants held on December 23, 2021.



Alternative Funding and Grants

SAFER Grant – Grant for six (6) Captain Positions and three (3) FF positions will be starting on February 1st.




To the Fire Commission: Highlights

The following are the highlights from December 2021.


A Vision to the Future

For us to have a solid grasp on where we are navigating the Department, we need to reflect on the successes and failures of the past.




University of Hawaii Hilo Vulcans defeat Holy Names University Hawks 71-46 and improve to 12-8

The University of Hawaii Hilo (UHH) Vulcans women's basketball team recently triumphed over the Holy Names University Hawks 71-46 for their second win in a row in the Tobin Gymnasium Feb. 16.


Biodiversity, fisheries conservation benefitted by connected coral reefs

Coral reefs connected by larvae dispersal networks have been found to benefit local fisheries and biodiversity conservation, prompting recommendations to increase the protection of connected reefs.


U.S. Senate passes bill that aims to end 'archaic practice' of forced arbitration for sexual misconduct cases

On Feb. 10, the U.S. Senate unanimously voted to pass legislation that ends forced arbitration in sexual misconduct cases.


Schatz announces $2.6 million EV charging station investment to 'help Hawaii achieve its goal to build a clean economy'

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) recently announced $2.6 million in federal funding for Hawaii to build a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.


Schatz announces more than $10 million in funding for 'fishing, hunting and enjoying the outdoors' in Hawaii

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) recently announced more than $10.7 million in federal funding for sustainable fishing, hunting and wildlife conservation in the islands of Hawaii.