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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012_0702_Notice_Agenda_MtgPacket Linda Kaauwai-Iwamoto Members: Chair Guy Croydon Basiho Fuertes Jesse Fukushima Dartmey Proudfoot Jimmy Miranda Vice-Chair Mike Nagano COUNTY OF KAUA'I FIRE COMMISSION NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA Monday, July 2, 2012 2:00 pm. or shortly thereafter Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/B 4444 Rice Street, L-ihu'e, HI 96766 CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES ■ Regular Open Session Minutes of June 4, 2012 BUSINESS KFC 2012-11 Memo dated 6/6/12 from Council Chair Jay Furfaro to Paula Morikami, Boards and Commissions Administrator requesting agenda time to provide an overview and effect of the County's Operating Budget for FY 2012-2013 COMMUNICATION KFC 2012-12 News Release dated 6/15/12 announcing debut of new driver simulator CHIEF'S MONTHLY REPORT • Overview for the month of May 2012 and pertinent updates • Budget report as of May 31, 2012 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §§92-4 and 92-5 (a) (2) (4), 92-9 (a)(14) (b), the purpose of this executive session is to receive and approve Executive Session minutes, to consider the evaluation of an officer or employee where consideration of matters affecting privacy may be involved, provided that if the individual concerned requests an open meeting, an open meeting shall be held, and to consult with the Commission's legal counsel on issues pertaining to the Commission's and the County's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and/or liabilities as they may relate to this item, deliberate and take such action as appropriate. ES-6: Executive Session Minutes of June 4, 2012 An Equal Opportunio,Emplqyer ES-4: KFC 2012-09 Development, discussion and decision-making for the 2011 performance evaluation of the Fire Chief(on-going) (a) Status of the Kaua'i Fire Department Goals 2011 (b) Assignment of Stakeholders for Interview (e) Discussion of Salary Resolution 2012-2 and the Setting of Guidelines for the Fire Chief's Salary RETURN TO OPEN Ratify Commission actions taken in Executive Session for item: ES-6 and ES-4 ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Meeting: Monday, August 6, 2012 —2:00 pm, Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/B ADJOURNMENT NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, ("H.R.S.") §92-7(a), the Commission may, when deemed necessary, hold an Executive Session on any agenda item without written public notice if the Executive Session was not anticipated in advance. Any such Executive Session shall be held pursuant to H.R.S. §92-4 and §92-9 and shall be limited to those items described in H.R.S. §92-5(a). Discussions held in Executive Session are closed to the public. c: Mauna Kea Trask, Deputy County Attorney Chief Westerman PUBLIC COMMENTS and TESTIMONY Persons wishing to offer comments are encouraged to submit written testimony at least 24-hours prior to the meeting indicating: 1. Your name and if applicable, your position/title and organization you are representing; 2. The agenda item that you are providing comments on; and 3. Whether you will be testifying in person or submitting written comments only. 4. If you are unable to submit your testimony at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, please provide 10 copies of your written testimony at the meeting. While every effort will be made to copy, organize, and collate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the meeting or improperly identified may be distributed to the members after the meeting is concluded. The length of time allocated to persons wishing to present verbal testimony may be limited at the discretion of the chairperson or presiding member. Kaua'i Fire Commission, July.", 2012 2 11-1 a e Send written testimony to: Fire Commission Attn: Barbara Davis Office of Boards and Commissions 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 Lihu'e, HI 96766 e-mail:bdavis(d—,,,kauai.Pov Phone: 241-4919 Fax: 241-5127 Special Assistance If you need an alternate format or an auxiliary aid to participate,please contact the Boards & Commissions Support Clerk at 241-4919 at least five(5) working days prior to the meeting. Kaua'i Fire Commission, July 2, 2012 3 [ P a g e I DR�A11"T1 9 B' �� � �rouad COUNTY OF KAUAI j4 Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION r /Comnutt—e-(-:,T-- FIRE COMMISSION ]Meeting Date Jame 4, 2012 of Me ting. Location o'ikcha Building, Meeting Room 2A/213 Start of Meeting: 2:01 pm, End of Meeting: 3:42 p.m. Present Chair 1 inch Kaauwai-lwanioto; Vice-Chair Daniney Proudfoot; Members: Basilio Fuertes, Jr.; Jesse Fukushima Jitinny Miranda; Mike Nagano Also Fire (,,'Iiief Robert Westerman; Deputy County Attorney Mauna Kea Trask; Boards & Commissions Office Staff, Support Clerk Barbara Davis; Aditunistrative Aide Teresa Taniura; Administrator Paula Morikarni Xc sc A Member: Guy Croydon 7At—lscnt SUBJFVT DISCUSSION ACTION Administrative Aide to the County Clerk, Eddie Topenio, administered the Oath of Office to Jimmy Miranda and Mike Nagano prior to the meeting .hjer%called to order. Call To Order Chair Kaauwai-lwarnoto called the meeting to order at 2:01 p in, with 6 nn.mbt rs present Approval of Regular Open Session Minutes of May"7, 2012 Mr. Fukushirna moved to approve the minutes as Minutes circulated. Mr. Fuentes seconded the motion. Motion carried 6':0 Chief's Mouthly Overview for the month of April 2012 and pertinent updates Report Highlights for April: The Chief went over some of the community events the Department assisted with in April. The 2"" Wave Fundraiser, which helps Support the Water Safety 'Fask Force, will be on October 7 at Kilohana. We arc still working with the Airports division to get the helicopter into its own hanger. We signed a new parking permit which allows us to use the old existing Air Kaua" hatiger to get the helicopter tinder cover until we sign the lease on the larger space. The Chief and or heP gut y jIs s outlined injhe rt attended several meetin Kaua'i Fire Commission Open Session June 4, 2012 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Qpei:qtions- The call count is tip by 180 calls. 'rherc will likely be an increase in the count for the next two months as there have been some issues with the new CADS system creating duplicate calls, -Apparatus Status: We(lid lose the engine in Truck 7 while assisting with the fire in Kokeeso it is out of service. Fortunately,because we just received the 4 new trucks and one was a spare, we are not without a truck. Stations: Because there are a lot of false alarms in the Hanalei district, we are going to ntonitor the False Alann Ordinance that the Police Department is working on to see if,we need to put in our own False Alartn Ordinance. Tr it ira Bureau: There were 9 on-island and 2 off-Island trainings in April which included the continuation of the Vehicle Extrication class and HazinatTraining. Prevention Bureau: The Bureau investigated I structural fire, reviewed 23 Building Permit Plans and performed 8 Certificate of Occupancy inspections, We used a Kaua'i Community College intern to help put a lot of new updates into the RMS. We are now going out to the stations to show the crews how the RMS will interact with the new CADS system. We are also discussing with the Planning and Real Property Departments about how we can use the GIS and TMK systems for tracking commercial properties. We are using the National Fire Academy online class Q-2000 Fire Protection Services to keep the skills up and the cost (]own for the new inspectors, Ocean Safety Bureau: OSB had a couple of rescues and to near drowning. They also assisted with the Kaua'I World Challenge Race. Administration Bureau: We did get the EMCP pay increase Executive Order signed for the Battalion Chiefs' back pay and will be able to pay that out before the end of the fiscal year. "The re- organization for the Ocean Safety Bureau is pretty much finished but we are still doing follow-ups for the next level to make sure the personnel descriptions are right for the tower lieutenants. Chief Westerman explained that the National Fire Academy Leadership and Planning courses are executive development courses to stre the Kaua'i Fire Commission Open, Session June 4, 2012 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Department's personnel for promotional purposes. Asked about the status of the fire in Kokee, Chief Westerman explained that the fire is on State land so the Kaua'i Fire Department is supporting the DLNR's operation. Mr. Fukushinia asked Chief Westerman to provide information to the Commission regarding the existing grants such as which grants are long- tenn, which grants are expiring, how will it affect certain parts of the budget, and if there are areas the Commission needs to be aware of. Chief Westerman said he could provide that information as it is in the annual budget re port. Budget report as of April 30, 2012 Budget is at 83,33% of the year with Administration at 80.42% expended to date, Fire Operations is at 78,67% expended, Fire Prevention is at 80.70% expended, Fire Training is 78.64% expended, Ocean Safety is 79.19% expended, and the Fire Commission remains at 41.52% expended. The overall expenses fior the Department to date are 78.93% of the budget. The Chief explained to the Commission that approval for a money bill goes through the County Council for approval. The Mayor has the authority to move monies within the department from one account to another other account, The Mayor gives the Chief the authority to move monies around however we cannot take salary monies to expend for non-salary items until Mr. Fuertes moved to receive the Chiet's the Mayor signs off on it, Monthly Report. Mr. Fukushin-ia seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0 Communication KFC 2012-10 Kaua'i Water Safety Task Force Minutes of March 20, 2012 Mr. Proudfoot moved to receive the minutes, Mr. Fuertes seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0 Kaua'i Fire Commission Open Session. June 4, 201 SUBJECT I DISCUSSION ACTION ------ ___ __,_,.,_ r _. .,_._ --...m._ Executive Deputy County Attorney Mauna Kea Trask read Session the I-lawai'i Revised Statutes as described on the agenda that would take the Board into Executive Session for item ES-5 and ES-4: I FC` 2012-09 Ms.Proudfoot moved to go into Executive Session at 2:52 p.m. Mr. Miranda seconded the motion. _._.._._.---- ____. .__..__._..__ .._ Motion carried 6:0 etut•u to Open The meeting resumed in Open Session at 3:42 p.m. Session Ratify Commission actions taketm�.__.�_ in Executive Session for items: Mr. Fukushima moved to ratify the ES-4 and IBS-5 Commission's actions taken in Executive Session. Ms. Proudfoot seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0 Announcements Next Mectmg: Monday, July 2, 2012--2:00 pm Ms. Proudfoot rec nested to be excused for the July 2 me-tint Adjournment Mr. Fukushirna moved to adjourn at 3:42 pmi.mm� Ms. Proudfoot seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0, Subnnitted by: Reviewed and approved by: T Barbara Davis, Support Clerk Linda Kaauwai-Iwamoto, Chair ( j Approved as is. ( } ,Approved with amendments. See minutes of meeting. COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK Jay Furfaro,Chair JoArm A. Yukimura,Vice Chair Ricky Watanabe,County Clerk Tim Bynum Jade K, Fountain-Tanigawa,Deputy County Clerk X Dickie Chang KivuKai Kuah'i t Telephone(808)241-4188 Nadine K.Nakamura AV Fax (808)241-6349 Miel Rapozo Email cokcouncilt kauai,wv Council Services Division 4396 Rice Street,Suite 209 1-Thu'e, Kaua'i,Flawai'i 96766 MEMORANDUM June 6, 2012 TO- Paula Morikami, Boards and Commissions Administrator FROM: Jay Furfaro, Council Chair RE: REQUEST FOR AGENDA TIME DURING COMMISSION MEETINGS TO PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW AND EFFECT OF THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR FY 2012-2013 This is to request agenda time during the June 22, 2012 Police Commission meeting and the July 2, 2012 Fire Commission meeting to provide an overview of the County's FY 2012-2013 Operating Budget and address any concerns relating to the budget. Thank you for your attention and assistance. GG/Ic cc: Gary Heu, Managing Director D: 2012-979 KFC 20112-11 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER BERNARD 1 I LI- ,JR. GARY K. R U Mayor a" Managing Director COUNTY OF KAUAI News Release For Immediate Release. June 15, 2012 Fire Department debuts new driver simulator LII-IU E The Kauai Fire Department today announced the arrival of its newly acquired driver simulator at a demonstration held today at the Uhu'e Fire Station. The driver simulator, Doused in a 30-foot trailer. uses virtual simulation technology to train drivers in an environment that resembles real-life scenarios. A large three-panel screen that surrounds a bucket seat, steering wheel, brake and accelerator, gives the driver the sense that he or she is operating a vehicle in almost any condition. "It's incredible how real it feels," said Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr, as he simulated driving a fire truck down a busy street. "Most importantly, it gives our crews the tools they need to learn how to operate their vehicles safely in a controlled environment." Curing the demonstration, Kauai Fire Chief Robert Westerman explained that the technology can be used by departments countywide to simulate operating nearly any type of vehicle, including: semi-trucks, police cars, tractors and buses. "Representatives from The Kauai Bus were here this week and used the equipment to simulate driving a bus," said Chief Westerman. "Operators of every vehicle must pay attentions to pedestrians, reckless drivers and other hazardous conditions. This training tool enhances the operator's senses by providing those scenarios." The purpose of the driver simulator is to help teach drivers how to make proper decisions while behind the wheel and learn from their mistakes; without the safety concerns or liability that comes with driving on the road. KIFC 2012- "This equipment is intended to compliment, not replace, actual driving time," added Chief Westerman. Funding for the simulator was obtained through a Federal Emergency Management Agency {FERIA} program grant, which contributed 80% of the$218,000 total cost. It was procured through l_3 Communications and an instructor from the company was can-hand this week to train the team trainers. "We look forward to using this equipment as an added training tool for our driver certification and annual recertification process," said Chief Westerman. "Any tool that can improve safety, for both our personnel and the general public, is a wise investment." a IL Photo: Fire Chief Robert Westerman e courazes Vavor C'arvalho(seated)as he begins his driver simulation course. MEMORANDUM ' TO: KaUg^i Fire Commission FROW Robert Westerman DATE: June 18. 2012 RE: Fire Commission Report for the month Of May 2012 CHIEF OF THE DEPARTMENT: • Firefighter Alan Satte was awarded Big Brother of the year bythe Big Brothers, Big Sisters organization. He and his little brother were interviewed by Mayor Carvalho on the Mayor's show • Meeting with Personnel re: minimum qualifications issues • ChiefVVeatennon attended CERT meeting onO'ohu • Council meeting for review of new Fire Commissioners • FEMAFA|N12 meeting at EOC • Deputy Chief's annual evaluation • Got new parking permit for helicopter sdairport. Submitted request for lease of large parcel at airport • Chief Westerman attended PMRF rededication for memorial at Barking Sands for the Mayor • K61oa Heiau walk-through with Rupert Rowe • KFD participated as Honor Guard at the funeral services for retired firefighter Tommy Palama • Fire etHanopepi� Power Plant Hydro Pump Station • Rescue sdHenah5p7ai—back injury • Body recovery et Queens Bath • ReopondedtoinjuredhikeratKukuiTraU—bxiahedknee • BrushFinaatKokee MaUZ 1, 2012 Received an email from Debra Chong of K5ne'ohe'thanking the lifeguards at Lydgate Beach who assisted her daughter after she fractured her wrist, (see attached email) May 2, 2012 Received a letter from the Department of Parks and Recreation thanking Battalion Chief Hosaka and LThu'a Blue shift for assistance at liheMayo/s track meet. (see attached letter) OPERATIONS BUREAU: Medical Calls 322 1537 1482 J 17Veh�;cle—Accident 23 80 92 _-S—rush Fire 11 1 43 17 Rescue 3 37 34 Chief s Report Other i 60 327 1 252 program error in YTD calculation w 5/20: Responded to Kua Road;female in labor, assisted mother with delivery newborn baby girt! ^ 5/24� Completed Company Inspection/Preplan and download hoF|neRMS with FFlUS. Smith. w 5/29: Returned to Pe|eieu P| to follow-up/check on conditions/odor in the area; no complaints from residents (see Incident#2257), = 5/31: Relocate to Station S; E7& EG assisting with Koka'e brush fire. TRAINING BUREAU: 1 On-island Training Sessions Held i 10 25 [§�-:Is�land Training Sessions H 2 Total Hours in Training 121 506.5 i New Recruit Training Sessions Held 0 Total Hours in Training 0 Summary ° 5 personnel to Oahu for Hazmat Technician Chemistry(40hnu). ° Preplanning Training by Prevention Bureau approved for Mid May. ° SSta,#3 personnel Dive Rescue Training utilizing Radon 1 0 Personnel from Hanalei (Green). HanapEipi� ({3neen). and Koiakea (Red, Blue) received MDT (Mobile Data Terminai)/RMS (Records Management System)training through Prevention Bureau. 0 Reoccurring yWQ helicopter pilot training. Helicopter down for repairs. Using back-up ° Dive Rescue training at Nawi|ivviU ° Personnel from Lihue (Green) and Hanapi�pi� (Blue) received MDT (Mobile Data Tenninu|)/RK88 (Records Management System)training through Prevention Bureau. ° 1OKFDpersonnel attended TR|C Communication Training at Station#3, ° Personnel from Hanalei (Blue) and Kolbe (Green) received MDT (Mobile Data Tenninai)8RK8S (Records Management System)training through Prevention Bureau. APPARATUS TU STATUS C fission Capable P C—Partial Mission Capable NMC Neap Mission Capable � Mission 2005 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Erg I Capable 51475 60000 2/6,2012 SBA 4X2 Mission Truck I Capable 55 3500 2011 FORD F550 CREW C,AB Mission 2002 PIERCE QUIAN TUTIM Engine 2 Capable A/C Inoperative. 53400 58000 2115'2012 PUMPER 2008 FORD F350 CREW Mission C€IASSIS CAB DR`A'4X4 Truck 2 Capable A/C col beneat'a dash teaks. . 36800 42800 3!27/2-012 x'372 Mission ,Engine 3 Capable 67000,1 69600 212412012 20012 Pierce . Mission. Rescue 3 Capable 112 Tar1c,20000 032 770.6 3500 2011 I-'ORD F550 CRFXN'CA13 Conilaressor not working,FF iI Corns m' Fire Mechanic Matt Partial Sit/ o placed uvo phone calls to L, Mission Nv C; is for servicing(6315112),7/'8 2010 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Heavy Rescue Capable Fuel;2000102 5781 S13A 4X2 Mission Radon 1 Capable Fail Fuel 231.8/231.81lours 6/19/2011 26'Radon Mission fngine 4 Capable 21889 34200 212812012 2407 PIERCE DASH PU IPER Mission Track 4 Capable 3500 2011 FORD F550 CREW CAB Mission 2048 PIERCE PUMPER Engine 5 Capable 22853 32300 316120322 VELOCITY SERIES 2004 FORD F350_ Mission C'I1ASSIS CAB DRW 4X4. "ruck 5 Capable 50466 5780to 5:'I4,2012 W376 Partial still leaks'from the rear air supplk Mission system. E6 Personnel Nv°il continue to 20109 PIERCE PUMPER Engine 6 Capable monitor, 10422 16200 312412012 VELOCITY SERIFS 20029 FORD F550 CREW Mission CHASSIS CAB DRS/4X4 "Frock 6 Capable 10175.1 16300 6,7."2012 x'577 Mission Engine 7 Capable . .. 22345 27000 2,'1612012 20207 PIERCE DASH PE=MPER Misskon Truck 7 Capable 6/1812012 _ Non 20038 FORD F350 CRE'W' Missi PREVENTION BUREAU: Structural Fire Investigation 2 4 Additional Dwellin Unit Permit Aoo cations 6 7 Building Permit Plan Review 33 02 Planning. Department Review 2 17 Certificate of Occupancy Inspection 3 36 1 Witnessed Acceptance Tests 18 34 Fire Extinguisher Traininq Fire Safety Presentation ----------r_88 1 Telephone Inquiries 238 1-004 Fireworks Displays & Inspections L� Misc. Activities 61 298 Total: 527_ 1862 Fire Investigations~ ° HanapCmp�i Pump House ~ Stmo±uma Fire–4O21 Pa|ikee St,. Hanameu|u Complaint Investigations' ° Re-investigate for compliance 0 Investigation of faulty pool gate lock 0 Investigation oflocked m Re-investigate business inKb|oo for compliance ° VVaiahi Street. Honom,7a'u|u ° Complaint about his landlords mess at 2978 Qhiuh1 Street, | informed him that his pictures had no fire code violations aa applied toaGFR. 0 5532 Tape Road (letter generated and sent ioVVeatOneBank) ° 42O7VVoiahi Street(letter generated and sent) Fine Safety PresentatiQns– ° Station Preschool visitation (2Speople) * Station 8 Preschool visitation (25people) * Waimea Senior Center m Kauai Family Magazine KeiN Cover Search function at Kukui[Srove, Table presentation for attendees. * Public Service Announcements for FK8 radio stations: Rooster Country Q9,Q. Surf Q88. and Jams BB,1 * AgAwansneas Day It K-ilauea Lighthouse (16employees) w Hospice (17employees) w Dow-Agro-Science(42pemp|e) = Fire Safety Presentation (40 people) Fine Extinguisher Training - m HJfauea Lighthouse(16 emnp(myees) * Hospice(17employees) ^ Dow Agro'Soience (42people) w Kukuyuka (40 people) Sparky Presentation ' * HanmpCipC�station visitation (2Gpeople) * HanapCapi§station visitation (25people) m Kaua'iHeadsbsrtAloha Celebration ot Isenberg park FimeRh0SUpdates&KHaintenanceHuums— • Approved toschedule FineRK88 Occupancy and Preplan class beginning May 14th, Planning for course training. • Review existing and new forms used in Occupancy input and preplans • Review suggested changes to forms and instructional guide, • Review NFPA 1620 Standard for Pre-incident Planning for use in FireRK8S Occupancy training course. • Adjust forms formatting to match FireRK0S workflow and post toShanePoint • Adjust instructional guide formatting to match FireRMS forms and post to SharePoint • Set upa full preplan kit os sample for review by other trainers. • At Kaiakea station to review preplan kit and proposed course outline with FFIII Smith and discuss changes necessary • Schedule red shift crews for FineRKXS Occupancy training dems • Test new mobile inspection form with mobile printers bo see compatibility, • Adjust and add new forms to preplan kit for MDT Preplan class • Refine MDT preplan class course outline with FF||| Smith. • Crystal report adjustments to Mobile inspection forms in FireRN1S. • Complete Business Inspection form in FineRK8S for Wilcox Hospital. • Crystal Report modification to canned Actions& Findings report in Occupancy tab. • Load mobile inspection software to Inspector Langstaff and demonstrate use prior to Inspections • Instruct MDT Preplan & FinaRKVO Training with Hanapepe-Blue Shift • Work onsample floorplan from Honapapein Home Designer and Photoahop. • Instruct MDT Preplan& FieRMG Training with Ko|oa- Red Shift • Export sample floor plan in different file formats ho test compatibility with AnoG|S software. • Crystal Report adjustments and updates to Mobile Inspection files due ho recent F|naRK8S software upgrade, • Test mobile equipment for Mayors show, Errors in printing. Worked with IT to repair. • Get updates and instruction from IT to enable remote access to desktop computer. • Create crystal report to track prevention activities bytime frame through FireRK8S and install for testing, • Instruct MDT Preplan & FireRN1S Training with Lihue-Green Shift, • Test VpNaooemaebi|ib/to desktop computer, Unsuccessful errors with Mac, Acceasab|exvith Windows • Instruct MDT Preplan training class with Kapaa Stat{on-Red Shift, • Update computer system at Kapaa Station so'hat they can use the preplan system. • Instruct MDT Preplan & Fire RK8S Training atHanalei Station -B|ueShift. • Instruct MDT Preplan and FineRW1Gtraining at Hanalei Stetion-Red Shift • Instruct MDT Preplan and Fire RKXSTroining class at Ko|oa Station -Green Shift. KMisc.Acdvities— m Inspection of St, Regis kitchen exhaust duct w Meeting with 8t, Regis. Head of Engineering and Mechanical Engineer Sam Kneppernmganding fire concerns with demolition of kitchen exhaust duct. m Correspondence with Rupert Rowe regarding fire to abate a fire hazard mtKeneio|oumaHe(auin Pm'ipo. * Staff meeting m Grant meeting, m Routed contract#8677 for signing. * Meeting with Joe Clemenson of Shioi re: BASF fire flow requirement for on-site hydrants, • Apply eignageto new Fire HQ, and remove remainingaignage from old Fire HQ • Site inspection ofKaneiukmma HeiauinPoipD with Rupert Rowe |n regards toconducting burning Uo mitigate a fire hazard • Submitted purchase order request for promotional giveaways • Reported illegal use of a structure to Planning Dept- from report from fire personnel who responded toa shed fire inHanem,;�'u|u • Staff meeting • Drop off Inspection results to Kim Chee#8 • Write Brush fire PSA • Write Lodging P8A • Write Kitchen fire safety PSA • Pick upSpaMky and safety materials • Prep for King KaumuaU'| Distribution ofmaterials • Routed contract#QG77to Alex for Notice to Proceed letter. • Research Dragon Naturally Speaking software and submit SCR form to purchase, • Call and schedule K0OT Preplan class with blue shift crews, • Research Positive Alarm Sequence for Keuo'iMarriott • Correspondence with Officer Jason Overmyer of KPD regarding official signage for fire lane enforcement • Staff meeting • P/U receipt book from Hopaco for plans review fees, • Met with Monica re� using fina|inepenaoneUma foster parents/homes, • Check new desktop computer functions and software and fix problems with IT, • Submit forms for remote access to desktop computer. • View tutorials for Home Designer Suite program. • Work on fire report • Drop off supplies to King Kaurnualii Elementary school for 5th grader celebration • Ocean Safety Week proclamation • Coast Guard transfer of command ceremony • Researched NFPA qualifications for Chief Officer • Correspondence with Mike Onzuka of Simplex regarding Kaua'i Marriott's positive alarm sequence • Met with AHState Rep re: County deductions and Cancer plan, • Met with Mona Lee from building re: printing receipt for payment offees. • Processed incident report 10 insurance company as per BCYee. • Forwarded siQnificant events boCherisae. • E-mailed a response to Don McConnell re-, backyard burning rules and regulations, Public e-mail |nau|ry. • Organize Fire Safety Tha|e,gnant/:o/dnact, • Online interview by college student for class project about Fire inspectors. • Mayor's Show television shoot in Fins HO about recent activities in the Fire Department, • Work on fire report • Respond hzemoUs/aohedu|eFET classes/complaint tracking and scheduling • Meeting with Kaua'i Marriott's Director of Engineering and Director of Loss Prevention regarding their fire alarm system, • K8oatin0 with Conrad K8uhshige oil 8h|mi Construction regarding fire flow requirements for BASF facility in W15n5 • Reseenuhfirea|ann -positimea{anneequenoe • Correspondence with Mike Onzukacf Simplex, regarding Kaoa'| Marriott fire alarm system • Research, NFPS1142—Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting • Relocate conference table from Historic County Building to Fire Headquarters • Staff Meeting • Attended class on how to start building back-up power generator, • E-mai|ed Dennis Berry of the NFP4re: copyright permission iouse SAarky'mUkeness on the fire Safety trailer It Pick up payroll at HQ for delivenj to Kapaa, Kaiakea, and Hanalei stations. * I FA Online Class-Testing and Evaluation of Water Supplies for Fire Protection, grit '-, Lesson i. * NFA Online Class-Testing and Evaluation of Water Supplies for Fire Protection. grit 2, Lessor? 1. * Getting a quote from Gaspro for LPG Ikon-Profit meeting Meeting with Deputy Chief Blalock Setting {up Brush-Fire mitigation meeting OCEAN SAFETY BUREAU: Month of: Maly Tyl2e of Training Flours in YTD TTrainin i I E 2012 Drownino Statistics Jan Feb j Mar t Apr May Ours 3 Ju8 Aug Se D Oct 1 Nov ` Dec i Total 1 2011 1 2 ultra I a € 1 I 2 ultra 2 1 12j 2012 1 01 0l 0 ? 0 j Surrxary • Beach Safety Proclamation • Jr. Lifeguard instructor meeting ADMINISTRATION BUREAU: Excludes Shot Cal Gal Cal Curren t ', [ i YTD j ermapptlterrn=.n 109 110 111 Meek Jan Feb Mar � Apr a Jun Jul Aug Se Oct Nov i Dec 2032 i evr Hires 0 *2 ; 0 0 0 I **2 0 j Termination 0 0 l 0 0 ; *2 i 0 I I 0 Resignations 0 0 2 0 0 0 s 2 Retirements 0 0 0 0 I 0 1 0 { ; 0 I Promotions 0 0 ? 0 0 0 ; ? 0 ! i 0 Demotions 0 0 I t} 0 0 # i 0 0 3 *2 LG temporary hires with benefits 01117/12 NTE 04130112, terminated 04%30112 cob; rehired See be ovv} * 2 Lifeguard Tem orary.hires selectee! for Limited Term More effective 05/01112 Vacancies ## Status __. _.._� _ . __-- --._ ___.. __..t Senior Clerk 1 � f aidedY 20 :r02(to be transferred to€ € eff _ _ _ __ _ Fire Fighter Ill 2 Vacant effective I I/01111 and 12/31/11 Date of orke ' Comp Claims Filed -._�ft�.ut ._ Status ter Safety Officer I1 04104112 Received 05131/12=pending Brandvold investi ativn Date of Out on C Claim _..» _ _..� ._w. ?� ._. .._w_Status Water Safety Off_er ll 04115112 Tentative RTD 06/13/12 1Vater Safety Officer ii 041104112 Pending Brandvold investigation Limited Duty Date of Status n �y _ Water Safety Officer if unknown Waiting for CAPS on possible positions for transfer -- C) t lots-Work Related Date of States _ nj1W1 ess _. r_Ip* .___ Water Safety Office,„II -- unknown ME form received, l T E 06/30/12 Water Safety Officer ll ME farm received, NTE 09101/12 Summary Payroll Periods— 06/01/12 to 06/15/12 Work on EMCP retroactive pay calculations for 07/01/09 through 05/31/12 Start retro pay calcs for reallocation to WSO 11 (4) Update Uniform Maint Allowance worksheets for Firefighters and OSB, distribute lists for individual employee signatures Continue EMCP retro premium pay 05/16/12 to 05131112 • Print out timesheets (Operations and OSB), attach to pay stubs for distribution • Update and print out OSB Attendance Log roaster • Audit/verify timesheets with LCA's and/or supporting documents • Start and complete hours entry into AS400 • Distribute pay stubs and attachments • Audit timesheets and supporting flocs, follow up on discrepancies 0 05101112 to 05/15/12 • Calculate WC non-taxable portion breakdown • Input individual payroll worksheets • Process preliminary and final payroll (with difficult LWOP adjustments and WC calculations • Audit timesheets; payroll AS400 entry; calculate LWOP (2), pay adj (6); complete prelim • Scan and label timesheets into Laserfiche • Make copies of timesheets lacking signature(Fireline 7, OSB 4)and notification of correction (Fireline 22, OSB 4) • Sort and distribute pay stubs o 04/16/12 to 04130192 Prepare SOT adjustments (11), LWOP adjustments (2) ® Calculate WC non-taxable portion breakdown Audit timesheets with supporting documents and LOA forms it Start and complete hours entry into AS400 Verify hours history and hours entry into AS400 (adjustment reflecting WC for WSO ll; adjustment reflecting leave sharing for WSO II Make copies of timesheets lacking signatures and/or with corrections to attach to pay stubs for distribution Missing signature(Operations 14, OSB 2) e Notification for correction (Operations 12, OSB 6) Scan and label timesheets in Laserfiche Payroll not balanced—fixed payroll transmittals to match final payroll register o 04101/12 to 04/15/12 a Distribute pay stubs Verify Leave Sharing donations, apply to employee(s) in AS400 Complete disability claim form-, complete VOE form Organize documents LOA applications for 2011, start scanning and labeling in Laserfiche Complete VOE form (1) Update Funk for bank to include 05101-15!;2 payroll Label scanned 2011 LOA's in Laserfiche; update accrual log Work on FY2012 accrual summary report, verify nannies and make required adjustments Update/maintain accrual log Leave of Absence forms—label 2019 OSB and file; scan 2011 Fireline and start labeling Personnel— EMCP pay increase Executive Order—Follow up, per DPS still working on corrections, Follow up with DPS, per Toni, Executive Order submitted to Mayor and Janine, Deceive EMCP Executive Order from Janine, start review,- adjust existing calculations, Complete review cfDPSEN1CP Executive Order, finish individual rebn pay calculations, start calculations onretro OT, Holiday, other Prempay� status-COMPLETE o OoeanSofetyBuneauRe-orgenizaUon-Nmupdete'thisweek o Fire Equipment Mechanic position transfer from Public Works-Public Works still working on termination process o Worker's Compensation-Review HRS. C8A. OSBS[>G's and HRs regarding !6A information in order to respond to ernployee's appeal, advise Brandvold regarding employee'no show'for limited duty, discuss notification letter for termination of TTD,, respond toBnyndvo|d regarding employee asking them to change VVCto |64. Follow upon employee's request for copy of WC claim, confer with County Attorney and Risk Management, Receive copy of letter from employee to Mayor appealing the denial of his |/4; foUuvv up and confer with Mayor's Office regarding response; respond to Bnandvo|d request for pay information for upcoming appeal with Department of Labor', process Medical Management Request form for Brandvold, Follow up on WC status or process claims (5); select WC cases for quarterly review,, respond to Union-, attempt contact of employee-, advise employee cf status ofclaim o Limited Duty-2; contact employee after several attempts and advise regai ding limited duty ME requirements and |imitationo, then respond to union regarding employee's complaint on type of limited duty and mileage reimbursement o Long term illness/injury (nnn+work related)-2 (Ocean Safety Bureau) o On-Call Lifeguard-contact applicants and propose job offer, 2 accepted; research type of pre-employment physical required, if any', Follow up with DPS regarding pre-employment physical, determine start date, Work on hire documents o Jr. Lifeguard-Assist with public inquiry; address concerns regarding confidentiality of documents, creating and posting forms onto KFD website, and OSB assistance in answering questions and processing applications o Drug/Alcohol testing-D8B random pull (2); retest operations (1) o EAP-none o SAP-none o Verification of employment-1 o FLSA-noissuea o EUTF-Assist with correcting shortage notice-, research background on EUTF notice of cancellation: correction of dependent last name,- transfer-in form (from PW to KFD), Enrollment changes (13); work with EUTF to gather additional information for EC-1, Research and procedure to correct DPO error: letter to EUTF, Respond to inquiry(1), process enrollment(1). Reaeanoh, fo||m*up. assist employees (3) o Payroll Certifications/PD's-Follow up on status of PD's; laserfiche PC's; complete PC's: prepare transmittals (3)to0PS and change Table ofOrganization o KCC student intern-Laetmmekforintern o Employee Awards Banquet-Verify, add 3 service awards (2Oyna - 1 [)SB. 25yra-2 [>p)' yNeeting� follow upmninconsistencies toHmt� photo op completed, Continue arrangements, complete program documents o internal complaint-Grievance(2), meet with Chief, County Attorney, and OSB Supervisor regarding class grievance, requested documentation, and manpower temporary movement, Meet with Chief, Deputy and County Attorney on response', meet regarding class grievance-, make copies ofOGB South/West Umemheete for period of 03/01//12 to 04/30/12 per chief orequest; follow upon requested information (HGE4 Class Action Ghevanoe). Review documents, follow up', respond to Union request-, 'transcribe Dispatch tapes o External-complaint-OSB, Chief and County Attorney review complete, make necessary changes/corrections, deliver to County Attorney for formal submittal to HCRC o Other-Advise OSB supervisor regarding policy on vacation requests, confirm with DPS� create query and run report for Training (age amuf09/Dl/11 for phys|ua|m); update table of organization for[}5Bchanges: assist with AFLAC shortage notice; work with All-State to ensure long term absent employees receive sign up information: inform stations of All-State agents delivering flex spending documents o Update Blackboard Connect update information on KFDwebpage o Employee Awards Banquet-Send notices/e-mails regarding outstanding employee photo op o |nterna| compbaird—RasearchinformationforHGEAClaseAction o Research HRS, Union Contracts, CoK Handbook na employee Current address notification requirements o Arranged pre-empt drug screen (2)temporary Lifeguard o RunLVVOP query for follow-up o Employee!nhrnnsdionFonnayurmnnuelupdete—Bbadedrecek/in completed forms, review of process shows going well au far, Continue compiling update forms o Follow up on hours of work for Prevention, Training, Ocean Safety; follow up on Electronic In/Out Board issues to resolve gaps: start on Position Description (re-descriptions) o Advise employees regarding various personnel, payroll and otheriaauas� research personnel information for Chief;follow up with A||Stade regarding Flexible Spending Open Enrollment; notarize change nf County and State Benefiuiory, research information for Guidelines on Political Activities for Chief = Grants/Projects — � Kee Beach Grant—Funding balance, submit invoice for O4. Apd\—Juna2O12. bosedon estimate of projected cost, Meet with staff regarding updating manpower and equipment charges via AJE and hours entry; run queries on leave taken for Positions assigned to Kee Beach tower: phone conference with Dan Quinn regarding estimated invoice: prepare and submit Budget Adjustment and AJE request forms for VVC expenses tobe charged togrant, Work on identifying manpower costs for prior quarters, compile data, make necessary adjustments, make changes inAS4OOho correctly charge gnsntforFY2O12; pnapand submit AJEto charge expenses from gen fund to grant accounts: revise invoice for 4m quarter and submit toDLNR o Work on identifying manpower costs for prior quarters, compile data, make necessary adjustments, make changes in AS400 to correctly charge grant for FY2012-. prep and submit AJEto charge expenses from gen fund tu grant accounts: revise invoice for 4m quarter and submit tmDLNR o DOT F13003— o VFA Grant—Water tender transport. naview/PO/invoioing o BAFER—PreperepeyroUregisterandupdatecoet worksheet tn include O4/01-15/12 payroll, Completed all SAFER documentation and calculations: completed and submitted 4mquarterreport; atertonnewcoatworkbookfurYear4finetquahernntriee (3O/70). Complete 1 s'quarter of 4"',year cost workbook(30%/70%)- work on reimbursements calcs for4/30; prepandoubmhAJEnequestsforO4/3OandK8amh. PnepanepayroUregieter. update cost worksheet to include D5/O1'15/12payroll � Purchasing/Budget— o Meet with Chief regarding Mayor Budget 2013 travel line items for all bureaus, adjust amounts and submit toFinance o Compile documents and travel information for P-Cardreconciliation o Cellular phone account(account re-assignment): review OSB account balances o Process Requisitions/Purchase{}rders/VouoherEdits o Confer with Finance regarding P-Card, complete and submit P-Card authorizations o Complete voucher edit and P-Card statement reconciliation, submit to Finance o Work with Training Captain on updating Training travel accounts o Transfer of funds(shortage in accounts) status o Meet with 'OSB (Jr. Lifeguard; procurement; repairs- account be|ances/prVounament)� Deputy Chief(water tende�; Kee E)rantouqp|uo� {) Chi�f�ndSB (KeeGrenteurp|us) o Start on response to Council follow up questions (OSB East side storage/office), contact Public Works, Parks and Raunaation, Civil Defense, complete and submit response o Completed and distributed April appropriation balance report o Review account balances, review budget report (Sr Acct Clerk, Chief,Admin Ofcr)to determine amounts to transfer to accounts with shortage or expected to be short: prepare and submit fund transfer request to Finance ($387.248) o Assist Accountant with placing order for print uartridgea o Follow up on' open contracts per Finance request-, OPEB balance-, internal meetings re 2012 and 2O13budgets o RA|N12—Revise cost reports, submit to FEMA, respond to FEMAqueatinns. Meet with FEK0A for signing and exit o Vendorconbact— Young Brothers/Sobel VVesbsx. Coa8Co. Camp Systems ECTM. Uniforms Hawai'i o Work in stoxeromm—Medica|supplies,janitorial supplies, other supplies, PPE (LThu'e). medical oxygen c Review account balances o Reconcile C5/D1/1S payroll expenses from payroll register with account distribution report: update appropriation balance o Prepare memo for project number set up(1) o Review account balances o Reconcile 05/01/1,5 payroll expenses from payroll register with account distribution report-, update appropriation balance o Prepare memo for project number set up(1) o R\|N12—Meet with FEK8A for signing and exit w Travel— o Pre-Travel: = NFA(Notiono| Fire Academy) Fins Inspection Principles course in Emmdsburg. MD (final dates to be determined) (FF III J Makepa)—Pre-approval travel request submitted to Mayor's office = HazmotTeohnicinn Training in Hilo, H|. (FF !'s R Keehi' J/\/bano. D Madeinxs, K8 Ballard, JK8inei): ° Tactical Response to Hazardous Materials course(2 weeks)June 4to8. 2O12 and June 11to15. 2O12; new car rental rates now available; booked minivan and compact car * HazmskTeohnician Training in Honolulu (FF |—M Kje|deen. R Gnonoe, S Pope, C Simpson, C Tabuchi)—problem upon checking in at Pagoda(bedding in plastic bags and mattresses upturned). informed that there was a bedbug infestation, Management unwilling to move them to different building or property or refund for current stay Worked with State Civil Defense to cancel future resemsd{ona, arrange new accommodations, and file a complaint-, deal with uncooperative hotel staff in obtaining receipts for 1 night deposit charge on P-Card (finally resolved) * FRI (Fire Rescue International) Conference in Denver, CO. August 1 —4. 2012 (Chief RVVeaterman. Deputy Chief B|o|ock, Fine Commissioner Kaauwai-lwamoto— Hotel reservations made, pre-approval travel request submitted for Chief and Deputy Chief. Travel voucher for Commissioner LKeammai-iwemoto forward bz Boards and Commissions for signature, Conference registration completed and paid for; J Blalock |AFC membership not found, worked with |AFCto resolve issue * CERT meeting onO'ahu (Chief R Westerman)—Work with Civil Defense on arranging travel " HFCA(Hawai'i Fire Chiefs Association) meeting on O'ahu, May 25, 2012 (Chief R Waatennen)—Fino|izedOightnooMargetoCounty * Interspirc,Divator MKII Full Face Mask Technician Training Course in Santa Ana, CA, August 21. 2012 (FF III F Garcia)—Travel request received " Deccan International Users Group Conference in San Diego, CA, August 22-24, 2012 (Fire CaptC K8edivier. FF |||'s S Smith and F Garcia)—travel request rece|ved. Prepped pre-approve{documents. submitted toTraining Captain for signature * National Fire Academy Executive Planning course, Emmitsburg MD,August 20 to 31, 2012—Travel request and justification received, pre-approval sent to Mayors Office o Post Travel: = Pierce fire apparatus Regional training in Las Vegas, NV,April 16—20. 2012 (FF I Corey Sakai)—Car rental reimbursement submitted toFinance, Car rental reimbursement request returned due to discrepancy(traveler took an upgrade not eligible for reimbursement: maca)ou|ated dollar amount tuexclude upgrade charge and resubmitted boFinance ° USLASpdng Board of Directors Meeting in Miami, FL,April 26-28. 2O12 (&SC>VK Vierra)—Car rental reimbursement submitted to Finance, Despite having submitted credit card authorization io Marriott prior io travel, hotel charges were posted to employee's card when should have been charged to P-card; worked with Marriott accounting department to have charges corrected, car rental reimbursement check issued and distributed w Other— o Work with |Ton Ocean Safety phone issues toforward unanswered calls toOSBTraining o Assist OSB supervisor with printing issues and formatting of OSB newsletter o Assist Fire Mechanic and FF | with travel cost figures for completion of Conference Recap reports o Work on new Employee Information Forms for annual update(format as fill-in document with 'submit byemai|'to send directly to Sr Clerk and automatically populate into excel spreadsheet- Sent out forms tO test group, work out minor bugs, o Prepare letters to—U.S. Coast Guard regarding Change of command; DPS (requesting extension of Lifeguard list); Council (response regarding water tender donations and jet ski donation), o Prepare Training memo o Arrange repair ofelevator - Assist Civil Defense staff on composing letter regarding Alternate EOC/Dispatch move to FinaHC2 o Prepona |ettensto—|AFCnsgandingchangeofeddreas o Assist County Attorney regarding deposition requests (4) u Catch up on e-mails and respond/follow up: work on Admin Staff weekly report � Work on draft for extension of pilot program for rescue operators, submit to Chief and OSB for review � Run query on existing member and non-member list for Relief Association, meet with Chief, Deputy and Relief President • Schedule meeting for KFD and Purchasing staff� prepare extension of contract 8530 (Motorola Service); create work onderfor installation of paper towel dispenser • Mailed out EAP (Emergency Action Plan) acceptance forms to respective agencies, scanned six(G) EAP'm and uploaded toShanapoint n Work with Ocean Technology Systems on obtaining VV'9form o Update electronic in/out board, add new/change access; review SCR for dual screens (5 computers) o Schedule meetings (1) o Prepare letters/memos(5); prepare and Fed Ex contract documents o Assist Training Captain with compiling receipts for Hazmat reimbursement o Work with [Tin setting upKFO meeting room schedule calendar o Continuous correspondence with Building Div(Pat Ka|hona) re: defective doors(still not resolved) o RAIN12—Revise reimbursement worksheet to conform to FEMA's requirements-, send out request for additional information from stations, Update detailed DT and equipment use explanation for FEK8A. Follow upon all information requested from BC's and stations; mot with FEk8A rep and final ized/submitted all worksheets/forms o Continue transcription of Dispatch recordings * Create template MFD 306 Repair and Maintenance a, Complete recycling waste assessment o Catch upunC}SB manpower reports—May 26 through 2S o Door issue still unresolved o Schedule meetings(2) o Weekly departmental update for Mayor's Office � OompleteAdnnin Staff weekly report o General mail and filing v Meatingsattended— o Staff Meeting/Executive Staff meeting o Admin Support Staff meeting o Individual meeting with FEMArepnasentadve * County Attorney and Risk management regarding complaint o Emp|oyeeAwandsBanquet—Comm|tteemeeting a Staff Meeting/ � Welcome/protocol meeting with Div ofPurchasing � Tne[ningmttended— tr�O \ �� x LEONARD A.RAPOZO,JR. BERNARD P.CARVALHO,JR. 906 +-`\° MAYOR `t D gEcTOR Jt r TELEPHONE 241-4456 t , GARY K.HELI IAN K.COSTA MANAC—ING CRECTO2 y��zku �y DEPUTY DIRECTOR TELEPHONE 241-4460 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 4444 RICE STREET M01KEHA BUILDING,SUITE 105 LIHU'E,KAUAI,HAWAII 96766 May 2, 2012 Kauai Fire Department Lihue, Hi 96766 ATTN: Chief Robert Westerman Dear Chief, On behalf of the County's Parks & Recreation Departrnent !;would like to extend a warm Thank you to you, Shawn Hosaka, Jason Ornellas and the Lihue station firefighters for assisting us at our annual Mayor's Youth Track meet held on April 28-29,1,20.12 at Vidinha Stadium. The Track meet was very successful with over 600'youths participating in the 2 day event. Not only did the firefighters assist with the meet but were on hand to provide care for three medical situations that occurred. We truly appreciate your support and your caring attitude for our Kauai youths. Once again, much Mahalo to the members of the Lihue station firefighters for all that they did for us on that day. Should you have any questions please feel free to call me at 822-0511 or email me. Sincerely, ,A,,i ro v�, P—J Lt�e Aaron K. Uyeda . Rec. Coordinator If 1 County of Kauai �s ~ t� Cherisse Zaima From: Robert Westerman Sent: Tuesday, May 0I. ZOl2I:48PK4 To: Kauai Fire Department Public Email Subject: RE:Thank you to the Ly6gate Beach Park Lifeguards Aloha Debra,you got the right place. First let me express my sympathies for your daughters injury and we pray for a speeding recovery. I will be sure to express your gratitude to the Water Safety Officer It Kaleo Lopez and Lifeguard Dillon Dawson who aided her in her time ofneed. VVe are very proud of the fine men and women that serve the public atour county beach parks and}will see toit that they get a "Polishing the Badge" W1aho|o card from nnea|ong with a copy mf this email. K4ahe|o for taking the time in letting us know how vve did in service to our community. Robert Westerman,CFOQ, MBA Fire Chief County ofKaua'i 4444 Rice Street,Ste 315 Ohu'eH|98766 008-241-4988 808-645-6350 From: Kauai Fire Department Public Email Sent:Tuesday, May 01, 2O127:2]AM To: Robert Westerman Subject: FVV: Thank you to the Lydgahe Beach Park Lifeguards Aloha, | hope I'm sending this message to the correct department. |f not, would you please let me know who 0o send this to? I wanted to extend a huge MAHALO to the lifeguards at Lyclgate Beach Park who helped my daughter last Thursday,April 20 after she fractured her wrist et around 12:UOnoon. Both of the lifeguards were so helpful in getting icopaoka for her and making a gauze sling to stabilize her wrist until we could get her to the emergency room. They did o great job in helping br keep her calm and were very gentle around her injury. Kdy daughter and |were at the park with my daughter's 6th grade class from Sacred Hearts inHonolulu. Although this wasn't the way we wanted to end our trip, the lifeguards made an extremely positive and lasting impression on us with their professionalism and aloha, K4ohe|oi Debra Chong Kaneohe Resident z