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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015_0105 FIRE Agenda packetJesse Fukushima Chair Eugene K. Jimenez Vice -Chair COUNTY OF KAUAI FIRE COMMISSION NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA Monday, January 5, 2015 2:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter Mo`ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A /B 4444 Rice Street, Li-hu`e, HI 96766 CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES Members: Savita Agarwal Dan Brown Heidy Huddy- Yamamoto Bradley Maruyama Jimmy Miranda • Regular Open Session Minutes of December 8, 2014 • Executive Session Minutes of December 8, 2014 CHIEF'S MONTHLY REPORT ■ Overview for the month of November 2014 and pertinent updates COMMUNICATIONS KFC 2015 -01 KFC 2015 -02 BUSINESS KFC 2014 -26 KFC 2014 -27 KFC 2015 -03 ■ Budget Report as of November 30, 2014 Fire Commission Expense Report Kauai Fire Department Strategic Planning Assessment Report Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2015 (on going) Discussion and decision making on the 2015 Fire Commission Meeting schedule (on going) a) 2015 meeting schedule — 12 meetings b) 2015 meeting schedule — 6 meetings Goal Setting for the Fire Chief for FY 2015/2016 ANNNOUNCEMENTS Next Meeting: Monday, February 2, 2015 — 2:00 pm, Mo`ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A /B An Equal Opportunity Employer 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: Stephen Hall, 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. Send written testimony Fire Commission Attn: Cherisse Zaima Office of Boards and Commissions 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 Lihu`e, HI 96766 e -mail: czaima e kauai.gov Phone: 241 -4881 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 -4881 at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting. Kauai Fire Commission, December 1, 2014 2 1 P a g c DR�A F T�T�JB1JA_II roveIJ COUNTY OF KAUAI Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board /Committee: I FIRE COMMISSION Meeting Date I December 8, 2014 Location Mo`ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/213 Start of Meeting: 2:00 p.m. End of Meeting: 3:14 p.m. Present Chair Jesse Fukushima; Vice Chair Eugene Jimenez; Members: Dan Brown, Bradley Maruyama Also: Fire Chief Robert Westerman; Boards & Commissions Office Staff: Support Clerk Cherisse Zaima, Administrator Paula Morikami Excused Heidy Huddy- Yamamoto; Savita Agarwal; Jimmy Miranda Approval of Absent Mr. Brown moved to approve the open session Minutes SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Call To Order Chair Fukushima called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. with 4 members present, constituting a quorum. Approval of ■ Re lgu ar Open Session Minutes of November 3, 2014 Mr. Brown moved to approve the open session Minutes minutes. Mr. Maruyama seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0. Chiefs Monthly ■ Overview for the month of October 2014 and pertinent updates ■ Budget Report as of October 31, 2014 Report Chief Westerman provided an overview of the monthly report and budget report. Mr. Jimenez commented that he attended the recruit graduation held earlier that day, and was very impressed that six of the recruits were college graduates, one with a PhD. He feels it is very commendable that these young, educated individuals have made it their life's work to be firefighters. Kauai Fire Commission Open Session December 8, 2014 Prevention Bureau Page 2 In response to Chief Westerman's report, Mr. Fukushima explained one of the concerns with ADUs within ag and open zoned lands is that the new bill, Ordinance 2545, calls for a ten -year extension, and a $750 annual fee. The Ordinance will not be passing by December 15, therefore, there will be a lapse where no ADUs will be allowed for that period of time until the bill is passed. The bill is hoped to be passed during the fourth week of December. Ocean Safety Bureau Mr. Brown asked whether the Water Safety personnel joined the Fire personnel in the CPR training to which Chief Westerman replied no, they do it separately mostly because of the way it is scheduled. Mr. Brown commented he feels it would be advantageous because sometimes Water Safety and Fire personnel will be working together. At the request of Mr. Fukushima, Chief Westerman provided an update on the CAD system. Mr. Fukushima referenced a thank you letter the Department received for assistance they provided at Salt Pond to Long Term care residents in getting from their wheelchairs into the water. He stated in the 1980's during Mayor Kunimura's administration, some of his political cohorts recommended having a ramp into Lydgate pond for the disabled. He commented that this is something that will affect everyone in the County, noting it is a good, successful program; this is the first time he has heard of it being initiated, and something may come about down the road. Mr. Jimenez added that he recalls the County purchased some special mats to be used by ADA individuals specifically for Lydgate and Salt Pond, and suggested balloon type tires for wheelchairs as well. Kauai Fire Commission Open Session December 8, 2014 Pate 3 Chief Westerman explained they currently provide two Mobi- chairs at Salt Pond and one in Po`ipu, and they can ask the County ADA coordinator for access to those. The Mobi -mats are managed by the Dept. of Parks and Recreation, but are used for events and functions, and are not put out at the beaches. Mr. Fukushima commented some of the SAFER grants the Fire Department has pursued are coming to an end, and requested the Chief provide an overview of the anticipated expenses coming the Department's way. Chief Westerman updated the Commission on the status of the SAFER grant, and how they will be funding for the future. Mr. Jimenez asked why the budget for the Commission has decreased to which Chief Westerman stated the Fire Commission budget is now under the Office of Boards and Commissions, and is no longer handled by the Fire Mr. Jimenez moved to receive the Chief's Department. monthly report and budget report. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0. Communications KFC 2014 -21 Fire Commission Budget and Expense Report for 2014 -2015 Mr. Brown moved to receive the Budget and Expense Report. Mr. Maruyama seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0. Business KFC 2014 -26 Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2015 Mr. Fukushima noted his term as Chair will be ending at the end of this year, and thanked the Commission and Fire Administration. He commented that this year has been challenging, but he has enjoyed his tenure as Chair. There was discussion on possible nominations, but it was noted there were only four members present at today's meeting. Mr. Brown asked whether all members will still be on the Commission come January to which Ms. Morikami replied yes. Kauai Fire Commission Open Session December 8, 2014 Pate 4 KFC 2014 -27 Discussion and decision making on the 2015 Fire Commission meeting schedule Ms. Morikami addressed the Commission, explaining that the County is in a financial situation where they are looking at ways to cut costs. How the Office of Boards and Commissions is addressing that is by looking at all 17 Boards, Commissions, and Committees they manage, and the various meeting dates and schedules, and the different meeting requirements within each of their rules. She read Rule 5 -6 of the Fire Commission Rules relating to meetings into the record: The regular meetings of the Commission shall be held no less than once a month at a time, date, and location as may be required by the Chair, or in the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair of the Commission. The meeting must be held at a building that is accessible by the general public. Special meetings may be held at the call of the Chair or the Vice Chair. Four or more members of the Commission may consent to postponement of any meeting to any day within the following week. Ms. Morikami pointed out that there were one or two occasions this year that the Commission did not have quorum, but did not reschedule the meeting, which was in violation of the rules. To avoid that situation from occurring again, she asked the Commission to look at what is up for review, and look into being a little more flexible in their rules. She suggested the rules state meetings held on an as needed basis, no fewer than six times a year. This would mean that the Commission could still meet every month, but should they not have quorum for one or two meetings, they would not have to reschedule. She noted that so far one commission and one committee have voted to change their rules for meetings to be held quarterly. They will likely meet every month, but it allows the flexibility to only meet quarterly if they wish. She reiterated her suggestion for the Fire Mr. Brown moved to defer this item to the January 5 meeting. Mr. Jimenez seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0. Kauai Fire Commission Open Session December 8, 2014 Pate 5 Commission to change the meeting requirement to at least six times a year, noting if there is nothing on the agenda except the Fire Chief's report, they do not have to meet just to receive that. In an attempt to increase efficiency, and due to the fact that one of their positions has been cut, they are asking all Boards, Commission, and Committees to consider that proposal. Mr. Fukushima asked when the Commission would vote on those recommendations to which Ms. Morikami replied she would at least like to get a response from the commissioners today on whether they would be in agreement with the proposal because a public hearing would have to be subsequently held. Mr. Jimenez stated he is all for the idea of being fiscally responsible, and looking at ways of cutting, but he questioned how much it really costs to conduct a meeting as opposed to other Commissions such as Planning. He asked if those larger Commissions will be cutting their schedules to which Ms. Morikami replied all Boards, Commissions, and Committees will be presented with the same suggestion. Mr. Jimenez stated the Commission's role is to hire and fire the Chief, and he does not want to get too far removed from the operations of the Department, but a minimum of six would be fine. Mr. Fukushima stated that would still allow them to meet once a month if necessary. He commented that on the surface it may not seem that the Fire Chief is doing a lot, but where the expenses come in is with the staff having to monitor meetings, and write up minutes. Requiring less meetings would lighten the load for the staff somewhat. On the other hand, it does not lessen their role as commissioners. Ms. Morikami stated even if the rules stated six times a year, should the office receive something that the Commission needs to address, they could still call a meeting at the discretion of the Chair. Mr. Brown moved to approve recommendations Kauai Fire Commission Open Session December 8, 2014 Page 6 to entertain the possibility of requiring a minimum of six meetings a year, with provisions allowing additional meetings if necessary. Mr. Maruyama seconded the motion. Mr. Jimenez stated he is in favor of the motion, but pointed out that there are three other members not currently present, and would like to include their input. He would agree to the motion as long as the other members are informed by letter, or some other means, of the Commission's intentions. Mr. Brown agreed, stating that was his intention when making the motion, and pointed out that it is his understanding that they have to vote on this in order to enable the Office of Boards and Commissions to give a notice of public hearing. Mr. Jimenez stated the commissioners present today can inform the staff of their desire to do so, but that they would like to have the rest of the commissioners on board. Mr. Maruyama withdrew his second, and Mr. Brown withdrew his motion. Mr. Jimenez moved to defer this item to the January 5 meeting. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0. Mr. Brown asked how this will affect the public hearing to which Ms. Morikami replied should the Commission take action in January, the public hearing will be held in February, and after which they can make their final decision. Executive Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes § §92 -4 and 92 -5 (a) (2) (4), 92 -9 (a) Mr. Brown moved to enter into executive session. Session (1 -4) (b), the purpose of this executive session is to receive and approve Mr. Maruyama seconded the motion. Motion Executive Session minutes, to consider the evaluation of an officer or carried 4:0. employee where consideration of matters affecting privacy will 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 questions and issues pertaining to the Commission's powers, duties, Kauai Fire Commission Open Session December 8, 2014 Pate 7 Submitted by: Cherisse Zaima, Support Clerk O Approved as is. O Approved with amendments. See minutes of Reviewed and Approved by: meeting. Jesse Fukushima, Chair privileges, immunities, and liabilities as they may relate to this item, deliberate and take such action as appropriate. ES -025 Executive Session Minutes for November 3, 2014 ES -026 Development, discussion and decision - making for the FY KFC 2014 -17 2013 -2014 performance evaluation of the Fire Chief a) Final Evaluation Tabulation Final Evaluation Return to Open Session Ratify Commission actions taken in Executive Session for items: ES -025 The meeting reconvened in open session at 3:13 p.m. ES -026 Mr. Jimenez moved to ratify Commission actions taken in Executive Session. Mr. Maruyama seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0. Announcements The next Fire Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2015 — 2:00 p.m., Mo`ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A /B. Adjournment Chair Fukushima adjourned the meeting at 3:14 p.m. Submitted by: Cherisse Zaima, Support Clerk O Approved as is. O Approved with amendments. See minutes of Reviewed and Approved by: meeting. Jesse Fukushima, Chair TO: Kaua'i Fire Commission FROM: Robert Westerman DATE: December 16, 2014 MEMORANDUM RE: Fire Commission Report for the Month of November 2014 CHIEF OF THE DEPARTMENT: • Fire Commission Meeting • Department Head Meeting • XG Technology Inc. Demonstration • Kauai County Council Meeting • Phase 2 Strategic Plan Scope of Work Meeting • NOAA /NWS 2014 -15 Season Prep • EMS Committee Meeting • Christmas Parade Meeting • HFCA Conference • Overview of Hurricane Sandy Meeting • Health & Wellness Fair at the Sheraton • Donation of ATVs by KLA, accepted by Council • BEFT Meeting with Planning Department • 1— WSO work related injury OPERATIONS BUREAU: Chief's Monthly Report Page 1 of 24 November Fiscal Last 2014 YTD FYTD 14/15 13/14 Medical Calls 291 1590 3778 Structure Fire 2 9 11 Chief's Monthly Report Page 1 of 24 Vehicle Accident 19 90 218 Vehicle Fire 1 10 27 Brush Fire 10 41 74 Rescue 9 40 85 HazMat 2 7 15 Cancelled in route 44 216 454 Other 67 317 805 Total 445 2320 5467 EQUIPMENT & APPARATUS STATUS RADON 1 Boat, no pump 2007 Mission Capable WHALER 2 Boat, no pump 2013 Mission Capable TRUCK 2 Brush truck 2004 Mission Capable TRUCK 1 Brush truck 2011 Mission Capable TRUCK 5 Brush truck 2012 Mission Capable TRUCK 4 Brush truck 2011 Mission Capable TRUCK 6 Brush truck 2009 Mission Capable TRUCK 8 Brush truck 2010 Mission Capable TRUCK 7 Brush truck 2007 Mission Capable TRAIN 1 Chief officer car 2007 Mission Capable TRAIN 2 Chief officer car 1999 Mission Capable BC Chief officer car 2005 Mission Capable FIRE 2 Chief officer car 2008 Mission Capable FIRE 1 Chief officer car 2009 Mission Capable OSB DURANGO Chief officer car 2009 Mission Capable PREV 1 Chief officer car 2009 Mission Capable CERT Chief officer car 2013 Mission Capable SPARE ENGINE 7 Engine 1994 Offline SPARE ENGINE 6 Engine 1994 Mission Capable ENGINE 2 Engine 2002 Partial Mission Capable ENGINE 1 Engine 2005 Mission Capable ENGINE 3 Engine 2002 Mission Capable ENGINE 4 Engine 2007 Mission Capable ENGINE 7 Engine 2007 Mission Capable ENGINE 6 Engine 2009 Mission Capable ENGINE 8 Engine 2010 Mission Capable ENGINE 5 Engine 2008 Mission Capable HAZMAT 8 HazMat unit 2006 Mission Capable Chief's Monthly Report Page 2 of 24 AIR1 Helicopter 2009 Mission Capable R3 A16547 Rescue unit 2012 Mission Capable TENDER 1 Tanker or tender 1997 Mission Capable Station 1 E1 (Hanalei) • 11/23 False Alarm Fire call Kuhio Hwy. • 11/27/14 Westin hotel and resort brought Thanksgiving day feast for Station 1. Station 2 E2 (Kaaa'a Station E3 (Lihu'e Suppression) • 11/7 Chiefess Kamakahele Career Day Rescue R3 (Lihu'e Rescue • 11/7 Chiefess Kamakahele Career Day Station 4 E4 (K61oa) Station 5 E5 (Kalaheo) Station 6 E6 (Hanapepe) • 11 -25 -14 Station 6, Blue Assisted Hanapepe Salvation Army in setting up for Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless. Move pews, set up tables and chairs. Station 6 Red will assist with take down on Friday. Station 7 E7 (Waimea) Station 8 E8 (Kai'akea TRAINING BUREAU: November 2014 Month YTD On- Island Training Sessions Held 4 161 Off - Island Training Sessions Held 0 14 Total Hours in Training 66 5640 New Recruit Training Sessions Held 13 177 Total Hours in Training 316 7310 SUMMARY. • DOH Hazcat Recertification 1 Session Held • Driver Training Recertification Make — up Class 1 Session Held Chief's Monthly Report Page 3 of 24 • Recruit Boat Awareness /Safety Training • Recruit Helicopter Short Haul Training 3 Session Held • Recruit Extrication Training 1 Session • Recruit Helicopter Short Haul Training 3 Session Held • Recruits Assisted with Hawaii Chiefs Convection PREVENTION BUREAU. November 2014 Month YTD Fire Investigation 1 10 Additional Dwelling Unit Permit Applications 0 31 Building Permit Plan Review 111 377 Planning Department Review 1 47 Certificate of Occupancy Inspection 4 89 Business Occupancy Inspection 0 188 Witness Acceptance Tests 3 14 Fire Extinguisher Training 0 9 Fire Safety Presentation 2 47 Telephone Inquiries 73 885 Complaint Investigations 0 7 Sparky Presentation 2 2 Fireworks Displays & Inspections 0 4 Fire RMS Updates & Maintenance Hours 0 2 Misc. Activities 35 488 Fire Investigations — 1. Structure Fire — 1968 Welau St. Lihue Complaint Investigations — FireWorks Display /Inspections — Additional Dwelling Unit Permit App. — Building Permit Plan Review - 1. 14 -2311 2. 14 -2312 3. 14 -2230 4. 14 -2264 5. 14 -2318 6. 14 -2392 7. 14 -1693 Chief's Monthly Report Page 4 of 24 8. 9. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 14 -2455 Through 14 -2516 Through 14 -2523 14 -2524 14 -2526 14 -2165 14 -2528 Through 14 -2534 Through 14 -2540 14 -2544 Through 14 -2548 Through 14 -2555 Through 14 -2559 14 -2532 14 -2561 Through 14 -2571 Through 14 -2633 through 14 -2177 14 -2160 14 -1889 14 -2467 (13 plans) 14 -2521 (6 plans) 14 -2530 (3 plans) 14 -2536 (3 plans) 14 -2546 (3 plans) 14 -2553 (6 plans) 14 -2557 (3 plans) 14 -2566 (6 plans) 14 -2577 (7 plans) 14 -2645 (13 plans) Kolopua Princeville (Hydrants /Sprinkler /Hydraulic Calculations) Marriott's Waiohai Fitness Center Sprinkler Head (Diamond Plumbing) Hokulei Village (Underground Piping) 14 -2647 Through 14 -2662 (16 Permits) 14 -2708 Through 14 -2710 (3 Permits) 14 -2497 i[IN11lE:ir,' 35. Plan review for Kauai Shores 36. BP 14 -2120 Wailua Wastewater Communications Shelter & Monopole 37. BP 14 -2121 Eleele Wastewater Communications Shelter & Monopole 38. BP 14 -2122 Lihue Wastewater Communications Shelter & Monopole 39. BP 07 -0540 ADU Keapana 40. BP 14 -0465 Point at Poipu Building 6FAS Modification Shop Drawings (Wasa /Simplex Sparky Presentation- 1. Kukui Grove Christmas Parade Planning Department Review — 1. Class IV Zoning Permit, Z -IV- 2015 -8, Coco Palms Hui Certificate of Occupancy Inspection — 1. Martin & McArthur at Kukuiula Village Shopping Center 2. 14 -1828 3. 14 -1829 4. 14 -394 Business Occupancy Inspection — Chief's Monthly Report Page 5 of 24 Witness Acceptance Tests= 1. Hydrostatic testing for Safeway FDC and sprinkler riser. 2. Witness Acceptance for Goodfellow Brothers - Underground fire line at Lihue Safeway Shopping Center 3. Hokulei Underground Piping Hydrostatic WAT for 2 Backflow Preventers Fire Safety Presentation - 1. Sheraton Health and Wellness Fair 2. KEO Early Learning Center Preschool Misc. Activities - 1. Captain's Meeting 2. Fireworks Display Meeting with Poipu Association and Mayors office regarding Poipu New Year's show 3. Fire code review for upcoming New Year's fireworks display 4. Process Plan Review Payments : BP 13 -1350, 13 -2060, 14 -2370, 14 -2230, 14 -2264 5. Process Plan Review Payment BP #:14 -1644, 14-2318,14-2392, 14 -1693 6. Temporary Structure Permit for Ka Imi Na Auo O Hawaii Nei at Mano Kalanipo Park 7. Staff Meeting 8, Leadership Kauai 9. Reinspection of DOT Puhi 10. Follow up witness acceptance for Goodfellows Bros.. Check if pressure holding. 11. Contacted Public Works regarding vegetative overgrowth of vacant lot 12. Career speaker at Kapaa High School - entire 9t" grade student body 13. Submit applications for Waimea Christmas Parade and Lights on Rice Parade 14. Prevention Sharepoint management and filing 15. Receive payment for processing Fireworks Retail License Ishihara Market. 16, Digitizing Firework License form for upload to Sharepoint 17. NFPA 1 Annex E Fire Hydrant Requirements (Fire Flow & Distance) 18.AS400 Revaluation & Building Permit /TMK Search 19. Temporary Structure Permit Fee Research (Kauai County Code Amendment 1.12.20 20. Review of KFD Strategic Planning Assessment Report (October 2014) 21. Process payment for BP 14 -2489 22. Meeting with Walmart Manager regarding Black Friday emergency plans 23. Meeting with Kmart Manager regarding Black Friday emergency plans 24. Converting hardcopy license forms into Digital format 25. Converting Prevention Files and forms to digital format 26. Converting Prevention forms to digital format 27. Scheduling BP 08 -1355 Raco Commercial Kitchen Rice Street, Lihue (Joint COK Building) 28. AFG Fire Prevention & Safety Grant Non -Award Review with FEMA (Prep & Teleconference 0900- 1000hrs) 1) 50 Certified Fire Inspector Project 2) Fire Investigation Awareness Training Project 29.2014 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant Project Research & Development:: Chief's Monthly Report Page 6 of 24 30. 1) Code Enforcement (Training & Certification of 50 Fireline Firefighters to Certified Fire Inspector 1 & 2 Level) 2) Incident Management Team (IMT) Capacity Building 3) Aerial Apparatus (Quint) 31. DOE School Inspection Follow -Up: Correspondence & Reschedule of Kapaa Elementary School Fire Alarm System (Unsatisfactory) 32. King Kaumulaii Fire Alarm System OCEAN SAFETY BUREAU: Month of: November 2014 Type of Training Hours in YTD Training Boating Course Training 11 -5,6 -2014 9 -5pm Fire Office 3 OSB Personal 24 hrs. Jul CPR Training 11 -10 -2014 9 -2 m. Fire Office 30SB Personal 18 hrs. Oct CPR Instructor Trainingl1 -13 -2014 9 -3pm. Fire Office 4 OSB Supervisors 24 hrs. Total Career Day At Chiefess Middle School 11 -7 -2014 8 -1 lam. 60 Students Total 180 hrs. 0 Boating Course Training 11 -6 -2014 9 -3pm. Fire office 2 OSB Personal 1 OSB Personal at hm.8 -5pm 21hrs. 0 BLS Instructor on line course 11-3-2014 8-11 am. 2 OSB Personal 6 hrs. 0 Water Safety Clinic 11 -29- 2014- 10 -2pm. Kalapaki 70 kids / 3- OSB Personal 280 hrs. 0 Total Training Hours 280 hrs 2439.5 -hrs. Drowning Statistics Ocean Safety Bureau Summary: • WSSO attended the USLA board of director's conference at Virginia Beach. • High Surf Warnings North & West shores on Nov 11 & 12, 2014 • Career day at Chiefess middle school • Shark encounter Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total 2012 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2013 3 5 2 1 0 1 2 1 1 0 1 0 17 2014 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 6 Ocean Safety Bureau Summary: • WSSO attended the USLA board of director's conference at Virginia Beach. • High Surf Warnings North & West shores on Nov 11 & 12, 2014 • Career day at Chiefess middle school • Shark encounter at Hanalei Bay — Beach closure • The Grand Hyatt supplied lunch for Poipu tower personnel on Thanksgiving day. Chief's Monthly Report Page 7 of 24 • Participated in Water Safety Awareness course at Kalapaki Beach — High School Student - senior project Ke' e Tower • 11/11/14 — —surf 20 -30 feet no swimming advised • 11/10/14 - — Rescue female with board in strong current • 11/21/14 • — 40 kids from Kawaikini School • 11/30/14 — Jet Ski rescue at Hanakapiai Beach — Two surfers with injuries Pine Trees Tower • 11/23/14 • — Assist 2 people from rip current • 11/24/14 • —Shark encounter— Close Beach • 11/21/14 • — Rescue large female with rescue board — caught in rip current Haena Tower • 11/03/14 — treat female with finger laceration • 11/22/14— Rescue female on body board —Rescue board and tube Pavilion Tower • 11/01/14 — Treat injured shoulder • 11/05/14 - Jet ski rescue at Kilauea area body boarder in distress — rescue victim and brought to fire and medics • 11/05/14 — Jet ski assist for a female surfer who leash broke and was having difficulty swimming back in • 11/05/14 — Rescue young 8 yr old surfer caught in rip current • 11/05/14 — Rescue 3 stand up paddlers getting blown out to sea. • 11/06/14 — Treat shoulder injury from body boarding • 11/12/14 — Assist child in with rescue board • 11/16/14 — Rescue male victim — Rescue Board • 11/19/14 — Rescue two female's caught in rip current at Cape area • 11/20/14 — Rescue male victim from Cape rip current • 11/21/14 — Assist 2 swimmers to shore • 11/23/14 — Rescue 7 people from rip current • 11/25/14 — Jet ski call to Anini Beach • 11/30/14 — Jet Ski rescue Hanakapiai Beach — two surfers Anahola Tower Kealia Tower • 11/13/14 — Assist female victim caught in rip current • 11/17/14 —Jet Ski call to Moloua'a Bay— 10 -22 Ludgate Tower Chief's Monthly Report Page 8 of 24 Po' ipu Tower • 11/6/14 — Near drowning at Waiohai bay area — assist with medical equipment — bystanders helped person to shore • 11/12/14 — Medical treatment for young child who fell off playground equipment • 11/12/14 — Treat leg injury on a female who slipped and fell • 11/25/14 — Jet Ski rescue SUP paddler pushed out by strong wind Salt Pond Tower • 11/1/14 — Rescue inexperience female form current • 11/20/14 —Contact police of a male indecent exposure Kekaha Tower • 11/17/14— Treat for abrasions from hitting sand while body boarding Chief's Monthly Report Page 9 of 24 BERNARD P, CARVALHO, JR, Mayor Chief Robert Westerman, Kauai Fire Department Piikoi Building 4444 Rice Street, Suite 315 Lthu` e, Hawaii 96766 Dear Chief Westerman, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR LIFE'S CHOICE KAUA'I County of Kauai, State of Hawaii 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150, Lihu`e, Hawaii 96766 TEL (808) 241 -4925 FAX (808) 241 -5127 NOT .o 3 2,014 NADINE K. NAKAMURA Managing Director THERESA C. KOKI Life's Choices Kauai Coordinator The purpose of this letter is to formally commend Captain Michael Scovel and the Firefighter Trainees for the excellent service they provided for the Life's Choices Kauai Annual Health & Wellness Fair in September. We were so impressed by the support provided by Captain Scovel and the Firefighter Trainees who managed to assist us even if they already had a full schedule. It appears that through Captain Scovel's leadership and support that the Firefighter Trainees have an extraordinary commitment to be motivated to go the extra mile. In closing, we believe that the Kauai Fire Department Trainees, and Captain Scovel truly deserve to be congratulated for providing support well beyond the expectations of the County of Kaua i. Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. Mayor j 11A� Nadine K. Nakamura Theresa Kold Managing Director Life's Choices Kauai Coordinator Chief's Monthly Report Page 11 of 24 BERNARD P. CARVALHO, JR. Mayor OFFICE OF THE MAYOR LIFE'S CHOICE KAUAI County of Kaua'i, State of Hawaii 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150, Lihu`e, Hawaii 96766 TEL (808) 241 -4925 FAX (808) 241 -5127 Chief Robert Westerman, Kauai Fire Department Piikoi Building 4444 Rice Street, Suite 315 LiihU4e, Hawaii 96766 Dear Chief Westerman, NADINE K. NAKAMURA Managing Director THERESA C. KOK] Life's Choices Kaua'i Coordinator On behalf of the County of Kauai, Office of the Mayor, Life's Choices Kauai program, we would like to recognize the outstanding efforts of Firefighter John Cornell for his assistance with our recent Health & Wellness Fair, Firefighter Cornell displayed and disseminated information about our County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, and helped with breaking down and cleaning up after the fair. Mahalo for allowing KFD to participate in our Annual Health & Wellness fair, and for the additional support provided by Firefighter John Cornell. C -4� Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. Nadine K. Nakamura Theresa Kold Mayor Managing Director Life's Choices Kauai Coordinator Chief's Monthly Report Page 13 of 24 island school 3.1875 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, HI 96766 -9597 Phone: 808 246 -0233 Fax: 245 -6053 October 17, 2014 Chief Robert Westerman Kaua'i Fire Department 4444 Rice Street, Suite 315 Lihue, 11196766 E' ' 4 email: info @ischool.org Dear Chief Westerman, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Katherine G. Richardson PRESIDERl' Thank you for assisting Island School with bus ventilation and exhaust concerns. Your David W. Pratt time and expertise were a tremendous help. We appreciate your generosity and concern VICE; P1tE:SIDKN'1' for the welfare and safety of our community. James Guerber VICr PRESIDENT Samuel W Pratt THFASURER Charles G. King ASSIS'UNT T6BASURER Mary L. Capwell SF,CRETARY David W Proudfoot ASSISTANT SECRETARY David Bissell Debra Blachowiak Bill Cowern Laura Cushnie Tanya Gamby Alan King H. Peter King Wade Lord Jay Manzano Jalnes Mayfield Sonia'lopenio DI FUOR BMMITUS Lindsay Kamm rx- OFFICIO Robert Springer HEAD OF SCHOOL Every gift to Island School makes a difference in the lives of our students - whether it's through the recruitment of exceptional faculty, improvements to campus facilities and the overall learning environment, or adherence to the values of community, cooperation and perseverance. Our mission is to prepare our students to live productive, fulfilling lives as confident, responsible, life -long learners and contributing members of society. Please know that we are grateful for your investment in our program. Thank you again. Sincerely, Sean Magoun ' Director of Institutional Advancement IRS regulations require us to include the following statement. This is your receipt. Island School has provided no goods or services in consideration of this contribution. cc: Battalion Chief Shawn Hosaka Accredited by the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Pre - Kindergarten Program Accredited by the National Association for the Education Chie of cuff, C 1,reAeport Page 15 of 24 Debby Gatioan From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Categories: From: Eve Domingcil Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 To: Robert Westerman Subject: Thank you message Chief... Robert Westerman Friday, November 28, 2014 7:49 AM Debby Gatioan FW: Thank you message Follow up Flagged Red Category 10:09 AM You were called by y of Kekaha. She wanted to thank you for the 4 smoke detectors installed in her home. She expressed her appreciation and said the quality of the service provided to her and the professionalism of the fire department member who came to her house was exceptional. She couldn't remember his full name but said it was Bile from Hanapepe Fire Station. n. She provided her phone number , should you wish to call her. Eve pow.i,vtgc"U .secretfl rub lCa��i. �%re �e�artwti.evtt g�dg- 4444 R2 Ci e 5t., suite 315 -PH-: (808) 241 -49 5 TAX: (goo) 241 -6>508 Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the, sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and /or privileged information. Any review, use, disclosure, or distribution by unintended recipients is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e -mail and destroy all copies of the original message Neil Abercrombie Governor October 31, 2014 Kauai Fire Dept. Piikoi Bldg, 4444 Rice St., Suite 315 Lihue, HI 96766 Dear Stephen Doi: STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Waimea Canyon Middle School P.O. Box 518 Waimea, HI 96796 Kathryn S. Matayoshi superintendent On behalf of our faculty and the entire student body, we'd like to extend our gratitude to you and your business for taking some time away from work to share your expertise with our students on Career Day. We all look forward to this event as a day for us to connect with the community and create an enriching event that helps our students attain new knowledge and information regarding careers. This year, we were fortunate to add a new dimension to our Career Day to include cultural practitioners. Our goal for Career Day is to expose our students to the various career pathways in order to plant a seed of interest they can hold on to as they pursue their future endeavors. This has been an annual tradition at Waimea Canyon Middle School one, we are proud to host. We hope you have enjoyed being a part of this event as much as we enjoyed having all of you as speakers on Career Day. Once again, thank you for your continued support and participation in WCMS's Career Day. We hope you will consider being a speaker for next year's event as well. Speetjens, iancipal AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Chief's Monthly Report Page 19 of 24 Gatioan From: Kauai Fire Department Public Email Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 10:51 AM To: Robert Westerman; John Blalock Cc: Debby Gatioan Subject: i Mahalo See message below from public email address... Eve Domingcil Secretary Kauai Fire Department Piikoi Bldg. 4444 Rice St., Suite 315 Uhue, HI 96766 PH: (808) 241 -4975 FAX: (808) 241 -6508 Confidentiality Notice: This e -mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and /or privileged information. Any review, use, disclosure, or distribution by unintended recipients is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e -mail and destroy all copies of the original message - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Bette Savini [mailto:bettesavini @aol.com] Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2014 8:04 PM To: Kauai Fire Department Public Email Subject: I Mahalo Mahalo letter On Sat. Oct. 18 my son was hiking with family and friends near Queens Bath. Born and raised in Hawaii, Andrew was thrilled to be 'home' in the islands. He had flown from New York City to Kauai for his sister's wedding. Our charter boat snorkeling trip had been cancelled so hiking near Princeville sounded good. During the hike Andrew hit a slippery patch and fell, hearing a crack. The Firefighters came to the rescue! Andrew was scared, in pain and pretty sure he had broken a bone. His Dad, a paddler, headed the team carrying Andrew out. In the rescue basket, Andrew said he felt safe and cared for. He said there was much aloha surrounding him. We spent hours at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. Andrew left in a boot and on crutches. We rented a wheelchair. He managed to emcee Jessica's wedding, play ukulele and sing for friends and even take to the dance floor in his wheelchair! He flew back to Oahu where we live, and had surgery on Tuesday.10 /28. He will return to NY on Nov. 8. Mahalo for your excellent care. We appreciate your quick response and skilled assistance. Having just retired from 30 years of teaching at Kamehameha Schools, I have had some wonderful Dad's who are firefighters! So, I knew what my son meant when he said he felt completely safe, with all those firefighters and his dad!! 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KAUAI FIRE DEPARTMENT Includes payroll dates 11/28/2014 & 12/15/2014 APPROPRIATION BALANCE - FY 2014 -2015 Percent of FY Expended 41.67% Percent of FY Remaining 58.33% As of November 30, 2014 (Current Transfer (PP 9 & 10) Unassigned % Of YTD + Prior Month Bal) Monthly Appropriation Appr: % of Original Transfers Total Transfers Revised Prior Month Beg. Bal. Expenditure/ Total Expenses Bal of Appropr Rev. bud x % FY (Curr + Revised ACCOUNT Budget In /(Out) To Date In /Out Budget Balance 11/1/2014 Encumbrance To Date Inc[ EncumbrM Exp Enc) Budget FIRE ADMINISTRATION 001 -1101- 566.01 -01 REG SAL $ 960,254.00 $ $ 960,254.00 $ 653,577.50 $ 653,577.50 $ 77,177.04 $ 383,853.54 $ 576,400.46 $ 16,252.29 8.04% 39.97% 001 -1101- 566.01 -05 VAC P/O $ 1.00 $ 19,493.00 $ 19,494.00 $ 15,113.25 $ 15,113.25 $ $ 4,380.75 $ 15,113.25 $ 3,741.75 0.00% 22.47% 001 - 1101 - 566.02 -01 REG OT $ 83,866.00 $ - $ $ 83,866.00 $ 38,728.94 $ 38,728.94 $ 10,329.15 $ 55,466.21 $ 28,399.79 $ (20,522.04) 12.32% 66.14% Overtime $ 58,353.00 $ - $ 58,353.00 $ 17,787.52 $ 17,787.52 $ 5,072.67 $ 45,638.15 $ 12,714.85 $ (21,324.40) 8.69% 78.21% Holiday Pay $ 25,513.00 $ - $ 25,513.00 $ 20,941.42 $ 20,941.42 $ 5,256.48 $ 9,828.06 $ 15,684.94 $ 802.36 20.60% 38.52% 001 -1101- 566.03 -01 PREM PAY $ 14,698.00 $ - $ $ 14,698.00 $ 9,665.86 $ 9,665.86 $ 1,042.80 $ 6,074.94 $ 8,623.06 $ 49.23 7.09% 41.33% Temporary Assignment $ 4,500.00 $ - $ 4,500.00 $ 3,534.73 $ 3,534.73 $ 155.08 $ 1,120.35 $ 3,379.65 $ 754.65 3.45% 24.90% Scheduled Overtime $ 9,296.00 $ - $ 9,296.00 $ 6,187.32 $ 6,187.32 $ 781.72 $ 3,890.40 $ 5,405.60 $ (17.07) 8.41% 41.85% Night Shift Premium $ 200.00 $ - $ 200.00 $ 211.81 $ 211.81 $ - $ (11.81) $ 211.81 $ 95.14 0.00% -5.91% Meals $ 700.00 $ - $ 700.00 $ (270.00) $ (270.00) $ 106.00 $ 1,076.00 $ (376.00) $ (784.33) 15.14% 153.71% Temporary Differential $ 1.00 $ - $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ - $ - $ 1.00 $ 0.42 0.00% 0.00% Bureau Opp Benefit Incentive $ 1.00 $ - $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ - $ - $ 1.00 $ 0.42 0.00% 0.00% 001 - 1101 - 566.05 -01 SS CONTR $ 43,254.00 $ - $ 43,254.00 $ 29,184.14 $ 29,184.14 $ 3,695.90 $ 17,765.76 $ 25,488.24 $ 256.74 8.54% 41.07% 001 -1101- 566.05 -02 HF CONTR $ 88,386.00 $ - $ 88,386.00 $ 65,462.85 $ 65,462.85 $ 6,148.68 $ 29,071.83 $ 59,314.17 $ 7,755.67 6.96% 32.89% 001 -1101- 566.05 -03 RET CONTR $ 209,748.00 $ - $ 209,748.00 $ 134,579.84 $ 134,579.84 $ 18,588.95 $ 93,757.11 $ 115,990.89 $ (6,362.11) 8.86% 44.70% 001 - 1101 - 566.05 -04 W/C TTD $ 1.00 $ $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ - $ - $ 1.00 $ 0.42 0.00% 0.00% 001 - 1101 - 566.05 -05 W/C MED $ 1,000.00 $ 24,271.00 $ 25,271.00 $ 0.04 $ 0.04 $ 25,270.96 $ 0.04 $ (14,741.38) 0.00% 100.00% 001 - 1101 - 566.05 -06 UNEMP COMP $ 1.00 $ - $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ - $ - $ 1.00 $ 0.42 0.00% 0.00% 001 - 1101 - 566.05 -09 MILEAGE $ 1,000.00 $ $ 1,000.00 $ 763.68 $ 763.68 $ - $ 236.32 $ 763.68 $ 180.35 0.00% 23.63% 001 -1101- 566.05 -12 OTHER POST E $ 194,319.00 $ $ 194,319.00 $ 128,594.58 $ 128,594.58 $ 16,185.11 $ 81,909.53 $ 112,409.47 $ (943.28) 8.33% 42.15% 001 -1101- 566.10 -03 TELEPHONE $ 24,500.00 $ $ 24,500.00 $ 17,134.20 $ 17,134.20 $ 1,657.16 $ 9,022.96 $ 15,477.04 $ 1,185.37 6.76% 36.83% 001 - 1101 - 566.24 -00 TRAINING $ 7,500.00 $ - $ 7,500.00 $ 4,300.00 $ 4,300.00 $ 3,200.00 $ 4,300.00 $ (75.00) 0.00% 42.67% 001 - 1101 - 566.30 -00 OTHER SVCS $ 11,200.00 $ $ - $ 11,200.00 $ 9,798.95 $ 9,798.95 $ 6,222.85 $ 75623.90 $ 3,576.10 $ (2,957.23) 55.56% 68.07% CERT Prog & Fingerprnt& Backgrd Chks $ 11,200.00 $ - $ 11,200.00 $ 9,798.95 $ 9,798.95 $ 6,222.85 $ 7,623.90 $ 3,576.10 $ (2,957.23) 55.56% 68.07% 001 - 1101 - 566.31 -00 DUES /SUBS $ 2,000.00 $ - $ 2,000.00 $ 1,931.00 $ 1,931.00 $ 69.00 $ 1,931.00 $ 764.33 0.00% 3.45% 001 -1101- 566.32 -00 CONSULTANT: $ 30,000.00 $ - $ 30,000.00 $ 25,001.00 $ 25,001.00 $ - $ 4,999.00 $ 25,001.00 $ 7,501.00 0.00% 16.66% 001 - 1101 - 566.35 -00 SPEC PROJ $ 17,000.00 $ - $ 17,000.00 $ 574.73 $ 574.73 $ 16,425.27 $ 574.73 $ (9,341.94) 0.00% 96.62% 001 - 1101 - 566.41 -01 BUILDING $ 9,551.00 $ - $ 9,551.00 $ (0.05) $ (0.05) $ 9,551.05 $ (0.05) $ (5,571.47) 0.00% 100.00% 001 - 1101 - 566.41 -03 OTH RENTAL $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - #DIV /0! #1DIV /0! 001 -1101- 566.43 -01 R &M BLDG $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 1,000.00 $ 163.62 $ 163.62 $ 836.38 $ 163.62 $ (419.71) 0.00% 83.64% 001 - 1101 - 566.43 -02 R &M EQ $ 32,000.00 $ - $ 32,000.00 $ 15,855.19 $ 15,855.19 $ 854.47 $ 16,999.28 $ 15,000.72 $ (3,665.95) 2.67% 53.12% 001 -1101- 566.56 -01 AIRFARE GEN $ 5,798.00 $ - $ 5,798.00 $ 5,432.00 $ 5,432.00 $ 366.00 $ 5,432.00 $ 2,049.83 0.00% 6.31% 001 - 1101- 566.56 -02 PERDIEM GEN $ 4,935.00 $ - $ 4,935.00 $ 4,056.53 $ 4,056.53 $ 878.47 $ 4,056.53 $ 1,177.78 0.00% 17.80% 001 -1101- 566.56 -03 CAR RENTAL $ 1,532.00 $ - $ 1,532.00 $ 1,532.00 $ 1,532.00 $ - $ 1,532.00 $ 638.33 0.00% 0.00% 001 - 1101 - 566.56- 040THTRAV $ 3,227.00 $ - $ 3,227.00 $ 3,135.00 $ 3,135.00 $ 92.00 $ 3,135.00 $ 1,252.58 0.00% 2.85% 001 -1101- 566.56- 07AIRFARE,TRG $ 5,180.00 $ - $ 5,180.00 $ 3,229.20 $ 3,229.20 $ 1,950.80 $ 3,229.20 $ 207.53 0.00% 37.66% 001 - 1101 - 566.56 -08 PER DIEM, TRC $ 3,888.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 5,688.00 $ 98.00 $ 1,898.00 $ 3,790.00 $ 1,898.00 $ (1,420.00) 0.00% 66.63% 001 - 1101 - 566.56- 09CAR &PARK,TR $ 1,781.00 $ - $ 1,781.00 $ 1,746.00 $ 1,746.00 $ 35.00 $ 1,746.00 $ 707.08 0.00% 1.97% 001 -1101- 566.56 -10 OTHER, TRG $ 3,514.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 4,014.00 $ 1,324.00 $ 1,824.00 $ 2,190.00 $ 1,824.00 $ (517.50) 0.00% 54.56% 001- 1101- 566.57 -00 PRINTING $ 400.00 $ - $ 400.00 $ 400.00 $ 400.00 $ - $ 400.00 $ 166.67 0.00% 0.00% 001 -1101- 566.61- 01OFCSUPP $ 8,500.00 $ - $ 8,500.00 $ 4,177.94 $ 4,177.94 $ 294.78 $ 4,616.84 $ 3,883.16 $ (1,075.17) 3.47% 54.32% 001 - 1101 - 566.62 -01 OTHER SM EQ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - #DIV /0! #1DIV /0! 001 - 1101- 566.65 -00 COLL BARG $ 70,300.00 $ - $ - $ 70,300.00 $ 67,937.89 $ 67,937.89 $ 246.35 $ 2,608.46 $ 67,691.54 $ 26,683.21 0.35% 3.71% Uniform Maint Allowance $ 2,100.00 $ - $ 2,100.00 $ 2,100.00 $ 2,100.00 $ - $ - $ 2,100.00 $ 875.00 0.00% 0.00% Ann Phys,Subst Scr, Imm,Exit Phys $ 68,200.00 $ - $ 68,200.00 $ 65,837.89 $ 65,837.89 $ 24635 $ 2,608.46 $ 65,591.54 $ 25,808.21 0.36% 3.82% 001 - 1101 - 566.67 -00 OTHER COMM( $ 480.00 $ - $ 480.00 $ 8.28 $ 8.28 $ 471.72 $ 8.28 $ (271.72) 0.00% 98.28% 001 - 1101 - 566.68 -00 PSTGE & FR $ 100.00 $ - $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ - $ 100.00 $ 41.67 0.00% 0.00% 001 -1101- 566.89 -01 EQUIPMENT $ 4,500.00 $ - $ 4,500.00 $ 2,951.93 $ 2,951.93 $ 1,962.60 $ 3,510.67 $ 989.33 $ (1,635.67) 43.61% 78.01% 001 - 1101 - 566.89- 03COMP &ACCES $ 1,500.00 $ - $ 1,500.00 $ 0.93 $ 0.93 $ 0.08 $ 1,499.15 $ 0.85 $ (874.15) 0.01% 99.94% $ 1,892,978.00 $ 1,248,861.02 $ 788,522.90 $ 1,104,455.10 1 ADMINISTRATION TOTALS $ 1,846,914.00 $ 2,300.00 $ 46,064.00 $ 1,892,978.00 $ 1,246,561.02 $ 1,248,861.02 $ 144,405.92 $ 788,522.90 $ 1,104,455.10 $ 10,216.02 7.63% 41.66% Budget Page 1 Of 7 Includes payroll dates 11/28/2014 & 12/15/2014 Percent of FY Expended 41.67% Percent of FY Remaining 58.33% KAUAI FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION BALANCE - FY 2014 -2015 As of November 30, 2014 Budget Page 2 Of 7 (Current Transfer (PP 9 & 10) Unassigned % Of YTD + Prior Month Bal) Monthly Appropriation Appr: % of Original Transfers Total Transfers Revised Prior Month Beg. 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Expenditure/ Total Expenses Bal of Appropr Rev. bud x % FY (Curr + Revised ACCOUNT Budget In /(Out) To Date In /Out Budget Balance 11/1/2014 Encumbrance To Date Inc[ EncumbrM Exp Enc) Budget FIRE OPERATIONS 001 - 1102- 566.01 -01 REG SAL $ 8,786,508.00 $ $ 8,786,508.00 $ 5,814,384.24 $ 5,814,384.24 $ 675,335.95 $ 3,647,459.71 $ 5,139,048.29 $ 13,585.29 7.69% 41.51% AJEs for Fed Grant - Safer $ - $ (71,100.00) 001 -1102-566.02-01 REG OT $ 670,875.00 $ $ $ 670,875.00 $ 470,999.72 $ 470,999.72 $ 138,986.67 $ 338,861.95 $ 332,013.05 $ (59,330.70) 20.72% 50.51% Holiday Pay $ 603,118.00 $ - $ 603,118.00 $ 487,458.27 $ 487,458.27 $ 126,634.87 $ 242,294.60 $ 360,823.40 $ 9,004.57 21.00% 40.17% Overtime Pay $ 77,757.00 $ - $ 77,757.00 $ (6,458.55) $ (6,458.55) $ 12,351.80 $ 96,567.35 S (18,810.35) $ (64,168.60) 15.89% 124.19% $ (10,000.00) $ (10,000.00) $ (10,000.00) $ (10,000.00) $ - $ - $ (10,000.00) 001 - 1102 - 566.02 -03 R/R OIT $ 859,923.00 $ - $ 859,923.00 $ 535,704.31 $ 535,704.31 $ 39,470.22 $ 363,688.91 $ 496,234.09 $ (5,387.66) 4.59% 42.29% 001 -1102- 566.03 -01 PREM PAY $ 458,994.00 $ - $ - $ 458,994.00 $ 296,159.53 $ 296,159.53 $ 42,708.26 $ 205,542.73 $ 253,451.27 $ (14,295.23) 9.30% 44.78% New Temporary Station Movement $ 18,200.00 $ - $ 18,200.00 $ 12,500.00 $ 12,500.00 $ 1,850.00 $ 7,550.00 $ 10,650.00 $ 33.33 10.16% 41.48% Temporary Assignment $ 120,000.00 $ - $ 120,000.00 $ 88,837.45 $ 88,837.45 $ 9,675.08 $ 40,837.63 $ 79,162.37 $ 9,162.37 8.06% 34.03% Scheduled Overtime $ 233,793.00 $ - $ 233,793.00 $ 149,840.25 $ 149,840.25 $ 20,768.74 $ 104,721.49 $ 129,071.51 $ (7,307.74) 8.88% 44.79% Hazard Pay $ 52,000.00 $ - $ 52,000.00 $ 25,542.64 $ 25,542.64 $ 6,482.09 $ 32,939.45 $ 19,060.55 $ (11,272.78) 12.47% 63.35% Night Alarm Premium $ 35,000.00 $ - $ 35,000.00 $ 20,138.19 $ 20,138.19 $ 3,232.35 $ 18,094.16 $ 16,905.84 $ (3,510.83) 9.24% 51.70% Bureau Opp Benefit Incentive $ 1.00 $ - $ 1.00 $ (699.00) $ (699.00) $ 700.00 $ 1,400.00 $ (1,399.00) $ (1,399.58) 70000.00% 140000.00% 001 -1102- 566.05 -01 SSCONTR $ 158,670.00 $ - $ 158,670.00 $ 109,730.40 $ 109,730.40 $ 11,914.22 $ 60,853.82 $ 97,816.18 $ 5,258.68 7.51% 38.35% 001 -1102- 566.05 -02 HF CONTR $ 819,704.00 $ - $ 819,704.00 $ 490,859.36 $ 490,859.36 $ 75,320.77 $ 404,165.41 $ 415,538.59 $ (62,622.08) 9.19% 49.31% 001 -1102-566.05-03 RET CONTR $ 2,626,256.00 $ $ 2,626,256.00 $ 1,752,401.84 $ 1,752,401.84 $ 213,912.96 $ 1,087,767.12 $ 1,538,488.88 $ 6,506.21 8.15% 41.42% 001 -1102- 566.05 -04 WC TTD $ 1.00 $ 555.00 $ 556.00 $ 0.99 $ 0.99 $ - $ 555.01 $ 0.99 $ (323.34) 0.00% 99.82% 001 -1102- 566.05 -05 W/C MED $ 5,000.00 $ - $ 5,000.00 $ 4,288.94 $ 4,288.94 $ 793.30 $ 1,504.36 $ 3,495.64 $ 578.97 15.87% 30.09% 001 - 1102 - 566.05 -06 UNEMP COMP $ 1.00 $ $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ - $ - $ 1.00 $ 0.42 0.00% 0.00% 001 -1102- 566.05 -09 MILEAGE $ 15,000.00 $ $ 15,000.00 $ 5,094.16 $ 5,094.16 $ 1,946.00 $ 11,851.84 $ 3,148.16 $ (5,601.84) 12.97% 79.01% 001 -1102- 566.05 -12 OTHER POSTE $ 1,986,875.00 $ $ 1,986,875.00 $ 1,319,534.55 $ 1,319,534.55 $ 163,680.48 $ 831,020.93 $ 1,155,854.07 $ (3,156.35) 8.24% 41.83% 001 -1102- 566.10 -01 ELEC $ 177,674.00 $ - $ 177,674.00 $ 133,228.76 $ 133,228.76 $ 15,817.95 $ 60,263.19 $ 117,410.81 $ 13,767.64 8.90% 33.92% 001 -1102- 566.10 -02 WATER $ 20,000.00 $ $ 20,000.00 $ 15,449.92 $ 15,449.92 $ 1,870.50 $ 6,420.58 $ 13,579.42 $ 1,912.75 9.35% 32.10% 001 -1102- 566.10 -04 SEWER $ 15,000.00 $ $ 15,000.00 $ 11,576.66 $ 11,576.66 $ 354.16 $ 3,777.50 $ 11,222.50 $ 2,472.50 2.36% 25.18% 001 -1102- 566.30 -00 OTH SVCS $ 480,140.00 $ - $ 480,140.00 $ 2,140.50 $ 2,140.50 $ 205.00 $ 478,204.50 $ 1,935.50 $ (278,146.17) 0.04% 99.60% 001 - 1102 - 566.43 -01 R &M BUILDING $ 5,000.00 $ $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ - $ 5,000.00 $ 2,083.33 0.00% 0.00% 001 -1102- 566.43 -02 R &M EQ $ 34,750.00 $ $ 34,750.00 $ 24,864.38 $ 24,864.38 $ 887.49 $ 10,773.11 $ 23,976.89 $ 3,706.06 2.55% 31.00% 001 -1102- 566.43 -03 R &M VEH $ 90,000.00 $ - $ 90,000.00 $ 57,859.20 $ 57,859.20 $ 6,798.74 $ 38,939.54 $ 51,060.46 $ (1,439.54) 7.55% 43.27% 001 -1102- 566.61 -02 OTH SUPP $ 60,000.00 $ - $ 60,000.00 $ 20,398.80 $ 20,398.80 $ 3,997.60 $ 43,598.80 $ 16,401.20 $ (18,598.80) 6.66% 72.66% 001 -1102- 566.62 -01 SM EQUIP $ 300.00 $ - $ 300.00 $ 300.05 $ 300.05 $ (0.05) $ 300.05 $ 125.05 0.00% -0.02% 001 -1102- 566.65 -00 COLL BARG $ 329,460.00 $ $ - $ 329,460.00 $ 251,381.83 $ 251,381.83 $ 14,643.27 $ 92,721.44 $ 236,738.56 $ 44,553.56 4.44% 28.14% Uniform Allowance $ 57,960.00 $ - $ 57,960.00 $ 57,960.00 $ 57,960.00 $ - $ - $ 57,960.00 $ 24,150.00 0.00% 0.00% Other $ 271,500.00 $ - $ 271,500.00 $ 193,421.83 $ 193,421.83 $ 14,643.27 $ 92,721.44 $ 178,778.56 $ 20,403.56 5.39% 34.15% 001 - 1102 - 566.66 -01 GAS $ 103,000.00 $ - $ 103,000.00 $ 92,089.67 $ 92,089.67 $ 4,328.05 $ 15,238.38 $ 87,761.62 $ 27,678.29 4.20% 14.79% 001 - 1102 - 566.66 -02 OIL $ 3,500.00 $ $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 182.27 $ 182.27 $ 3,317.73 $ 1,276.06 5.21% 5.21% 001 -1102- 566.66 -03 DIESEL $ 50,000.00 $ $ 50,000.00 $ 29,619.34 $ 29,619.34 $ 4,498.43 $ 24,879.09 $ 25,120.91 $ (4,045.76) 9.00% 49.76% 001 -1102- 566.66 -04 PROPANE $ 15,000.00 $ - $ 15,000.00 $ 8,022.62 $ 8,022.62 $ 1,107.20 $ 8,084.58 $ 6,915.42 $ (1,834.58) 7.38% 53.90% 001 -1102- 566.88 -02 LEASED $ 754,043.00 $ - $ 754,043.00 $ 253,783.94 $ 253,783.94 $ 500,259.06 $ 253,783.94 $ (186,074.48) 0.00% 66.34% 001- 1102 - 566.89 -01 EQUIPMENT $ 2,000.00 $ - $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ - $ 2,000.00 $ 833.33 0.00% 0.00% 001- 1102 - 566.89 -06 EQ /PUB SFTY $ 10,700.00 $ $ 10,700.00 $ 6,625.07 $ 6,625.07 $ 4,074.93 $ 6,625.07 $ 383.40 0.00% 38.08% $ 18,538,929.00 $ 11,716,999.78 $ 8,240,688.71 $ 10,298,240.29 OPERATIONS TOTALS $ 18,538,374.00 $ $ 555.00 $ 18,538,929.00 $ 11,716,999.78 $ 11,716,999.78 $ 1,418,759.49 $ 8,240,688.71 $ 10,298,240.29 $ (77,022.70) 7.65% 44.45% Rank for Rank R/R Hours - Maximum 21,600.00 R/R Hours FYTD 8,542.50 % of R/R Hours YTD 39.55% R/R Hours - Current Month 936.00 (RC +RA +RR bal) % R/R Hours - Current Mo. 4.33% Budget Page 3 Of 7 KAUAI FIRE DEPARTMENT Includes payroll dates 11/28/2014 & 12/15/2014 APPROPRIATION BALANCE - FY 2014 -2015 Percent of FY Expended 41.67% As of November 30, 2014 Percent of FY Remaining 58.33% (Current Transfer (PP 9 & 10) Unassigned % Of YTD + Prior Month Bal) Monthly Appropriation Appr: % of Original Transfers Total Transfers Revised Prior Month Beg. 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Expenditure/ Total Expenses Bal of Appropr Rev. bud x % FY (Curr + Revised ACCOUNT Budget In /(Out) To Date In /Out Budget Balance 11/1/2014 Encumbrance To Date Inc[ Encumbr Exp Enc) Budget FIRE PREVENTION 001 - 1103 - 566.01 -01 REG SAL $ 308,766.00 $ (19,493.00) $ 289,273.00 $ 193,307.00 $ 193,307.00 $ 18,863.00 $ 114,829.00 $ 174,444.00 $ 5,701.42 6.52% 39.70% 001 - 1103 - 566.02 -01 REG OT $ 93,474.00 $ $ 93,474.00 $ 69,268.62 $ 69,268.62 $ 1,034.88 $ 25,240.26 $ 68,233.74 $ 13,707.24 1.11% 27.00% 001 - 1103 - 566.03 -01 PREM PAY $ 47,090.00 $ $ $ 47,090.00 $ 31,285.82 $ 31,285.82 $ 3,645.08 $ 19,449.26 $ 27,640.74 $ 171.57 7.74% 41.30% Bureau Opp Benefit Incentive $ 16,800.00 $ $ 16,800.00 $ 11,550.00 $ 11,550.00 $ 1,050.00 $ 6,300.00 $ 10,500.00 $ 700.00 6.25% 37.50% Meals $ 100.00 $ $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ - $ - $ 100.00 $ 41.67 0.00% 0.00% Temporary Assignment $ 2,100.00 $ $ 2,100.00 $ 972.36 $ 972.36 $ 351.84 $ 1,479.48 $ 620.52 $ (604.48) 16.75% 70.45% Night Shift Premium $ 90.00 $ $ 90.00 $ 90.00 $ 90.00 $ - $ - $ 90.00 $ 37.50 0.00% 0.00% Stand -By Pay $ 28,000.00 $ $ 28,000.00 $ 18,881.62 $ 18,881.62 $ 2,243.24 $ 11,361.62 $ 16,638.38 $ 305.05 8.01% 40.58% Hazard Pay $ $ - $ (308.16) $ (308.16) $ - $ 308.16 $ (308.16) $ (308.16) #DIV /0! #DIV /0! 001 -1103- 566.05 -01 SSCONTR $ 6,515.00 $ $ 6,515.00 $ 4,660.69 $ 4,660.69 $ 306.10 $ 2,160.41 $ 4,354.59 $ 554.17 4.70% 33.16% 001 - 1103 - 566.05 -02 HF CONTR $ 38,265.00 $ $ 38,265.00 $ 24,940.06 $ 24,940.06 $ 2,631.93 $ 15,956.87 $ 22,308.13 $ (13.12) 6.88% 41.70% 001-1103-566.05-03 RET CONTR $ 107,839.00 $ $ 107,839.00 $ 74,117.67 $ 74,117.67 $ 5,629.47 $ 39,350.80 $ 68,488.20 $ 5,582.12 5.22% 36.49% 001- 1103 - 566.05 -04 W/C TTD $ 1.00 $ $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ - $ - $ 1.00 $ 0.42 0.00% 0.00% 001 -1103- 566.05 -05 WC MED $ 500.00 $ $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ $ $ 500.00 $ 208.33 0.00% 0.00% 001 - 1103 - 566.05 -06 UNEMP COMP $ 1.00 $ $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ $ $ 1.00 $ 0.42 0.00% 0.00% 001 - 1103 - 566.05 -09 MILEAGE $ 50.00 $ $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ $ $ 50.00 $ 20.83 0.00% 0.00% 001 - 1103 - 566.05 -12 OTHER POST E $ 82,408.00 $ $ 82,408.00 $ 56,582.78 $ 56,582.78 $ 4,292.48 $ 30,117.70 $ 52,290.30 $ 4,218.97 5.21% 36.55% 001 -1103- 566.31 -00 DUES &SUBS $ 3,000.00 $ $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ (250.00) 50.00% 50.00% 001- 1103 - 566.43 -02 R &M EQUIPMEI $ 5,000.00 $ $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ - $ 5,000.00 $ 2,083.33 0.00% 0.00% 001 - 1103 - 566.55 -00 ADVERTISING $ 5,000.00 $ $ 5,000.00 $ 3,002.47 $ 3,002.47 $ 1,997.53 $ 3,002.47 $ 85.80 0.00% 39.95% 001- 1103 - 566.56 -01 AIRFARE, GEN $ 1,802.00 $ $ 1,802.00 $ 1,571.40 $ 1,571.40 $ 230.60 $ 1,571.40 $ 520.23 0.00% 12.80% 001 - 1103 - 566.56 -02 PER DIEM, GEI` $ 1,698.00 $ (100.00) $ 1,598.00 $ 1,398.00 $ 1,398.00 $ 200.00 $ 1,398.00 $ 465.83 0.00% 12.52% 001 - 1103 - 566.56.03 CAR RENTAL &I $ 75.00 $ 100.00 $ 175.00 $ 77.00 $ 77.00 $ 98.00 $ 77.00 $ (25.08) 0.00% 56.00% 001 - 1103 - 566.56 -04 OTHER TRAV,c $ 1,827.00 $ - $ 1,827.00 $ 1,602.00 $ 1,602.00 $ 225.00 $ 1,602.00 $ 536.25 0.00% 12.32% 001 - 1103 - 566.56 -07 AIRFARE, TRG $ 510.00 $ $ 510.00 $ 510.00 $ 510.00 $ - $ 510.00 $ 212.50 0.00% 0.00% 001 -1103- 566.56 -08 PER DIEM, TRC $ 392.00 $ $ 392.00 $ 392.00 $ 392.00 $ $ 392.00 $ 163.33 0.00% 0.00% 001 - 1103 - 566.56 -09 CAR RENT &PA $ 126.00 $ $ 126.00 $ 126.00 $ 126.00 $ $ 126.00 $ 52.50 0.00% 0.00% 001 - 1103 - 566.56 -10 OTHER, TRG $ 980.00 $ $ 980.00 $ 980.00 $ 980.00 $ $ 980.00 $ 408.33 0.00% 0.00% 001- 1103 - 566.61 -02 OTH SUPP $ 20,000.00 $ $ 20,000.00 $ 10,900.48 $ 10,900.48 $ 9,099.52 $ 10,900.48 $ (766.19) 0.00% 45.50% 001 -1103- 566.62 -01 SM EQUIP $ 500.00 $ $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ - $ 500.00 $ 208.33 0.00% 0.00% 001 -1103- 566.65 -00 COLL BARG $ 1,680.00 $ - $ $ 1,680.00 $ 1,575.00 $ 1,575.00 $ - $ 105.00 $ 1,575.00 $ 595.00 0.00% 6.25% Uniform Allowance $ 1,680.00 $ $ 1,680.00 $ 1,575.00 $ 1,575.00 $ $ 105.00 $ 1,575.00 $ 595.00 0.00% 6.25% Other $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - #DIV /0! #DIV /0! 001 - 1103 - 566.89 -01 EQUIPMENT $ 1,600.00 $ $ 1,600.00 $ 1,600.00 $ 1,600.00 $ - $ 1,600.00 $ 666.67 0.00% 0.00% $ 709,606.00 $ 486,948.99 $ 260,559.95 $ 449,046.05 PREVENTION TOTALS $ 729,099.00 $ - $ (19,493.00) $ 709,606.00 $ 486,948.99 $ 486,948.99 $ 37,902.94 $ 260,559.95 $ 449,046.05 $ 34,305.88 5.34% 36.72% Budget Page 3 Of 7 Budget Page 4 Of 7 KAUAI FIRE DEPARTMENT Includes payroll dates 11/28/2014 & 12/15/2014 APPROPRIATION BALANCE - FY 2014 -2015 Percent of FY Expended 41.67% As of November 30, 2014 Percent of FY Remaining 58.33% (Current Transfer (PP 9 & 10) Unassigned % Of YTD + Prior Month Bal) Monthly Appropriation Appr: % of Original Transfers Total Transfers Revised Prior Month Beg. 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Expenditure/ Total Expenses Bal of Appropr Rev. bud x % FY (Curr + Revised ACCOUNT Budget In /(Out) To Date In /Out Budget Balance 11/1/2014 Encumbrance To Date Inc[ Encumbr Exp Enc) Budget FIRE TRAINING 001 - 1104 - 566.01 -01 REG SAL $ 164,094.00 $ $ 164,094.00 $ 109,938.00 $ 109,938.00 $ 13,539.00 $ 67,695.00 $ 96,399.00 $ 677.50 8.25% 41.25% 001 - 1104 - 566.02 -01 REG OT $ 206,537.00 $ $ 206,537.00 $ 102,017.77 $ 102,017.77 $ 7,383.86 $ 111,903.09 $ 94,633.91 $ (134,163.23) 3.58% 54.18% Trng OT /Trng BackFill OT /Instr OT $ $ - $ - $ - $ 7,373.06 $ 108,317.22 001 -1104- 566.03 -01 PREM PAY $ 10,200.00 $ $ $ 10,200.00 $ 6,903.22 $ 6,903.22 $ 725.26 $ 4,022.04 $ 6,177.96 $ 227.96 7.11% 39.43% Bureau Opp Benefit Incentive $ 8,400.00 $ $ 8,400.00 $ 5,600.00 $ 5,600.00 $ 700.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 4,900.00 $ - 8.33% 41.67% Meals $ 100.00 $ $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ - $ - $ 100.00 $ 41.67 0.00% 0.00% Temporary Assignment $ 1,700.00 $ $ 1,700.00 $ 1,203.22 $ 1,203.22 $ 25.26 $ 522.04 $ 1,177.96 $ 186.29 1.49% 30.71% Night Shift Premium /Hazard Duty $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - #DIV /0! #DIV /0! 001 -1104- 566.05 -01 SS CONTR $ 5,522.00 $ $ 5,522.00 $ 3,314.38 $ 3,314.38 $ 283.66 $ 2,491.28 $ 3,030.72 $ (190.45) 5.14% 45.12% 001 - 1104 - 566.05 -02 HF CONTR $ 28,616.00 $ $ 28,616.00 $ 13,764.35 $ 13,764.35 $ 2,356.73 $ 17,208.38 $ 11,407.62 $ (5,285.05) 8.24% 60.14% 001 -1104-566.05-03 RET CONTR $ 91,399.00 $ $ 91,399.00 $ 52,229.18 $ 52,229.18 $ 5,207.30 $ 44,377.12 $ 47,021.88 $ (6,294.20) 5.70% 48.55% 001- 1104 - 566.05 -04 W/C TTD $ 1.00 $ $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ - $ - $ 1.00 $ 0.42 0.00% 0.00% 001 -1104- 566.05 -05 W/C IVIED $ 500.00 $ $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ $ 500.00 $ 208.33 0.00% 0.00% 001 - 1104 - 566.05 -06 UNEMP COMP $ 1.00 $ $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ - $ $ 1.00 $ 0.42 0.00% 2912.00% 001 - 1104 - 566.05 -09 MILEAGE $ 1.00 $ $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 29.12 $ 29.12 $ (28.12) $ (28.70) 2912.00% 2912.00% 001- 1104 - 566.05 -10 OTHER EMP BE $ - $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - #DIV /0! #DIV /0! 001 -1104- 566.05 -12 OTHER POST E $ 69,845.00 $ $ 69,845.00 $ 39,831.29 $ 39,831.29 $ 3,970.58 $ 33,984.29 $ 35,860.71 $ (4,882.21) 7.99% 60.00% 001 - 1104 - 566.24 -00 TRAINING $ 48,200.00 $ $ 48,200.00 $ 41,890.52 $ 41,890.52 $ - $ - $ 40,279.72 $ 12,163.05 3.34% 16.43% Training - Other Than OT $ $ - $ - $ - $ 1,610.80 $ 7,920.28 001- 1104 - 566.30 -00 OTHER SVC $ - $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - #DIV /0! #DIV /0! 001 -1104- 566.43 -02 R &M EQUIP $ 23,700.00 $ $ 23,700.00 $ 12,241.74 $ 12,241.74 $ 11,458.26 $ 12,241.74 $ (1,583.26) 0.00% 48.35% 001 - 1104 - 566.56 -04 OTHER TRAVEI $ 1.00 $ $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ - $ 1.00 $ 0.42 0.00% 0.00% 001 -1104- 566.56 -07 AIRFARE, TRG $ 11,592.00 $ $ 11,592.00 $ 10,739.40 $ 10,739.40 $ 852.60 $ 10,739.40 $ 3,977.40 0.00% 7.36% 001 - 1104 - 566.56 -08 PER DIEM, TRC $ 15,155.00 $ (1,800.00) $ (4,207.00) $ 10,948.00 $ 9,181.06 $ 7,381.06 $ 440.00 $ 4,006.94 $ 6,941.06 $ 554.73 4.02% 36.60% 001 -1104- 566.56 -09 CAR RENTAL $ 3,808.00 $ - $ 3,808.00 $ 3,774.40 $ 3,774.40 $ 33.60 $ 3,774.40 $ 1,553.07 0.00% 0.88% 001 - 1104 - 566.56 -10 OTHER, TRG $ 19,740.00 $ (500.00) $ (500.00) $ 19,240.00 $ 16,470.36 $ 15,970.36 $ 325.00 $ 3,594.64 $ 15,645.36 $ 4,422.03 1.69% 18.68% 001 - 1104 - 566.61 -01 OFC SUPPLIES $ 1.00 $ $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ - $ 1.00 $ 0.42 0.00% 0.00% 001 -1104- 566.61 -02 SUPPLIES /OTH $ 4,500.00 $ $ 4,500.00 $ 2,606.00 $ 2,606.00 $ 1,894.00 $ 2,606.00 $ (19.00) 0.00% 42.09% 001 - 1104 - 566.61 -03 CONTROLLED. $ - $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - #DIV /0! #DIV /0! 001 - 1104 - 566.62 -01 OTHER SMALL $ 1.00 $ $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ $ 1.00 $ 0.42 0.00% 0.00% 001 -1104- 566.65 -00 COLL BARG $ 840.00 $ - $ $ 840.00 $ 840.00 $ 840.00 $ - $ $ 840.00 $ 350.00 0.00% 0.00% Uniform Allowance $ 840.00 $ $ 840.00 $ 840.00 $ 840.00 $ $ $ 840.00 $ 350.00 0.00% 0.00% Other $ $ - $ - $ - $ $ - $ - #DIV /0! #DIV /0! 001 - 1104 - 566.89 -01 EQUIPMENT $ 5,000.00 $ $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ $ 5,000.00 $ 2,083.33 0.00% 0.00% $ 704,547.00 $ 428,947.67 $ 311,470.64 $ 393,076.36 TRAINING BUREAU TOTALS $ 709,254.00 $ (2,300.00) $ (4,707.00) $ 704,547.00 $ 431,247.67 $ 428,947.67 $ 35,871.31 $ 311,470.64 $ 393,076.36 $ (130,998.64) 5.09% 44.21% Budget Page 5 Of 7 KAUAI FIRE DEPARTMENT Includes payroll dates 11/28/2014 & 12/15/2014 APPROPRIATION BALANCE - FY 2014 -2015 Percent of FY Expended 41.67% As of November 30, 2014 Percent of FY Remaining 58.33% (Current Transfer (PP 9 & 10) Unassigned % Of YTD + Prior Month Bal) Monthly Appropriation Appr: % of Original Transfers Total Transfers Revised Prior Month Beg. Bal. Expenditure/ Total Expenses Bal of Appropr Rev. bud x % FY (Curr + Revised ACCOUNT Budget In /(Out) To Date In /Out Budget Balance 11/1/2014 Encumbrance To Date Inc[ Encumbr Exp Enc) Budget OCEAN SAFETY BUREAU 001 - 1105 - 566.01 -01 REG SAL $ 1,996,209.00 $ (31,148.00) $ 1,965,061.00 $ 1,367,008.01 $ 1,367,008.01 $ 146,279.64 $ 744,332.63 $ 1,220,728.37 $ 74,442.79 7.44% 37.88% Charged to State Grant - Kee Beach $ (10, 292.54) 001 -1105- 566.02 -01 REG OT $ 192,632.00 $ $ 192,632.00 $ 124,520.63 $ 124,520.63 $ 21,450.28 $ 89,561.65 $ 103,070.35 $ (9,298.32) 11.14% 46.49% Charged to State Grant - Kee Beach $ (2,193.84) 001 - 1105 - 566.03 -01 PREM PAY $ 53,850.00 $ $ $ 53,850.00 $ 37,762.65 $ 37,762.65 $ 4,322.14 $ 20,409.49 $ 33,440.51 $ 2,028.01 8.03% 37.90% Temporary Assignment $ 10,000.00 $ $ 10,000.00 $ 7,255.77 $ 7,255.77 $ 933.18 $ 3,677.41 $ 6,322.59 $ 489.26 9.33% 36.77% Meals $ 50.00 $ $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ - $ - $ 50.00 $ 20.83 0.00% 0.00% Hazard Jetski Premium $ 43,800.00 $ $ 43,800.00 $ 30,320.00 $ 30,320.00 $ 3,420.00 $ 16,900.00 $ 26,900.00 $ 1,350.00 7.81% 38.58% Charged to State Grant - Kee Beach $ - $ - $ 136.88 $ 136.88 $ (31.04) $ (167.92) $ 167.92 Night Shift Premium $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 001- 1105- 566.05 -01 SSCONTR $ 171,566.00 $ $ 171,566.00 $ 123,562.84 $ 123,562.84 $ 12,140.68 $ 60,143.84 $ 111,422.16 $ 11,341.99 7.08% 35.06% AJE from State Grant - Kee Beach 001 -1105- 566.05 -02 HF CONTR $ 264,257.00 $ $ 264,257.00 $ 190,442.53 $ 190,442.53 $ 17,994.55 $ 91,809.02 $ 172,447.98 $ 18,298.06 6.81% 34.74% AJE from State Grant - Kee Beach 001 -1105-566.05-03 RET CONTR $ 370,044.00 $ $ 370,044.00 $ 261,667.89 $ 261,667.89 $ 27,763.86 $ 136,139.97 $ 233,904.03 $ 18,045.03 7.50% 36.79% AJE from State Grant - Kee Beach 001 -1105- 566.05 -04 W/C TTD $ 1.00 $ 578.00 $ 579.00 $ 0.20 $ 0.20 $ - $ 578.80 $ 0.20 $ (337.55) 0.00% 99.97% 001 - 1105 - 566.05 -05 W/C MED $ 15,000.00 $ 5,744.00 $ 20,744.00 $ 0.93 $ 0.93 $ 6,954.56 $ 27,697.63 $ (6,953.63) $ (19,054.30) 33.53% 133.52% 001- 1105 - 566.05 -06 UNEMP COMP $ 1.00 $ - $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ - $ 1.00 $ 0.42 0.00% 0.00% 001 -1105- 566.05 -09 MILEAGE $ 5,000.00 $ $ 5,000.00 $ 3,181.12 $ 3,181.12 $ 255.92 $ 2,074.80 $ 2,925.20 $ 8.53 5.12% 41.50% 001 - 1105 - 566.05 -12 OTHER POST E $ 411,314.00 $ $ 411,314.00 $ 289,039.23 $ 289,039.23 $ 31,106.15 $ 153,380.92 $ 257,933.08 $ 17,999.91 7.56% 37.29% 001 - 1105 - 566.24 -00 TRAINING $ 3,500.00 $ $ 3,500.00 $ 900.00 $ 900.00 $ - $ - $ 900.00 $ (1,141.67) 0.00% 74.29% Training - Other Than OT $ $ - $ - $ - $ 2,600.00 001 -1105- 566.30 -00 OTH SVCS $ 36,000.00 $ $ 36,000.00 $ 23,773.80 $ 23,773.80 $ 12,226.20 $ 23,773.80 $ 2,773.80 0.00% 33.96% 001 -1105- 566.43 -02 R &M EQ $ 8,500.00 $ $ 8,500.00 $ 7,039.63 $ 7,039.63 $ 1,460.37 $ 7,039.63 $ 2,081.30 0.00% 17.18% 001 -1105- 566.43 -03 R &M VEH $ 26,000.00 $ $ 26,000.00 $ 18,897.96 $ 18,897.96 $ 360.39 $ 7,462.43 $ 18,537.57 $ 3,370.90 1.39% 28.70% 001 - 1105 - 566.56 -01 AIRFARE, GENI $ 1,753.00 $ (300.00) $ 1,453.00 $ 1,453.00 $ 1,453.00 $ 1,417.01 $ 1,417.01 $ 35.99 $ (811.59) 97.52% 97.52% 001 - 1105 - 566.56 -02 PER DIEM, GEI` $ 1,443.00 $ 2,807.00 $ 4,250.00 $ 820.00 $ 820.00 $ 125.26 $ 3,555.26 $ 694.74 $ (1,784.43) 2.95% 83.65% 001 -1105- 566.56 -03 CAR RENTALW $ 782.00 $ (300.00) $ 482.00 $ 482.00 $ 482.00 $ 269.47 $ 269.47 $ 212.53 $ (68.64) 55.91% 55.91% 001 - 1105 - 566.56 -04 OTHER TRAVEI $ 280.00 $ 670.00 $ 950.00 $ 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 950.00 $ - $ (554.17) 21.05% 100.00% 001 -1105- 566.56 -07 AIRFARE, TRAI $ 1,389.00 $ (470.00) $ 919.00 $ 919.00 $ 919.00 $ - $ 919.00 $ 382.92 0.00% 0.00% 001 -1105- 566.56 -08 PER DIEM, TRA $ 661.00 $ $ 661.00 $ 661.00 $ 661.00 $ - $ $ 661.00 $ 275.42 0.00% 0.00% 001 - 1105- 566.56 -09 CAR RENTALW $ 308.00 $ $ 308.00 $ 308.00 $ 308.00 $ $ 308.00 $ 128.33 0.00% 0.00% 001 - 1105 - 566.56 -10 OTHER, TRAIN I $ 1,400.00 $ $ 1,400.00 $ 1,400.00 $ 1,400.00 $ $ 1,400.00 $ 583.33 0.00% 0.00% 001 - 1105 - 566.61 -02 OTHER SUPPLI $ 35,000.00 $ $ 35,000.00 $ 29,218.72 $ 29,218.72 $ 4,609.57 $ 10,390.85 $ 24,609.15 $ 4,192.48 13.17% 29.69% 001 - 1105 - 566.61 -03 CONTROLLED. $ - $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - #DIV /0! #DIV /0! 001 - 1105 - 566.62 -01 OTHER SMALL $ 1,000.00 $ $ 1,000.00 $ 635.51 $ 635.51 $ 364.49 $ 635.51 $ 52.18 0.00% 36.45% 001 -1105- 566.65 -00 COLL BARG $ 56,240.00 $ $ $ 56,240.00 $ 54,376.33 $ 54,376.33 $ 1,487.49 $ 3,351.16 $ 52,888.84 $ 20,082.17 2.64% 5.96% Uniform Allowance $ 3,240.00 $ $ 3,240.00 $ 3,240.00 $ 3,240.00 $ - $ - $ 3,240.00 $ 1,350.00 0.00% 0.00% Other $ 53,000.00 $ $ 53,000.00 $ 51,136.33 $ 51,136.33 $ 1,487.49 $ 3,351.16 $ 49,648.84 $ 18,732.17 2.81% 6.32% 001 -1105- 566.66 -02 OIL $ 1,000.00 $ $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 1,000.00 $ 416.67 0.00% 0.00% 001 - 1105 - 566.89 -01 EQUIPMENT $ 2,750.00 $ $ 2,750.00 $ 131.97 $ 131.97 $ 2,618.03 $ 131.97 $ (1,472.20) 0.00% 95.20% 001 -1105- 566.89 -03 COMPUTERS A $ 2,000.00 $ $ 2,000.00 $ 20.04 $ 20.04 $ (191.55) $ 1,788.41 $ 211.59 $ (955.08) -9.58% 89.42% 001 - 1105 - 566.89 -06 EQ /PUB SFTY $ 12,500.00 $ $ 12,500.00 $ 5,099.20 $ 5,099.20 $ - $ 7,400.80 $ 5,099.20 $ (2,192.47) 0.00% 59.21% $ 3,649,961.00 $ 2,544,523.19 $ 2,544,523.19 $ 1,381,983.23 $ 2,267,977.77 OCEAN SAFETY TOTALS $ 3,672,380.00 $ - $ (22,419.00) $ 3,649,961.00 $ 2,544,523.19 $ 2,544,523.19 $ 276,545.42 $ 1,381,983.23 $ 2,267,977.77 $ 137,431.68 7.58% 37.86% Budget Page 5 Of 7 Includes payroll dates 11/28/2014 & 12/15/2014 Percent of FY Expended 41.67% Percent of FY Remaining 58.33% KAUAI FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION BALANCE - FY 2014 -2015 As of November 30, 2014 Budget Page 6 Of 7 (Current Transfer (PP 9 & 10) Unassigned % Of YTD + Prior Month Bal) Monthly Appropriation Appr: % of Original Transfers Total Transfers Revised Prior Month Beg. Bal. Expenditure/ Total Expenses Bal of Appropr Rev. bud x % FY (Curr + Revised ACCOUNT Budget In /(Out) To Date In /Out Budget Balance 11/1/2014 Encumbrance To Date Inc[ Encumbr Exp Enc) Budget $ 25,496,021.00 $ - $ $ 25,496,021.00 $ 16,426,280.65 $ 16,426,280.65 $ 1,913,485.08 $ 10,983,225.43 $ 14,5125795.57 $ (26,067.76) $ 0.33 $ 2.05 $359,883.35 $ 2,671,907.00 Non - payroll $ 22,791,654.00 Payroll $ 392,700.00 KAUAI FIRE DEPARTMENT $ 13,196.00 Fire Commission $ 25,869,457.00 $ 88.10% Payroll % Admin Bldg and R &M EQ $ Includes payroll dates 11/28/2014 & 12/15/2014 Others $ 434,732.00 $ 84,086.06 APPROPRIATION BALANCE - FY 2014 -2015 Percent of FY Expended 41.67% As of November 30, 2014 Percent of FY Remaining 58.33% (Current Transfer (PP 9 & 10) Unassigned % Of YTD + Prior Month Bal) Monthly Appropriation Appr: % of Original Transfers Total Transfers Revised Prior Month Beg. Bal. Expenditure/ Total Expenses Bal of Appropr Rev. bud x % FY (Curr + Revised ACCOUNT Budget In /(Out) To Date In /Out Budget Balance 11/1/2014 Encumbrance To Date Inc[ Encumbr Exp Enc) Budget Budgeted but not Expended % ADMINISTRATION TOTALS $ 1,846,914.00 $ $ $ 1,892,978.00 $ 1,246,561.02 $ 1,246,561.02 $ 144,405.92 $ 788,522.90 $ 1,104,455.10 $ 10,216.02 7.63% 41.66% $ 217.93 0.01% OPERATIONS TOTALS $ 18,538,374.00 $ $ $ 18,538,929.00 $ 11,716,999.78 $ 11,716,999.78 $ 1,418,759.49 $ 8,240,688.71 $ 10,298,240.29 $ (77,022.70) 7.65% 44.45% $ (516,134.96) -2.78% PREVENTION TOTALS $ 729,099.00 $ $ $ 709,606.00 $ 486,948.99 $ 486,948.99 $ 37,902.94 $ 260,559.95 $ 449,046.05 $ 34,305.88 5.34% 36.72% $ 35,109.22 4.95% TRAINING BUREAU TOTALS $ 709,254.00 $ $ $ 704,547.00 $ 431,247.67 $ 431,247.67 $ 35,871.31 $ 311,470.64 $ 393,076.36 $ (130,998.64) 5.09% 44.21% $ (17,909.39) -2.54% OCEAN SAFETY TOTALS $ 3,672,380.00 $ $ $ 3,649,961.00 $ 2,544,523.19 $ 2,544,523.19 $ 276,545.42 $ 1,381,983.23 $ 2,267,977.77 $ 137,431.68 7.58% 37.86% $138,833.85 3.80% $ 25,496,021.00 $ - $ $ 25,496,021.00 $ 16,426,280.65 $ 16,426,280.65 $ 1,913,485.08 $ 10,983,225.43 $ 14,5125795.57 $ (26,067.76) $ 0.33 $ 2.05 $359,883.35 $ 2,671,907.00 Non - payroll $ 22,791,654.00 Payroll $ 392,700.00 Other Coll Bargaining $ 13,196.00 Fire Commission $ 25,869,457.00 $ 88.10% Payroll % Budgeted (should have spent) $ 10,623,342.08 41.67% Actual Expenses $ 10,983,225.43 43.08% Budgeted but not expended $ (359,883.35) -1.41% Admin Bldg and R &M EQ $ 9,237.41 Others $ 434,732.00 $ 84,086.06 Budget Page 7 Of 7 2014 -2015 KFD Expenses 001 - 0104 - 512 -24.00 Training 001 - 0104 - 512 -31.00 Dues & Subscri 001 - 0104 - 512 -55.00 Advertising 001 - 0104 - 512 -56.01 Travel- Airfare 001 - 0104 - 512 -56.02 Travel -Per Dien 001 - 0104 - 512 -56.03 Travel -Car Renl 001 - 0104 - 512 -56.04 Travel- Registra 001 - 0104 - 512 -61.01 Office Supplies 001 - 0104 - 512 -61.02 Other Supplies 001 - 0104 - 512 -67.01 Commission E) 001 - 0104- 512 -68.00 Postage Budget July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Expenses Budget To To Date Date $ 1,000.00 $ 585.00 $ 350.00 $ 2,600.00 $ 3,230.00 k $ 735.00 Cher $ 2,030.00 $ 300.00 $ 25.00 s $ 331.00 $ 50.00 * *Travel Expenses are for Savita Agarwal to attend FRI Conference - August; Savita Agarwal, Eugene Jimenez to attend HFCA Conference - November * *Commission Expenses -Leis for 8/4/14 meeting- rescuers recognition $ 4,011.23 $ 7,224.77 KFC 2015 -01 $ 1,000.00 $ 585.00 $ 350.00 $ 950.40 $ 950.40 $ 1,649.60 $1,465.05 $ 1,465.05 $ 1,764.95 $ 735.00 $ 670.00 $ 850.00 $ 1,520.00 $ 510.00 $ 300.00 $ 25.00 $ 75.78 $ 75.78 $ 255.22 $ 50.00 * *Travel Expenses are for Savita Agarwal to attend FRI Conference - August; Savita Agarwal, Eugene Jimenez to attend HFCA Conference - November * *Commission Expenses -Leis for 8/4/14 meeting- rescuers recognition $ 4,011.23 $ 7,224.77 KFC 2015 -01 Fire Department Strategic Planning Assessment Report October 2014 KAUAI PLANNING &ACTION ALLIANCE, INC. FIRE COMISSION KFC 2015 -02 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Kaua'i Planning & Action Alliance (KPAA) is grateful to all those within the Kaua'i Fire Department and their partner departments and agencies for the insights, information and data offered for this report. Particular thanks go to Francisco Garcia for his excellent data displays, Kalani Vierra for beach safety data, Captain Daryl Date for Prevention statistics, and Rose Bettencourt for budget and personnel data. Mahalo to Marie Williams, County of Kauai Planning Department, for providing socio- economic and planned new development information. Kilipaki Vaughan and Kalani Vierra graciously provided the photos shown in this report. Battalion Chief Jason Ornellas was a valued ally, ensuring the project went smoothly. And it is with gratitude that we acknowledge the vision and openness of the department's leadership, Chief Robert Westerman and Deputy Chief John Blalock, in supporting this assessment process so the department can better serve the community. KAUAI PLANNING &ACTION ALLIANCE, INC. 2959 Umi Street, Suite 201, Lihue, HI 96766 808.632.2005 • kpaa @kauainetwork.org • www.kauainetwork.org KFC 2015 -02 Kaua'i Fire Department Strategic Planning Assessment Report October 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION,...',,,.,,,,, 00,4640, 60#1 MIIIAVIl 111110101191 boxes,19 W614 Name a, 0 1 1.1 Purpose of Project . ............................... 1 12 Overview of Assessment Process ............ ............................... 2 2A OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT. 1 0 1 0 ...... 10 1 a 11 0 .. 0 0 0 ..... , "1 1 1 1 ........ . . . . . 2 2.1 KFD Mission . 0 1 0 1 0 0 a 8 1 0 9 1 a 0 1 1 q a I 1 0 a I a I I a p 4 0 a 0 11 6 110...1. 2 2.2 Structure and Staffing ..................... ............................... 2 23 Functions ............................... ............................... 4 2.3.1 Administration /Maintenance Bureau . ............................... 4 2.3.2 Ocean Safety Bureau ............ ............................... a . 1 4 233 Fire /Rescue /Hazmat /Medical Response Operations .................... 5 263.4 Prevention Bureau ................. ............................... 5 23.5 Training and Research Bureau ......... , .. 0 1 a 0 9 W 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 a a 0 0 a 0 0 a 6 l 0 0 1 5 2.4 Facilities................................. ............................... 5 2.5 Goals (2009 Strategic Business Plan) ......... ............................... 6 2.6 Service Calls .............................. 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 a I I I Or 1 0 0 0 0 U W 0 a a 0 a 7 2.6.1 Service Call Distribution by Station 1011. 1 1 .. w I ....1910 ... , .. F , 0 910 ... 7 2.6.2 Service Call Distribution by Incident Type ............................. 8 2.63 Monetary Losses /Damage from Fire .. ............................... 9 2.6.4 Service Calls for Visitors ............. 1 0 0 a a a 0 0 A 1 4 10 2.7 Public Protection Classification ........... ............................... a, 11 2.8 Budget.. ... I ........ am ... a ... 12 300 TRENDS IM PACTING KFD..... I I I I I 1 ............. ............................... 13 3.1 State and National Trends for Fire Departments ............................. 13 3.2 Kaua' iTrends ........................... ............................... 14 3.2.1 Demographic Trends. I a I 01*01101mam, 0 0 a 1 0 0 1 A 1 9 1 1 a I I a 0 1 1 6 6 1 a 1 0 1 * A 0 14 3.2.2 Land Use... , 1 & 0 9 1 1 1 1 1 I"w''lloall 0 0 a I I I a a 9 0 a w 0 1 0 a ............. 15 3.23 Government Funding ............. ..............................a 15 4.0 ASSESSMENT FINDINGS. 5 0 0 l 0 9 9 ................. ............................... 16 4.1 Building on Strengths .0.100. , ...... 0 0 a ..... I I I .. 1 1 1 R I I a I R 0 1 1 a I I a R & ..1 9 1 0 16 4.1.1 Strong Community and Partner Support ..0.01.1 ... . ................. 16 4.1.2 A Culture of Professionalism, Pride and Accomplishments.. . 1 1 16 4.2 Challengesto Overcome .................. ............................... 17 4.2.1 Budget and Finance ................. 0 0 1 1 1 1 a I I I A a I a I 1 0 17 4.2.2 Retirements, Succession Planning and Pay Differentials ........... . . a .. 17 4.2.3 Training Needs ................... ............................... 18 4.2.4 Promotions.......... ............................ 1 1 1111...... 19 4.2.5 Recruitment ..................... ............................... 19 4.16 Work Assignments ................. 9............................. 19 4.2.7 Interpersonal Relationships ........ ............................... 20 428 Communications a 4 0 1 ......................... a 0 0 .... 0 4 1 0 0.910 20 4.2.9 Operations ...................... ............................... 20 KFC 2015 -02 5.0 4.2.10 Storm Response .. was ............. ..........................._... 21 4.2.11 Equipment and Technology. 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Appendix A. Appendix Be Appendix C. Appendix D. Appendix E. Table 1. Table 2. Table 3. Table 4. Table 5. Table 6. Figure 1. Figure 2, Figure 3. Figure 4. Figure 5. Figure 6. Figure 7. KFC 2015 -02 List of Interviewees and Community Meetings ...................... . KFD Staff Survey Results. 1 0 0 0 1 .............................. I ..... KPF Public Survey Results . 1 0 ................ a 9 6 a 1 0 4 0 1100. 1 1 a 0 1 ... . Public Meeting Input a l l l . KFD 2014 Professional Development Plan Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . LIST OF TABLES Prevention Bureau Statistics, 2010 -2014 . . .................. . ................. . 2009 vs 2013 Service Call Totals by Incident Type .............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beach Safety and Activity, 2009 -2013 ......... .............. 1 00` 0.0........ P, , Public Protection Classification (2013) ......... ............................... . Kaua'i County Demographic Data, 2000- 202011 1 1 ............................. . Summary of Planned New Development by District. I ... . ......... 1 ... 1 .0.114... . LIST OF FIGURES Basic Structure of the Kauai Fire Department. '',a 111,, 114, 11 1 poll, . Total Calls by Year and % Increases, I *a IV mole . ....."W"A "IN, loloalloolmVWV . Emergency Calls: 5 -year Span Comparison 2009 vs 2013 0 01 1 . Monetary Loss /Damage from Fire ............ ... ............................ . Call Total vs Visitor Count 2002 to 2012 . ............................... I I I 1 4 1 1. Annual Budget Comparison 2013 to 2015 .. 0 1 a 1 9 1 1 0 . VL 0 ...... 1 . ................ . Dollars Acquired Via Grants 14 ... 1 .. 0 .. . • . • . .. 1 .. . 27 27 29 45 59 61 5 9 11 11 14 15 3 7 8 9 10 12 13 f 1.0 Introduction The County of Kaua'i Charter (2012 Codified Version) provides the legal authority for the duties, powers and functions of each branch of county government. The charter states: "There shall be a fire department consisting of a chief, a fire commission, and the necessary staffi1 in order to "provide countywide fire prevention, fire control and rescue operations. "Z Today, the Kaua'i Fire Department (KFD) offers a range of valued services for residents and visitors alike. Risk reduction for the community and risk management for KFD and its personnel underpin all decisions and day -to -day operations. The department believes there is an economic benefit to having safe communities. Within the community and among partnering agencies, there is widespread appreciation for the department's professionalism and service. Both of these are a source of pride within the department. 1.1 Purpose of Project Strategic plans provide useful direction for all units of government. They offer an opportunity to guide operations and the allocation of resources by identifying and building on areas of strength, determining those areas that may need to be adjusted or improved, and pointing out trends or gaps in services where new programming may be needed. Such planning is even more important when faced with funding challenges, for priorities can beset to take greatest advantage of available resources. These plans outline key actions that will enable the department to better serve its constituents and enhance the skills and work environment of its employees. A five -year strategic business plan for Kaua'i Fire Department was prepared in 2009. As the timeframe of that plan drew to a close, KFD's leadership determined that a new plan was needed for the next four fiscal years of 2016 to 2019. They agreed that any new plan should include relevant, actionable and measurable strategies that would advance the professionalism of the department within a planning framework that was transparent, inclusive and that incorporated community input. KFD decided to prepare the plan in two phases. Phase 1 would assess: relationships with the external departments and agencies KFD relies on or partners with; community sentiment regarding the department; current and emerging trends and community needs; and the department's internal operations. Phase 2 would draw on this assessment and develop goals, strategies and actions needed over the next four years. Kaua'i Fire Department contracted with Kaua'i Planning & Action Alliance to prepare Phase 1 of the strategic planning. This report summarizes that Phase 1 assessment. 1 County of Kauai Charter (2012 Codified Version), page 22. 2 County of Kaua'i Charter (2012 Codified Version), page 23. Kaua'i Fire Department — Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 1 KFC 2015 -02 1.2 Overview of Assessment Process The Phase 1 assessment took place from August through October 2014. To gather information about the department, including its strengths, weaknesses, challenges and opportunities, 15 interviews were conducted with a total of 43 Kaua'i Fire Department personnel, including the Chief, Deputy Chief and all battalions and bureaus. Line staff input and feedback were sought through an online staff survey. Twenty (20) individuals participated in the staff survey. The department is reliant on maintaining positive interactions with several other county departments. Interviews were held with the Managing Director, Finance Director, Department of Parks and Recreation Director, Department of Public Works Director, Deputy Chief of the Kaua'i Police Department and the Emergency Management Officer of the Civil Defense Agency. Four external agencies that KFD partners with were also interviewed, including: Chief, Barking Sands Fire Department; Kauai Branch Chief, DOCARE, Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources; ARFF Fire Commander, Kaua'i Office, Airports Division, Hawai'i State Department of Transportation; and Operations Manager, AMR Hawai'i. The support and cooperation of the community is highly valued by KFD, and their input was sought through an online community survey, completed by 84 individuals as of October 15, and through 5 community meetings held in Waimea, Koloa, Uhu'e, Kapa'a and Kilauea in September 2014. See Appendix A for a list of interviews conducted, Appendix B for results of the line staff survey, Appendix C for results of the community survey, and Appendix D for input received at public meetings. 2.0 Overview of the Department An overview of the Kaua'i Fire Department will provide a context for the assessment findings. 2.1 KFD Mission The current mission of the Kauai Fire Department is to protect and preserve life, property, and the environment of Kauai County from fires and all types of life- threatening emergencies; to minimize fire losses and responses; to be prepared for emergencies; and to efficiently respond to all emergencies through the reinforcement of prevention and training programs. it is also the mission to provide a comprehensive ocean safety and lifeguard program for the island of Kaua'i that includes prevention, response, rescue and public education components. 2.2 Structure and Staffing The current Fire Chief is Robert Westerman, who was appointed to his position in 2005. He is appointed and evaluated by the Fire Commission, with input from the Mayor. The Fire Commission was established in 2007 and has the additional responsibilities of reviewing the department's annual budget and handling citizen complaints. It also serves as an advocate for the department. Currently members of the Fire Commission include: Kaua'i Fire Department - Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 2 KFC 2015 -02 Jesse Fukushima - Chair Eugene K. Jimenez - Vice Chair Savita Agarwal Dan Brown Heidy Huddy- Yamamoto Bradley Maruyama Jimmy Miranda John Blalock serves as the Deputy Chief and he oversees the Human Resources /Fiscal Bureau, the Lead Fire Mechanic and three fire /rescue /hazmat /emergency response battalions, each headed by a Battalion Chief. Two additional bureaus, Prevention and Training, each operate under the supervision of a Battalion Chief, plus Ocean Safety, which is under the supervision of a Water Safety Officer V. Figure 1. Basic Structure of the Kaua'i Fire Department Mayor Fire Commission 1 Office of the Flre Chief Lead Fire Equip Mechanic 1 Human Resources/Fiscal Bureau Deputy Chief 1 D `—' Fire Equip Mechanic Battalion Chief EM 3 Battalion Chief EM 3 Battalion Chief EM 3 Water Safety -T Officer V 1 Training Rre/RescuelHazmat Prevention Fire/Rescue/l-lazmat Fire/Rescue/Hazmat Ocean Bureau Emergency Medical Bureau Emergency Medical Emergency Medical Safety Response Response Response Bureau As of October 27, 2014, the department had a total staff of 206, including these positions: Kaua'i Fire Department Personnel Count 1 Fire Chief 2 Deputy Chief 3 Battalion Chief 29 Fire Captain 1 Fire Prevention Inspector II 29 Fire Fighter III 15 Fire Fighter II 66 Fire Fighter 1 (58) & Fire Fighter Trainee (8) 146 Kaua'i Fire Department - Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 3 KFC 2015 -02 1 Water Safety Officer V 4 Water Safety Officer IV 4 Water Safety Officer III 38 WSO II (32), WSO 1(4), Lifeguard (2) 4 Lifeguard (On -Call, 19 hours per week) 1 Program Support Technician 11 52 1 Administrative Officer 1 Private Secretary 1 Secretary 1 Accountant II 1 Accountant Trainee 1 Account Clerk 1 Lead Fire Equipment Mechanic 1 Fire Equipment Mechanic 8 206 Total Personnel 2.3 Functions 2.3.1 Administration /Maintenance Bureau This bureau includes the Chief and Deputy Chief, along with the human resources /fiscal staff and equipment mechanics. It provides administrative assistance for all programs in the Kaua'i Fire Department, maintains all emergency response vehicles and equipment, ensures all personnel matters are addressed properly, enforces all department budget regulations and standard operating guidelines (SOGs) through an effective management program, and manages the department's budget. 2.3.2 Ocean Safety Bureau The Ocean Safety Bureau promotes prevention and safety awareness to all persons who frequent Kaua'i beaches and provides in- service training for staff and public entities. Ocean Safety Bureau's primary concern is to educate tourists and local residents of dangers that could occur while visiting beach locations. Ocean Safety became a bureau of KFD in 2000. Job entry requirements include having a Hawaii driver's license and high school diploma and taking an agility test; there is no written test. They must have reading comprehension and be able to complete an incident report. They must take a recertification agility test annually. Kaua'i Fire Department — Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 4 KFC 2015 -02 2.3.3 Fire / Rescue / Hazmat / Medical Response Operations The Fire /Rescue /Hazmat /Medical Response Operations program provides fire protection and suppression, rescue (ocean and land), hazardous materials (hazmat) and emergency medical services (basic life support.) It conducts commercial, hotel, and industrial pre -fire planning. Pre -fire planning consists of building inspections to determine the building's construction material, contents (material that determine "fuel load" as well as people), entrances and availability of fire protection equipment on property. Eight (8) fire stations are located in Hanalei, Kaiakea, Kapa'a, l_ihu'e, K61oa, Kalaheo, Hanapepe, and Waimea. 2.3.4 Prevention Bureau The Prevention Bureau conducts safety education and awareness activities throughout the community. Sparky, the fire mascot dog, and the fire trailer are frequently seen at community events providing instruction on fire extinguisher use and fire evacuation. The bureau is also responsible for conducting pre - planning inspections and inspections of public buildings, such as schools and hospitals, on an annual basis. Businesses are inspected at least every five years. The purpose of inspections is to determine compliance with safety standards and to educate building operators on risk avoidance. Building plans are reviewed by the bureau as part of the building permit application process. The following table provides insight on the Prevention Bureau activities: Table 1. Prevention Bureau Statistics, 2010 -2014 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Plans Reviewed 212 266 230 282 405 Building Inspections 212 106 159 130 268 Fire Trailer Encounters na na na 18,435 9,794 2.3.5 Training and Research Bureau The Training and Research Bureau is responsible for training firefighters and new recruit classes in a variety of disciplines. To be a firefighter, one must pass a physical agility and written tests, and complete an intensive 7 -month training program. Training classes cover incident command, fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, acts of terrorism, rescues of all types and operation of trucks and boats. The goal is to provide the County of Kaua'i with proactive response teams with professional skills and knowledge. This bureau is also charged with research and evaluation of new equipment for cost effectiveness, compatibility. and safety. The Professional Development Plan for 2014 is included as Appendix E to provide an overview of the pathway to promotions. 2.4 Facilities The administrative office, Prevention Bureau and Training and Research Bureau are co- located at the Uhu'e Civic Center in the Pi'ikoi Building. Kauai Fire Department — Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 5 KFC 2015 -02 There are eight fire stations located around the island. They are often referred to by number; the list below associates the number with their location. Station 1 Hanalei Station 2 Kapa'a Station 3 Lihu'e Station 4 K61oa Station 5 Kalaheo Station 6 Hanapepe Station 7 Waimea Station 8 Kaiakea There are 10 lifeguard towers located at Ke'e, HA'ena, Pinetrees, Hanalei Pavilion, Anahola, Kealia, Lydgate, Po -1pu, Salt Pond and Kekaha. The tower at Ke'e operates under a State contract. 2.5 Goals (2009 Strategic Business Plan) The goals that were included in the 2009 strategic business plan are noted below and the progress toward these goals is indicated. 1. Respond to all calls for service in accordance with NFPA 1710 90% time 2014 Status: 75% 2. Staff all engine companies with 4 firefighters at least 80 % of the time 2014 Status: Accomplished. 3. Complete the Department Standards of Coverage 2014 Status: Completed but needs to be revised. 4. Design, seek funding and put into operation an Exit Survey for Water Safety 2014 Status: Accomplished. The Kaua'i Visitors Bureau has added a few water safety questions to the visitor survey. 5. Minimum 3 firefighters attend the National Fire Academy during the year 2014 Status: Accomplished; an average of 3 -5 firefighters attends training programs at NFA each year. 6. Replace Self Contained Breathing Apparatus with new NFPA compliant gear 2014 Status: Accomplished. 7. Redesign Department Patch 2014 Status: Accomplished. 8. Upgrade firefighter wardrobe for a more professional appearance 2014 Status: Accomplished. 9. Start redesign of Kaua'i Fire Department Intra -Net Portal 2014 Status: SharePoint serves as the intra -net portal and is maintained by the IT Department. 10. Create a Department Dashboard 2014 Status: Not yet accomplished. Kaua'i Fire Department - $ trategic Planning Assessment Report KFC 2015 -02 Page 6 11. Outline of a standardized comprehensive training and promotion from initial recruit to fire chief. 2014 Status: In development. 2.6 Service Calls The department responded to 5,665 calls in 2013, an increase of 5% over 2012 and a 59% increase since 2002. Figure 2. TotaLCalls by Year and % Increases 6000 70% 5500 5000 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 2.6.1 Service Call Distribution by Station Some stations receive a higher volume of calls than others. As shown in the figure below, in 2009 Station 2 ( Kapa'a) received the highest volume of calls (1,169) compared to Station 7 (Waimea) which had the lowest volume (298). A new fire station, Station 8 (Kaiakea), came on line in 2010 and picked up some of the calls previously handled at the Kapa'a station. In 2013, Station 1 (Hanalei) had the highest number of calls (777), followed closely by Station 2 ( Kapa'a), which handled 754 calls. The lowest call volume was again at Station 7 (Waimea) with 413 calls. In tracking calls for the 5 -year span from 2009 to 2013, there was a total call increase of twenty -three percent (23 %). 380% 50% 40% _ Call Total 30% -*—Percent Change 20% YoverY 10% Percent Change 2002 0% -10% Kauai Fire Department — Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 7 KFC 2015 -02 Figure 3. Emergency Calls: 5 -year Span Comparison 2009 vs 2013 1400 -- ---- - - - - -- 1200 1000 800 777 752 69 710 650 649 62 600 54 52 538 I 38 419 413 400 , 32 29 200 - 0 0 Sta 1 Sta 4 Sta 5 Sta 6 Sta 7 Increase per District 12% 26% 20% 24% 39% 132009 4614 Totai Calls 23 % Increase in call volume over the last 5 years 2013 5665 Total Calls 2.6.2 Service Call Distribution by Incident Type The types of calls requiring KFD response vary greatly, as the following table shows. Some may be surprised to learn that in 2013 just four percent (4 %) of emergency calls were related to fire. Between Kaua'i Fire Department — Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 8 KFC 2015 -02 2009 and 2013, there was a -2% change in the number of fire - related calls, despite an increase in population and visitor count. The majority, or seventy -four percent (74 %), were in response to emergency medical and rescue calls. (As a clarification, in the table below a "Service Call" is not an emergency but help is needed, for example lock outs, water leaks, persons in distress or animal problems. "Good Intent" calls may be where personnel were dispatched but the call was cancelled, the incident was found to be authorized control burning, steam or gas was mistaken for smoke, etc.) Table 2. 2009 vs 2013 Service Call Totals by Incident Type Incident Type 2009 2013 Change Fire 221 216 -2% Rupture /Explosion 1 3 200% EMS /Rescue 3,611 4,200 16% Hazardous Condition 34 48 41% Service Call 166 290 75% Good Intent 473 706 49% False Call 94 191 103% Severe Weather 5 2 -60% Other 9 9 0% Totals 4,614 5,665 23% 2.6.3 Monetary Losses /Damage from Fire Losses from fires are tracked annually and have decreased since reaching a high in 2010. The value of fire losses is heavily reliant on the type of building involved; just one high -value building can have a major impact on total monetary losses a department must report. Kaua'i Fire Department - Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 9 KFC 2015 -02 The Phoenix Fire Department is exploring another way to assess its fire suppression efforts. It is developing a model to estimate the economic impact of the city's successful intervention at fires in commercial businesses or organizations. The model assesses the economic savings from fires suppressed, e.g., jobs saved, services restored, wages earned and spent within the community, etc. This may serve as a useful model for KFD: 2.6.4 Service Calls for Visitors In any community that is heavily reliant on tourism like Kaua'i, it is expected that some of the service calls will be for visitors. Figure 5 below shows the relationship between total service call counts and visitor counts. It is informative to note that the increase in call volume closely mirrors the increase in visitor count. Figure S. Call Total vs Visitor Count 2002 to 2012 6000 1,600,000 5500 1,400,000 5000 1,200,000 4500 1,000,000 4000 800,000 3500 600,000 3000 400,000 2500 200,000 2000 _ ML Call Totals o0ti 00'�i 000 00h 000 001 0000 0095 Otis O�y O,IV Visitor 1< Count Each year KFD is called upon to respond to water - related emergency calls. Table 3 provides statistics for all water - related drowning statistics, including those in rivers, ocean, diving, scuba and crashes. Important to note are the numbers of rescues made, thanks to the work of the lifeguards in the Ocean Safety Bureau. Kauai Fire Department - Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 10 KFC 2015 -02 Table 3. Beach Safety and Activity, 2009 -2013 Deaths by Drowning Year Beach Attendance* Preventions Rescues Total Visitors Residents Males Females 2009 1,499,000 80,797 200 14 12 2 12 2 2010 1,683,925 78,569 328 9 5 4 9 0 2011 1,387,252 55,060 378 14 10 4 12 2 2012 1,459,947 94,457 432 6 2 4 5 1 1 2013 1,643,844 77,439 331 15 12 3 11 1 4 *At lifeguarded beaches Source: Ocean Safety Bureau, October 27 and 28, 2014 2.7 Public Protection Classification Hawai'i Insurance Bureau, Inc. (HIB) regularly performs public protection gradings throughout the State of Hawaii. Communities are graded on a scale of 1 to 10 based on their fire suppression capabilities. The results of these gradings are contained in HIB's 2013 Public Protection Classification Manual. Kaua'i Fire Department has set a goal of achieving a rating of at least 5/9. As the table below shows, six of the eight stations have achieved the goal set; the remaining two missed the goal by one point on the scale. Table 4. Public Protection Classification (2013) FIRE DISTRICT PPC* HANALEI /PRINCEVILLE 5 road miles from the following station(s): Hanalei (Kuhio Hwy & Hanalei Plantation Rd.) 6/9 KAPA'A 5 road miles from the following station(s): Kapa'a (Kuhio Hwy & Pouli St.) 5/9 LIHU'E 5 road miles from the following station(s): Lihu'e (4223 Rice St.) 5/9 KbLOA 5 road miles from the following station(s): K61oa (2810 Po'ipu Rd.) 5/9 KALAHEO 5 road miles from the following station(s): Kalaheo (Kaumuali'i Hwy between Papalina & Hokua) 5/9 HANAPEPE 5 road miles from the following station(s): Hanapepe (Kaumuali'i Hwy & Kona St.) 5/9 WAIMEA 5 road miles from the following station(s): Waimea (Kaumuali'i Hwy & Menehune St.) 6/9 KAIAKEA 5 road miles from the following station(s): Kaiakea (4 -1881 Kuhio Hwy) 5/9 *PPC = Public Protection Classification Source: Hawai'i Insurance Bureau, Inc. Kaua'i Fire Department - Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 11 KFC 2015 -02 2.8 Budget The approved FY2015 budget for the Fire Department was $26,775,983. The chart below provides a breakdown and annual comparison of the department's budget for the past three years. The Operations budget jumped 15.6% from 2013 to 2015, primarily attributable to a recently- negotiated statewide firefighter contract that provided salary increases for each of the next three years. Figure 6. Annual Budget Comparison 2013 to 2015 Ch N $20,000,000 M l0 ei $18,000,000 � N $16,000,000 $14,000,000 j $12,000,000 C FY13 0 :' FY14 $10,000,000 CL � °D .-i m FY15 $8,000,000 o u1 n N ^ � � v`rs M � M t0 aMi O 1�A O � � OM1 N IMA 00 i/1 n $6,000,000 $4,000,000 in $2,000,0�a00 Cn In Training Prevention Administration OSB Operations The department has been very aggressive and successful in securing grants for equipment and new programs. In the past year, $1.33 million in grants was secured. Grants totaled $9,481,666 from 2009 to 2013. The following chart indicates the grants secured by year during this period. Kaua'i Fire Department — Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 12 KFC 2015 -02 l0 ei � N 0 CL � °D .-i m o u1 n N ^ � � v`rs M � M t0 aMi O 1�A O � � OM1 N IMA 00 i/1 n The department has been very aggressive and successful in securing grants for equipment and new programs. In the past year, $1.33 million in grants was secured. Grants totaled $9,481,666 from 2009 to 2013. The following chart indicates the grants secured by year during this period. Kaua'i Fire Department — Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 12 KFC 2015 -02 Figure 7. Dollars Acquired Via Grants $3,000,000.00 $2,617,445.04 $2,500,000.00 $2,214,700.97 $2,000,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $1,459,240.75 $1,000,000.00 $500,000.00 — $0.00 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 3.0 Trends Impacting KFD 3.1 State and National Trends for Fire Departments The trend nationwide is high pay and good pensions for firefighters, which is a reflection, at least in part, of the country's respect for the important but difficult work they do putting their lives at risk. Compliance with national standards and need for certifications for firefighter I and II and officers, especially for advancement, have become the norm. Many fire departments are encouraging firefighters to seek Pro Board Certification. "The purpose of the Pro Board is to establish an internationally recognized means of acknowledging professional achievement in the fire service and related fields. The accreditation of organizations that certify uniform members of public fire departments, both career and volunteer, is the primary goal.i3 Once firefighters are Pro Board certified, the department has the opportunity to seek accreditation. Kaua'i is joining other counties in Hawai'i in seeking these certifications. Training is held at the National Fire Academy in Emmetsburg, Maryland and each year Kaua'i sends three to five firefighters to be trained. Training is becoming more specialized, focusing for example, on helicopter rescue, jet ski rescue, hazmat and CERT. Technology plays an increasing role. For example, computers are located in trucks to help identify building locations and building plans, while tablets and smartphones are common tools. 3 Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualification System, http: / /www.theproboard.org/, accessed October 20, 2014. Kaua'i Fire Department - Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 13 KFC 2015 -02 Fire departments around the country are taking over emergency medical services (EMS) and diversifying services, as fire calls decrease. Additional training is needed to build the capabilities to take on the EMS role, moving beyond the basic response services such as first aid and CPR. 3.2 Kauai Trends 3.2.1 Demographic Trends¢ Over the next twenty years, it is anticipated that Kaua'i's population demographic will change and include an aging population. It would be expected that this will result in an increase in the number of emergency medical calls for the Kaua'i Fire Department. During the same period, it is expected that the areas of greatest growth will be Uhu'e and K61oa- Po'ipu- Kalaheo. Between now and 2020, the population is expected to grow at a rate of 1.08% per year, increasing from 67,091 in 2010 to 74,693 in 2020. During this same 10 -year period, the visitor count will grow from 1,033,000 in 2010 to 1,186,000 in 2020. This will result in an increase in the average daily census from 19,548 in 2010 to 23,941 in 2020. By 2020, the de facto population will be 92,485. The number of households will increase from 23,240 in 2010 to 25,902 in 2020, or a growth rate of 1.06 %. Housing units will increase from 29,793 in 2010 to 33,553 in 2020, an annual growth rate of 1.30 %. Table S. Kaua'i County Demographic Data, 2000 -2020 2000 2010 2020 Resident Population 58,463 67,091 74,693 Resident Population Annual Growth Rate 1.24% 1.39% 1.08% Visitor Count (rounded) 1,075,000 1 1,033,000 1,186,000 Visitor Count Annual Growth Rate -1.25% -0.39% 1.48% Average Daily Census 18,041 19,548 23,941 De Facto Population 75,200 82,101 92,485 De Facto Population Annual Growth Rate 9.93% 0.88% 1.20% Number of Households 20,370 23,240 25,902 Household Annual Growth Rate 0.66% 0.18% 1.06% Number of Housing Units, Total 25,331 29,793 33,553 Number of Housing Units Annual Growth Rate 4.40% 1.80% 1.30% Visitor Units 7,159 9,345 10,499 Visitor Units Annual Growth Rate -0.51% 3.05% 1.23% ° SMS Research & Marketing Services, Inc., " Kaua'i General Plan Update: Socio- Economic Analysis and Forecasts," February 2014. Kaua'i Fire Department - Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 14 KFC 2015 -02 3.2.2 Land Uses The Planning Department tracks planned new housing, resort and commercial development by district to provide input on anticipated land uses for infrastructure and the need for related services. The following table provides a general overview of the type of development planned. It should be noted, however, that not all planned projects will actually be built and when building permit applications are submitted there may be changes to what was originally envisioned. This summary should be used with that in mind. Table 6. Summary of Planned New Development by District Transient Accommodation Commercial ProjectType District Housing Units Uni - ts -- _ Square Feet Housing East Kaua'i 11122 0 0 Resort East Kaua'i 0 527 0 Housing 'Ele'ele 651 0 0 Commercial Koloa 0 0 186,000 Housing Koloa 1,029 0 0 Resort Koloa 0 1,956 0 Commercial Uhu'e 0 0 1,494,549 Housing Uhu'e 2,728 0 0 Resort Uhu'e 0 700 0 Commercial North Shore 0 0 54,870 Housing North Shore 44 0 0 Housing Waimea 366 0 0 Resort Waimea 0 250 0 TOTAL 5,940 3,433 1 1,735,419 The department needs to consider these demographic changes and development growth in planning its operational and capital needs for the next four years. 3.2.3 Government Funding The recession of 2008 led to reduced revenues for county, state and national governments, and this has impacted the funding available for new projects and programs. State, federal and private grants which were an important source of revenue for creating new programs or improving equipment or skills are becoming increasingly competitive and difficult to obtain. After having a budget surplus for several years, the County of Kauai is now faced with a shortfall of nearly $10 million, due at least in part to negotiated payroll increases and a reduction in Tourism Accommodation Taxes (TAT) returned by the State to the counties. Departments are being asked to do more with less in the face of growth, more calls, and more tourists, which may mean they will need to make cuts and find efficiencies wherever they can. 5 Data dated August 2014 provided by Planning Department, County of Kaua'i, October 21, 2014. Kaua'i Fire Department - Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 15 KFC 2015 -02 4.0 Assessment Findings 4.1 Building on Strengths In general, the department runs very smoothly. There are many strengths to build upon in the next four years. 4.1.1 Strong Community and Partner Support Evidence of the community's strong support for the department was demonstrated by its very positive responses in the public survey and at the five public meetings that were held for this assessment. The department actively supports the community through prevention education, such as outreach activities using the Sparky Trailer, and offers assistance to nonprofits at large events, such as helping with set -up of Concert in the Sky, the July 4 Hospice fundraising event. Facebook and a website are used to inform and engage the public. The department recruits and trains community volunteers to participate in CERT (Community Emergency Response Team). Most recently, 40 participated in the basic 24 -hour CERT training class. CPR /first aid certification classes are also held. Kaua'i Fire Department has developed excellent relationships with other county departments and state agencies. It is seen as a strong, valued partner that "gets things done." Memoranda of Understanding have been developed with several agencies to formalize working relationships and expectations. Training opportunities are often shared; Uhu'e Airport and Barking Sands Fire Departments have made their facility available to the department on occasion for training. Joint grant applications, for example with Kaua'i Civil Defense Agency, have been successful. The department has formed positive relationships with fire departments from other counties. As a result, training curricula and procedures are shared and joint training has been held, offering an effective way to maximize resources. Ocean Safety Bureau receives good support from the Kaua'i Lifeguard Association. 4.1.2 A Culture of Professionalism, Pride and Accomplishments KFD leadership is proud of the staff and the work they do. In interviews with various battalions and bureaus, there is a sense of professionalism and pride. There is a "can do" attitude -the department finds a way to make things happen. A phrase heard a few times during this assessment was "adapt - improvise - overcome." At the same time, the department operates very much with the community in mind, recognizing the need for their support and cooperation in making the island safe. Teamwork is highly valued, a reflection of the confidence that firefighters, rescue crews and ocean safety staff must have in their co- workers when dealing with risk situations. There is great respect in particular for the rescue crew, which now has its own Helicopter 1, flown by a contracted pilot. The Kaua'i Fire Department won the Ben Franklin Award for valor in 2010 and 2014 for dramatic rescues saving lives using the helicopter in very bad weather conditions - the only department in Hawai'i to win the award and only the second in the nation to win it twice. Kauai Fire Department - Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 16 KFC 2015 -02 The Prevention Bureau with its Sparky Trailer does extensive outreach for prevention education, and has had great success in securing grants for equipment, staff and programs. The Junior Lifeguard Program is a shining star in the department. Teams have been State Champions ten times and won 5 First Place awards and 17 other awards to win the National Championship in California in 2013. Most new firefighters have college degrees, and many of them bring additional unique and valued skills to the workplace — such as graphic design and data management. The department has a strong training program in place and a professional development plan to offer staff a career pathway. 4.2 Challenges to Overcome As in any department, there are areas where adjustments are needed. While a number of challenges are listed here, they should be seen within the framework that staff members have very high expectations of the department — they want the department to excel. 4.2.1 Budget and Finance The department foresees a need for investments in new positions, equipment and facilities within the next few years. However, any major budget increases, new positions or new facilities are unlikely until county revenues increase or there is a new bond issuance. The administration expressed the sentiment that all departments will have to do more with less. Presently KFD is not included in the Mayor's Holoholo 2020 initiative or the 6 -year CIP list. Any new budget requests will have to clearly and convincingly communicate the need for, and benefit of, the request. Private and federal grants offer the opportunity to augment limited county funds. 4.2.2 Retirements, Succession Planning and Pay Differentials About twenty percent (20 %) of staff will be lost due to retirements within the next 3 -4 years at the end of the current contract. Most of these are senior staff with 20 to 30 years of experience. This will leave a deep knowledge gap unless this knowledge can be passed along to younger staff. On a positive note, these retirements will open up opportunities for the advancement of younger staff. An issue that came up frequently during this assessment was related to pay inversion. Next year, 21 captains and operators will earn more than the Deputy or Chief due to significant wage increases secured by the statewide union. As an example, the Deputy will earn $30,000 less than a battalion chief. Given this, what is the incentive for staff from within the department to prepare for and take these leadership positions in the future? Resolving this disparity was seen as a top priority across the department; staff expressed considerable support for pay raises for the Chief and Deputy Chief. Another disincentive for promotion to the positions of Chief, Deputy Chief, Battalion Chief or positions in the Prevention and Training Bureaus is the change to a 40 -hour work week. Firefighters work a 24- hour day with a four day on, four day off schedule and generally aren't interested in changing to a 40- hour week. Kaua'i Fire Department — Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 17 KFC 2015 -02 The Water Safety Officer V, who supervises the ocean safety program, receives only an additional $1.75 per hour for what can be a stressful job with the potential of lawsuits. If faced with a lawsuit for an ethics violation, he has to pay for his own lawyer even if falsely accused. Typically he is not reimbursed by the county if he is exonerated. Jet ski operators make more than the Water Safety Officer V. These issues serve as disincentives to advance to the supervisor position. The significant pay increases recently received by the firefighters is challenging morale among administrative and ocean safety staff, whose increases have been much more modest. 4.2.3 Training Needs KFD's partnering agencies suggested holding more joint exercises to share training costs. Establishing a training calendar that is widely circulated was suggested to give personnel sufficient lead time to plan to participate. Training memos need to go out well in advance as reminders. Typically training is held during non -work hours and people are paid overtime to attend. Some said training should take place during work hours rather than on off -time; others disagreed, stating that this reduces staff available at the stations to respond to emergencies. Formal training is needed for Fire Fighter III staff who wish to be promoted to captain. Training should include human relations, supervisory training, dealing with the styles of younger generations, building a work team, management skills, etc. Several current captains expressed a need for this training as well, noting they have not received training for their supervisory role. They noted that O'ahu Fire Department and Department of Personnel Services have such a course. Although fire officers may attend the 4 -year program at the National Fire Academy and it is free to attend, many officers may not know of the opportunity. The building plan reviewer has retired and no one has been trained yet to take his place. The job is being shared among several staff. Fire investigations are infrequent, therefore Prevention Bureau staff feels they don't get enough practice and would like more training. There is a desire for more hands -on training for firefighters. High -risk but low- frequency skills, such as fire suppression, require refresher training so skills are not lost over time. A training yard is needed to provide live fire and forcible entry practice. Other training needs that were mentioned include Fire Officer 1, Fire Inspector and Blue Card Command incident training. Mechanics would like to receive more training, as equipment and technology is constantly changing and they want to develop the skills needed. Kaua'i Fire Department — Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 18 KFC 2015 -02 4.2.4 Promotions Staff expressed a desire for the promotion process to be as transparent as possible with the criteria for promotion clearly communicated. Participating in training and courses are thought to be criteria for promotion. Years of service was also thought to be criteria. However, there have been occasions when promotions are given to those seen as less qualified and with fewer years of service than others. 4.2.5 Recruitment Several experienced captains expressed the sentiment that in hiring new recruits the department was relying too much on a college education ( "book smarts" as someone described it) and not enough on practical, common sense skills ( "street smarts "). Some suggested that aspiring recruits be given a hands -on mechanical aptitude test. Given the importance of teamwork to the department and to their jobs, there was concern among more experienced staff that some of the younger firefighters are unwilling to work as a team and operate on a more individual level. This was a cause for some concern. The training program for new recruits is the opportunity to screen out those who are not working out. New recruits are on probation for the first year; this is the opportunity to screen out those who may not be suited to the job. During this time, evaluations by the captains are especially important and should be taken into account. After one year, the recruit is represented by the Hawaii Fire Fighters Union (HFFA). 4.2.6 Work Assignments Though their work is greatly respected, the Prevention inspectors (who are Fire Fighter Ills) do not find their work in Prevention as fulfilling as when working in a fire station. They miss the camaraderie and worry they are not keeping up with their medical and firefighting skills. They don't like working in an office and fear they will lose their passion for being a firefighter. Some people feel they get called on too often for ORD (other related duties) assignments. They are seen as competent, therefore the additional assignment is given, but they risk burn out. It was suggested they also may not receive the encouragement and recognition they deserve. The Prevention Bureau is tasked with maintaining the business inspection rate at a five -year cycle as mandated by State law. They have not been able to get useful or reliable information from Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. In the lists they receive, they find some businesses have closed and some new ones may not be included. Presently, the Bureau does not have a comprehensive system to identify businesses to be inspected — though they believe there are about 2,000. The Bureau averages about 200 business inspections a year. This rate puts the current inspection cycle at 10 years. This year Prevention added commercial kitchens to their inspections. Kauai Fire Department — Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 19 KFC 2015 -02 4.2.7 Interpersonal Relationships This is an area of concern and importance. It will require near -term focused attention and action, as productive interpersonal relationships are necessary for the success of the department and to maintain a positive work environment. There were reports of discord among some senior staff members and this filtered down to the men, who believe it should be dealt with and resolved. There is a perception of favoritism by some in the department; examples given related to vacations, manpower and information sharing. The desire was for communications to be very clear and direct, information to be shared in a timely manner with everyone, everyone to be treated in a fair, consistent manner, and recognition to be given to those who earn it through their efforts. All senior staff members must deal with conflict and make difficult decisions from time to time. These are not always dealt with in a timely, forthright manner, with the best interests of the department in mind. 4.2.8 Communications Interoffice mail between the administrative office and fire stations is very slow and has to be hand delivered by battalion chiefs or the crew. This results in information sometimes arriving late. Recently all firefighters were provided an email account, which has somewhat improved communications, but not all staff check their email regularly. Ocean Safety staff was not given email accounts; they must be given printed information. This reinforces their sense that they are "outsiders ". Lifeguards have walkie talkies to communicate with dispatch, but no other form of communication. Recently, three supervisors were given smartphones to improve communications. The mechanic would like to have a smartphone since he is often of the road making repairs and may need to call for parts. Presently he has to use his personal phone for his work. 4.2.9 Operations Perhaps the most frequently voiced challenge for the department was the lack of standard operating guidelines (SOGs). It was felt that having these in place would provide everyone with a common method for performing work and a standard by which performance could be measured. The primary reason given for the urgency to get the SOGs completed was to improve consistency among the battalions so everyone could "be on the same page" and "walk the talk ". Presently, different battalions follow different procedures. A firefighter moved from one shift to another may have difficulty determining how something should be done. The task of updating the SOGs was assigned to two staff members with a scheduled deadline of June 15, 2014. As of this October 2014 report, the SOGs are not yet complete. Those working on them estimate the work will be done by August 2015. Kauai Fire Department — Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 20 KFC 2015 -02 Why are these standards important? According to the 1999 FEMA document "Developing Effective Standard Operating Procedures for Fire and EMS Departments ": "These guidelines, often called standard operating procedures or SOPs, clearly spell out what is expected and required of personnel during emergency response and non - emergency activities. They provide a mechanism to communicate legal and administrative requirements, organizational policies, and strategic plans to the members. In short, they get everybody "reading from the same sheet of music." The payroll system needs improvement and streamlining. Presently time cards are done manually, then input into the AS400 system and the Finance Department audits the electronic payroll against the written time cards. It was suggested that electronic time card filing could streamline this process. 4.2.10 Storm Response KFD has responsibilities when there is a hurricane or tropical storm. Storm response needs to be more uniform and clear as to who is in charge. An example given was that the Koloa station is a designated shelter. But during Tropical Storm Iselle (August 2014), not everyone in the community was clear where the shelter was. In addition, there is a lack of clarity as to what actions need to be taken in advance of a storm or hurricane. Apparently the SharePoint site (the common document and data integration platform used by the department) has different versions of the responsibilities. It would be helpful to have a final version available to all and for them to know specific actions to take 72, 48 and 24 hours in advance of the storm. 4.2.11 Equipment and Technology It is a challenge to keep up with technology - equipment used to change every 20 or 30 years, now it changes in less than 10 years. This means training has to be more proactive and some equipment may have to be replaced more often that in the past. With the increased use of social media, firefighters and lifeguards have to remember they are always on camera. The life of a fire truck is typically 15 -20 years with good service. Uhu'e and Kapa'a have the oldest trucks (2001) and should be rotated out. Hanalei is vulnerable with its current equipment, for when the 2004 truck goes down, there is no back up. Trucks and equipment at Kaiakea are subject to rust and corrosion from the salt air. The goal of the mechanics is to get repairs done quickly. There is no central repair facility and presently they do repairs out of their truck. When a repair is needed, the problem is described over the phone, the mechanics grab the parts they think they will need and drive to where the repair is needed. Sometimes they arrive without the correct parts and have to drive to get them. Kauai Fire Department - Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 21 KFC 2015 -02 The mechanics use the RMS computerized tracking system to enter their equipment service information. The mechanics noted that sometimes they are not well informed of the extent of repairs needed, as one fire station shift may call to report a problem but be unaware of an unreported problem noted by the previous shift. So the mechanic will arrive with parts to fix the reported problem, only to find additional parts are needed to make additional repairs. This means the mechanics have to drive to secure the unanticipated parts. The mechanics believe there may be a better way to use the RMS system forthe stations to report problems and request service, better alerting the mechanics to the extent of repairs needed 4.2.12 Facilities There was agreement among department staff and the public that renovations are needed at some stations and some new stations are needed. Most frequently mentioned is the need for a new station in Kilauea or Anahola to reduce response time to the surrounding area. An ambulance for that area is also needed. The other new facility suggested was a small sub - station in Ha'ena, again to provide faster response times. According to FEMA's new (2010) tsunami zone map, the Kapa'a fire station is in the inundation zone, therefore will have to be relocated. The Uhu'e station needs to be relocated as it has outgrown its facility. A training facility could be added for live fires and other practice sessions. Hanalei has a shared site for KFD and KPD, each located in its own building. It was suggested by Kaua'i Police Department that they would like to explore co- location in other areas of the island as a cost - saving measure. A facility with a hoist and a tire mounting machine is needed to repair vehicles. Presently, the Uhu'e station provides a small space to store parts. The Koloa station might have room for the vehicle repair facility. 4.3 Opportunities 4.3.1 Emergency Medical Service Opportunities The state is responsible for providing emergency medical services. Counties have the first right of refusal for the service contract. If they decline, the contract is put out to bid. American Ambulance Response (AMR) now has the four -year contract, with 2 years remaining. KFD could take over emergency medical services in 2 or 6 years. Of the emergency calls received by KPD dispatch, about 70% are for medical emergencies. For every medical call received from KPD dispatch, KFD sends a fire truck and rescue truck (total 4 people) and 80- 90% of the time arrives there within five (5) minutes to do first aid or CPR. KFD nearly always shows up first because they have more stations (eight vs. five for AMR), so are usually closer to the call. Kauai Fire Department — Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 22 KFC 2015 -02 Taking on the EMS contract would require training of all firefighters as emergency medical technicians (EMTs) or paramedics. Six people would be needed to respond to each call (2 -fire truck, 2- rescue truck, 2- ambulance). Training toward this new task has already begun, as an EMT course was included in the training of the newest recruits. The department now has eight trained and soon will have seven more. Another option is that KFD could take on the contract and sub - contract with AMR to assist. Hawaii Island Fire Department has a model that could be used or adapted. It would take about 10 years for a complete transition and it would need to be planned and executed carefully. This could be a way to save the County money and use the firefighters' time and skills to their best advantage. It also offers more opportunities for promotions. Presently the public does not always understand that AMR is separate from KFD and that KFD staff can provide only basic emergency medical services. 4.3.2 Budget and Finance Opportunities The department should capitalize and on its success with grant writing in order to augment county funding for new programs and equipment. More people in the department could be trained to write grants, spreading the workload. Another idea that was suggested to generate revenue was to explore the option of charging for rescues, which can be very costly, and other services. State legislation was passed that would allow counties to charge people for rescues if they have been negligent. While the opportunity for action is beyond the scope of KFD, it was suggest that if Department of Land and Natural Resources installed an entry booth at the start of the Kalalau Trail and charged an entry fee that would also cover insurances for the hiker, those funds that could be used to offset rescue costs and provide safety programs and print materials. 4.3.3 Training and Promotion Opportunities Training and certifications will likely continue to be important emphases of the department, especially with the move toward Pro Board certification of the firefighter staff. As one senior staff member said, "the task is to build new leadership and growth in the staff and make them better than their supervisors." The Training Bureau should continue to collaborate with the other county fire departments. The training captains meet to create a state training plan with the State Fire Council, consisting of all fire chiefs. For example, Maui Fire Department is willing to share their training on Command and Control, Command Systems Training, etc., which are important for risk management. A frequently voiced need was for supervisory training for captains and supervisors to help build management skills and improve interpersonal communications. Training could include: understanding union guidelines in interacting with staff; investigations; discipline; how to deal with complaints, insubordination and lawsuits. Other training opportunities suggested to build skills included the following: Train the Trainer program Kauai Fire Department — Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 23 KFC 2015 -02 • Two -year firefighter degree at KCC, offered as an online course (Honolulu and Hawai` i Community Colleges offer a two -year fire science degree.) • Plan review, code inspection, SOG preparation and grant writing • EMT • Scuba and swift water • Computer skills. 4.3.4 Operations, Communications and Technology Opportunities Given the importance of the SOGs to department operations, it was suggested that ensure their completion that one staff member be assigned, for a designated period of time, the responsibility of preparing or revising the SOGs. This would be the person's sole task during this time. Maui Fire Department was able to complete its SOGs using this strategy. Other opportunities suggested to improve operations were to: • Consider online payments for permits, plan reviews and licenses. • Make good use of technology to share information promptly and consistently among all battalions and bureaus. This could include email announcement, the use of the VTC for meetings or allowing Ocean Safety to access to the VTC at fire stations for their weekly meetings. Transition from the manual activity logs presently used by Ocean Safety to electronic activity logs, if tablets and training can be secured. 4.3.5 Prevention Bureau Opportunities Several opportunities were suggested to improve the functioning of the Prevention Bureau: • Complete a manual that outlines expectations and processes within the Prevention Bureau. • Explore options that would enable Prevention Bureau staff to work part-time in the fire station to retain their skills. • Examine co- training options so station staff can learn to conduct prevention education activities and conduct inspections. • Revamp the building inspection system, including improving the process of identifying businesses to be inspected. 4.3.6 Ocean Safety Bureau Opportunities Ocean Safety Bureau would like to explore the expansion of their service area and the addition of more staff and equipment, such as scuba and swift water boats, to augment their jet skis to improve ocean safety. It was also suggested that additional consideration be given to how to keep resident and visitors safe in the water. r - 4.3.7 Personnel Requests Although the department is aware of the county's fiscal constraints, staff felt it was important to communicate the positions they believe are needed within the next 3 -4 years. These are preliminary Kauai Fire Department - Strategic Planning Assessment Report KFC 2015 -02 Page 24 requests and will no doubt be modified during the development of goals, strategies and objectives during the strategic planning that will begin in 2015. • There is strong support within the department for two new assistant chief positions to handle operational tasks. • Nearly every battalion and bureau requested additional clerical and accounting support. Explore options for providing such support. • Prevention would like to see the addition of another captain for fire inspections and the addition of an administrative chief to take over administrative responsibilities from the battalion chiefs. • In addition to clerical support, the Training Bureau would like to add a Firefighter III to help handle schedule, logistics and paperwork that will accompany Pro Board Certification training. • The current span of control for Water Safety Officer Ills is too large and additional WSO HIS may be needed in the next 2 -3 years as part of the restructuring plan. Ocean Safety would like to add a Prevention officer to help raise the profile of ocean safety and add one lifeguard at every tower (for a new total of 9). 4.3.8 Equipment Requests Staff described specific equipment needs that should be considered during strategic planning. It is understood that other equipment needs may emerge during that process and this list will have to be considered within the parameters of county funding. • A ladder truck (ladder mounted on the truck) to reach taller buildings with mounted winches • Brush truck for Waimea with full capacity for water and with mounted winches • A new boat for the West Side • Halligans (forcible entry tools) • Small vehicles for more rural areas • Technology, such as tablets, to streamline tasks. 5.0 Summary This assessment report draws on the rich insights and expertise of Kaua'i Fire Department leadership and staff, partnering departments and agencies, and the general public. The report is intended to provide an overview of the department, including its strengths, challenges and a variety of opportunities suggested for the future. During the collection of this information, several specific solutions were suggested. Solutions were outside the scope of this work, therefore are not included here but the ideas offered have been captured and will become a part of the resource information available during the preparation of the department's Strategic Plan. In preparing that plan, the department will establish its goals for the next four years. These will guide the plan's objectives, activities and resource allocations. The goals will be useful in filtering the challenges and opportunities identified in this report in order to create a realistic new roadmap for carrying out the mission of the Kaua'i Fire Department. Kaua'i Fire Department — Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 25 KFC 2015 -02 Page intentionally left blank. Kaua'i Fire Department - Strategic Planning Assessment Report Page 26 KFC 2015 -02 KFD Assessment Report Internal and External Input (August— September 2014) Kauai Fire Department Internal Interviews Fire Commission Jesse Fukushima, Chair Eugene Jimenez, Vice Chair - Sarita Arjawal Dan Brown Bradley Maruyama . Administration . Robert Westerman, Chief John Blalock, Deputy Chief Rose Bettencourt, Human Resources Officer Blue Battalion Shawn Hosaka, Battalion Chief David Bukoski Tracy Cummings Davin Kuwamura E. Dean Lake Sam Lee Bill Quinlan Jim Read Shawn Thompson Green Battalion Jason Ornellas, Battalion Chief Kalani Abreu Dustin Alfiler Joseph Durocher Gary Hudson Jeremy Makepa Charles Metivier Kevin Souza Colin Wilson Appendix A. Red Battalion Albert Kaui, Battalion Chief .Steven Doi'_ - Sueo Higa Dan Hirata i David Tabonair Gordon Tamura Lance Yamada Prevention Bureau Daryl. Date Kilipaki Vaughan Lt. Robert Craddick Training Bureau Mike Scovel Mechanics Matt Simao, Lead Fire Equipment Mechanic Lance Gonsalves Ocean Safety Bureau Kalani Vierra, Supervisor Norman Hunter Jim Ingham Randy Ortiz Plus 20 participated in an online staff survey; survey takers included: 1 Administrative Staff + 11 Firefighters I, II or III 6 Captains 2 "Other" Page 27 KFG 2015 -02 Appendix A. County of Kauai External Interviews Nadine Nakamura, Managing Director, County of Lenny Rapozo, Director, Parks and Recreation Kauai Department, County of Kauai Michael Contrades, Deputy Chief, Kauai Police Elton Ushio, Emergency Management Officer, Civil Department, County of Kauai Defense Agency, County of Kauai Larry Dill, Chief Engineer, Public Works Division, County of Kauai Steve Hunt, Finance Director, County of Kauai Interviews of Partnering Agencies Paul Garrigan, Chief, Barking Sands Fire Department • Frances "Bully" Mission, Kauai Branch Chief, DOCARE, Department of Land and Natural. Resources, State of Hawaii Community Meetings Don Ouderkirk, ARFF Fire Commander, Kauai Office, Hawaii State Department of Transportation, Airports Division; Robin Maruyama and Kendall' Lemm d - Tito Villanueva, Operations Manager, AMR Monday, Sept. 8 5:30 -8:30 PM >:;• Kapa'a Public Library Thursday, Sept. 11 5:30 -8:30 PM Koloa Neighborhood Center Tuesday, Sept. 16 5:30 -8:30 PM Kilauea Neighborhood Center Monday, Sept. 22 5:30 -8:30 PM Lihu'e Public Library Wednesday, Sept. 24 , 5:30 -8:30 PM I Kekaha Neighborhood Center KFC 2015 -02 Appendix B. Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey 01 How many years have you been with the Kauai Fire Department? Answered:20 s.Jpped.0 Less than 1 year 1Syears i r, 6.10 years iY t 11-20 years More than 21 years 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Less than 1 year 0.00% 0 _ 1-5 years 25.00% 5 610 years 5.00% 1 11- 20 years 45.00% 9 More than 21 years - - - — - ' 25.00% 5 Total- - 20.. Page 29 KFC 2015 -02 Appendix B. Page 30 KFC 2015 -02 Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey 02 What is your position in the Fire Department? Answered: 20 SRippod:0 Administrative Staff Fire Fighter 1, IIorIII Ocean Safety 1, II or_ captain Other ■ 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Administrative Staff 5.00% 1 Fire Fighter I, II or III 55.00% 11 Ocean Safety I, II or Lifeguard 0.00% 0 Captain 20.00% 6 Other .. - _ 10.00% - - - - 2 Total 20 Page 30 KFC 2015 -02 Appendix B. Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey 03 What changes, if any, do you see do you see in firefighting as a profession in the next 10 to 20 years? Ans ercd:i ipped:13 S Responses Date 1 More pay. 1002014 1217 PM 2 Better equipment 9/25/20144:10 PM 3 Increased risks due to increased temperature from ptaskcs, chemical exposure, and building construction 9/222014 8 -.55 PM Increased call volumne from increased population. Increased job responsibilities. 4 On Kauai we are becoming more accountable to national standards, and holding ourselves to a higher 912212014 8:49 PM professional standard. It will always be a highly rewarding job, as long as we remain humble. 1 5 Every FF an EMT 9/2020141120 AM 6 Need to take over EMS AND train KFD to paramedic level 9/8/2014 6-04 PM 7 Newer equipment that will help us do our Job better. More efficient ways of doing things. 9152014 3:35 PM 0 Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey What changes if any do you see do you see in Ocean Safety as a profession in the next 10 to 20 years? Answered- 0 Skipped. 20 Responses There are no responses. Date Page 31 KFC 2015 -02 Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey Q5 What do you think the Fire Department does really well? (mark all that apply) Answered:15 Skipped:5 Fire preverdlon_ Fire suppression Ocean safely Rescues Community service 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% s0% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choice* Fire prevention through Inspections and education Fire suppression Ocean safety Rescues Community service Total Respondents: 16 0 1 KFC 2015 -02 Other (please add other areas) spread rumors.and worry Appendix B. Responses 80.00% 12 86.67% 13 73.33% - 11 80.00% 12 - 66.67% - - 10 Date 9122/2014 9'06 PM Page 32 Appendix B. Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey Q6 Considering the department as a whole, describe any particular weaknesses that need to be strengthened. Answored: 10 Skipped. 10 0 Responses Data 1 Payroll should go to computer based 1018/2014 906 AM 2 Inspections and Preplanning 912512014 4:12 PM 3 - -- The promotional process should be modified to encourage lower ranked firefighters to concentrate on being great 9122/2014 9:18 PM aI their jobs As opposed to how much extra they can do for the department. Grants, purchasing, and management lever activities have become the new criteria for promotion at the lowest ranks. I believe this detracts from the actual job and culture of a young fire fighter. These activities are more appropriate for 113 to captain than ff1 to f2 or 12 to M. 4 1 Refocusing on a team mentality. Giving guys to confidence to feel they can make a positive impact and their input 9122/2014 9:05 PM will lead to change. 5 1 Supervisory training: For new FF3, new Captains, new Chiefs On going supervisory training for the previously 9!8/2074 6:18 PM mentioned. Practical skills examinations for now FF3. Incentives for KFD personnel to keep and obtain EMT I /MICT licenses. Incentives for Training and Prevention office personnel to commit to a minimum amount of time 1 in those positions. Technology training for online personnel: how to use small. computer programs, and related them to KFD mission and training and teaching. Budget and accounting education for pcard holders 8 I believe we are actively working on these - Succession planning for Company Officers, higher salaries for top 9/5/2014 10:36 PM positions (to attract good people). 7 BC's need to be on the same page and work together. 9/5/2014 3:38 PM 8 Administration is very light at the top fie and requires another level of mid - managers to take pressure off the 9/5/2014 3:25 PM Prevention and Training Bureau Captains that are always being tasked with duties not related to the day to day performance of their own bureaus. 9 Communication In general to make ere everyone is on the same page, things don't fall thru the cracks and follow 91512014 3:21 PM up can bo done by the appropriate employee. 10 lack of consistency in placement, enforcement and pro ollons, 91512014 3:17 PM Page 33 KFC 2015 -02 Appendix B. Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey Considering your own battalion or bureau, describe any particular weaknesses that need to be strengthened and what the causes might be. 0 Responses Date 1 Certain Are department members smoke marfluana openly in front of the public at Black Pot Park by Hanalei Pier 1018/201412:23 PM after surfing. Rawly bad public relstionsl 1082014 9:06 AM 2 Our battalion is great I would like the specialty units r3 and e8 to due more training with the outside stations. 9/22/2014 9:18 PM Possibly as part of the monthly task performances. 3 Guys need to commit to waking with a crew of four. It Is not right to go down to three to aocomodate personal 9/22/2014 9:05 PM plans, then on the other hand ask for rank for rank or call back when shoe. We have to do our part and be accountable. Also, rescue should respond to rescue caps with four personnel. A FFII should not have to move to 9182014 6:16 PM the engine or to another station. A FF should TA up to fill the position to make Kalskea and R3 full. There is a 9/5/2014 10 :36 PM reason for the FRI qualfflcatlon. 4 1 believe we need more consistency between battalions regarding policies and pmcedures. 9152014 10:36 PM 5 The Prevention Bureau is lading at least another Captain postion and at least another 3 FF III to be able to 9/5/2014 3.25 PM consistently and effectively administer thier duties instead of having to do an overwhelming amount of duties that leave them working many hours of overtime Just to maintain normal functions of the bureau. 9/52014 3:17 PM 6 lack of flexibility 9/5/2014 3:17 PM Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey 08 Think about the next 3.4 years. Do you see any opportunities the department should take advantage of? a Responses Date 1 Trying to improve public relations. 10/6/20141223 PM 2 EMS 1082014 9:06 AM 3 1 think KFD Is under utilizing the opportunity of friends of the Kauai fire dept. There are many wealthy 9222014 9:18 PM philanthropist on this island baking for non profits. 4 It is good to train to emt and hopefully a paramedic level The best measure of success for budgets is money, for 9222014 9;05 PM well being It Is patient care. 5 EMS grants NFA classes 9182014 6:16 PM 6 1 believe our current KFD administration is trying pretty hard to recognize opportunities. We should continue to 9/5/2014 10 :36 PM explore the possibility of taking over the ambulance service. The opportunity may present Itself in the next few years. 7 The grant writing has exploded under to supervision of FF III Vaughan and should continue in that direction for 9/5/2014 3:25 PM funding opportunities. 8 Increase EMS opportunities 9/52014 3:17 PM KFC 2015 -02 Page 34 Appendix B. Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey 09 What are the main challenges you feel the department is facing in the next 3-4 years, if any? Describe the challenges and possible causes. Rn w �ed.8 ... _ # Responses Date 1 More people due to more people. 101512014 12.23 PM 2 Increase number of people chosen for promotional interviews fa one spot from 5 for 1 spa to 7. 9/2512014 4:12 PM 3 Budget. Public perception. Potential large change in officers due to retirements. 9/22/2014 9:18 PM 4 Favoritism, overconfidence 912212014 9:05 PM 5 Budget challenges, possible high number of people refiring after current CBA contract, role and relationship with 9/5/201410:38 PM Human Resources regarding promotion testing and new recruit testing. i - 8 Hiring people who are book smart and not able to actually do the job. 9/5/2014 3:38 PM 7 Funding for everyday operations will start to get cut as the County stake holders canine to make promises to I 9/5/2014 3:25 PM their constituents that are not covered by the County Charter. i 8 promotion roadmap 9/5/2014 3:17 PM Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey Q10 Do you have the equipment you need to do your job? Anew. red: 12 ,,,, raped: 8 Yes No Answer Choices Yes No Total 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Responses 88.87% 8 33.33% 4 12 Page 35 KFC 2015 -02 Appendix B. Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey 011 What equipment are you lacking and need to do your job effectively? A srerns 4 C Responses Data 1 boardshorts, fins, smart phone 9/22/2014 9:06 PM 2 Communication equipment that can be relied on during emergencies such as fires, rescues, traffic collisions 9/612014 6:17 PM 3 Much more professional developernent type Veining Proper up to date vehicles that are not stolen by the upper 915/2014 3:26 PM chiefs as they never budget or purchase their own vehdes as they should and jusbfy it before the County Council 4 current bunker gear in need of repair 915/2014 3:18 PM Answer Choices Yes No Total KFC 2015 -02 Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey 012 Are work assignments and responsibilities clearly communicated to you? Answered. 12 S> pped:8 Y.. I i zL N f a. Nom 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 10D% Responses 83.33% 10 18.67% 2 12 Page 36 1 2 Answer Choices Yes No Total Appendix B. Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey 013 What changes would you like to see so you better understand your work assignments and responsibilities? Answered; 2 Skipped: 18 Responses pate On gang Recruit evaluation forms for Captains to fill out after recruit 8 hour rotations and after recruit station 9/0/2014 6.22 PM assignments. Captain expectations and evaluations Crew expectations and evaluations The Prevention and Training Bureau's are lacking an administrative battalion chief that would dearly be able to 915/2014 3:29 PM pass goals through the chain of command instead of how it is now with the Fire Chief and the Deputy Chief randomly assigning whomever happens to be In their line of sight as they come into or out of the office. Yes Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey 014 Do you get useful feedback on how you're doing in carrying out your work assignments? Answered: 12 Skipped:8 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Responses 66.67% 33.33% 8 4 12 Page 37 KFC 2015 -02 Appendix B. Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey Q Describe what feedback would be more useful to you. 11.v 4 0 Responses Date 1 More praise for jogb well done? 10181201412.25 PM 2 More frequent sit downs with F1 and or F2 9/25/2014 4:13 PM 3 On going assessments and evaluatbns from instructors. captains and chiefs 9/8/2014 6:23 PM 4 Constructive qualitative and quantitative feedback surveys instead of the yearly job performance hack write up we 9/512014 3.32 PM get now Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey 16 Do you feel you get the training you need to do your job safely and effectively? Answerod:12 Sk�pped:6 Yes No 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses YeS 66.67% No 33.33% Total KFC 2015 -02 8 4 12 Page 38 Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey 01 'What additional training do you feel you need? Ans,ored *4 Skipped_ 1s r Responses 1 Safe chain saw operation. We have never had any classes about this. Everyone just assumes that everyone knows how to safely use chain saws 2 Live fire training EMT state level and MICT traifung 3 Much more peer reviewed and sanctioned training available through the National Fire Acadey and agencies similar to them. 4 accountable training, not unmonitored monthly tasks Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey 018 Are there clear and consistent processes and procedures in place so you can do your work effectively? Answered: 12 S..ipped:8 Yes No Answer Choices Yes No Total Appendix B. Data 10/812014 12:27 PM 9/8/2014 6.24 PM 9/5/2014 3:33 PM 9/52014 3 18 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Responses 66.67% 33.33% 8 4 12 Page 39 KFC 2015 -02 Appendix B. Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey How should processes and procedures be changed or improved? Answered:4 Skippod:16 s Responses Date 1 If someone tees an official claim of discrimination and harrassment, it gets filed away in the tresh can. There is 10/61201412:31 PM NO proper process or procedure thatgais followed if arrymisirrof disainrination, harrassment, orworkplace violence is Ned 2 More PPs and SOG's need to be created. 9/252014 4:14 PM 3 Consistency. 9/222014 9.20 PM 4 The Kauai Fire Department has no written SOPS in place for even the most bask of duties. This la a good place 9152014 3 34 PM to start Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey 020 Are you satisfied with communications within the department? Answered:12 Skip;ed: a Yes C-1 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Yes 56.33% 7 No 41.67% 5 Total 12 Page 40 KFC 2015 -02 Appendix B. Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey 021 What are your suggestions for improving communications? Answered: S Skipped: 1E 0 Responses Date 1 Honesty. Accountability. 10/6/201412.31 PM 2 Read your emails. Be accountable to your committee. Know who Is your committee leader. Be a productive 902014 6:29 PM contributor to your committee. Voice your concerns always with at least one possible solution. 3 i• We need to 6x our inter -ofte mail system It is randomly delivered and pieked up. Very frustrating 9/5/2014 10:38 PM 4 Prevention Inspectors are expected to use our own personal Dell phones for everyday duly use and we need 9/5/2014 3:38 PM personal computer devices to do work on at home Instead of on our private pes at home. 5 consistency between battalions 915/2014 3.19 PM Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey Q22 Is the department's leadership (Chief, Deputy Chief, Battalion Chiefs and Water Safety Officer) effective in providing a clear vision and motivation for the department and its staff? Answored:11 Sk,pped:9 Yes —1 No 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Amwor Choices Responses Yes 63.64% 7 No 36.36% 4 Total 11 Page 41 KFC 2015 -02 Appendix B. Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey 02- What do they do particularly well? Answered 7 Skipped. 13 m1f Responses Date 1 Communicate. However, they also drop the bell on this many times. 10AM14 12:33 PM 2 Communicating job duties and assignments. Public relations is a major component of our jobs 1016/2014 9:07 AM 3 BC communicates dearly through email on KFD events, vacation avatiab0.ty, eta 9,252014 4:15 PM 4 Communication 91222014 9:20 PM. 5 They allow people who are motivated the opportunity to follow through on their plans. 922/2014 9.10 PM 6 kkk 9/6@01412:05 PM 7 Westerman has brought a whole new level of skip to the Fire Chief position. I believe he truly cares about us. 9/52014 10:46 PM Aside from his administrative work, he listens to us and has shown that he can handle criticism. He is willing to reconsider decisions after our feedback. He seems to fight hard for our budget. Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey 024 What is it about the leadership you would like to see improved or changed? Answered:4 Skipped- 16 III Responses Date 1 Dissemination of Information in a timely manner to all KFD. Regular monthly updates from leadership 9/8/2014 6 31 PM ` 2 The BCs get on the same page or don't show animosity between each other In front of the department. 9/52014 3 41 PM 3 1. Deputy Chief office moved to the fire administration office 9/52014 3:37 PM 4 projects not followed up or held accountable 9/512014 3.20 PM KFC 2015 -02 Page 42 Appendix B. Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey W Effective leadership is important for any department. How should people be encouraged to move into KFD leadership positions? Answered. 110 Sk ped:10 0 Responses Date 1 10/62014 1236 PM 2 — ay is a benefit as well as training to accomplish the job 10/62014 9:08 AM 3 Be involved in more classes and/ or committees. 9252014 4.16 PM 4 j Through actions and consistency. Not through nepotism and good of boy networks. 9222014 9.22 PM 5 should rise naturally through the ranks. If your focus is promoting you will lose sight of a rewarding career. 922/2014 9:16 PM The job naturally will create leaders. Motivated personnel should not be centralized. Crew dynamic is so important. 6 Pay the leadership more than the people they lead. i 9/8/2014 6.32 PM 7 The message has to came from the top. It needs to be brought up more often and directed at the right people - 9WO14 10:51 PM mostly Captains. 8 For the betterment of the department. Not for the rank. 9152014 3:43 PM 1 9 Promotions are not merit based. Chief officers need to have much more fire based education and management 9/5/2014 3.40 PM skl;s before being assigned their position. 10 more mentorship 9/52014 3:20 PM s 1 2 3 4 5 Kauai Fire Department Staff Survey 026 Please share any other comments that would contribute to this assessment. Any: ed:5 Responses For the most part, the department has and is doing a great job in heading into the future effectively. This self- assessment is a good example. Never forget the moment you opened your acceptance :ester. Ask for solutions as well as causes My message is that we have come a long way in the right d :reckon - and need to continue. I trope your efforts can help with a few minor course adjustments. We do a lot of work on our annual budget and we know that over $1,000.000.00 a year gets turned back to the general fund. This is money that we have justified and received and turning it back Is just bad for moral Date 10/6/201412:36 PM 9/222014 9:16 PM 9/6/2014 6:32 PM 9/52014 10:51 PM 9152014 3 40 PM Page 43 KFC 2015 -02 Page intentionally left blank. KFC 2015 -02 Appendix B. Page 44 Appendix C. Kauai Fire Department Public Survey 01 Please indicate all the services the Kauai Fire Department (KFD) provides our community. Answered: 84 :ed:I Public education an... Fire response Ocean safety services_. Land and water search and... First responder... Hazardous materials — Fire Inspections -. Natural disaster_. All of the above None of the above 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 60% 6D% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Public education and fire prevention presentations 47.82% 40 Fire response 51.18% 43 Ocean safety services (prevention and rescues) 48A3% 39 Land and water search and rescue - �. 48.81% 41 Felt responder services -- - - — 60.00% 42 Hazardous materials Incidents 46.43% 39 Fire inspections and fire code issues — _ 48.81% 41 Natural disaster response -4 4924% 38 All of the above 88.10% 74 None of the above 1.19% 1 Total Respondents: 64 Page 45 KFC 2015 -02 Appendix C. Kauai Fire Department Public Survey 02 Please indicate which of the following services offered by the Kauai Fire Department (KFD) you or your family have used in the last three (3) years. (mark all that apply) Answered: 80 Skipped:5 1 or a family member... KFD responded to a call to_. KFD responded to a call to_. KFD did a fire r ' t safety-. - KFD responded to a call to_. Lifeguards - provided we Lifeguards oce oce ■ provided ... KFD helped with a searc... None of the above, no KF... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses I or a family member participated in fire prevention training offered by KFD 2838% 21 KFD responded to a call to put out a fire in a residential tame 7.50% 6 KFD responded to a call to put out a fire in a business 3.75% 3 KFD did a Ike safety Inspection for my business 15.00% 12 KFD responded to a cal! for a medical emergency and were the first responders - 4' 00x 36 - Lifeguards provided ocean safety information at the beach 23.78% 19 Lifeguards provided ocean rescue services 10.00% 8 KFD helped with a search and 4scue operation for me or someone in my family 835% 5 None of the above, no KFD services have been used 35.00% 28 Total Respondents: 50 — — KFC 2015 -02 Page 46 Appendix C. Kauai Fire Department Public Survey 03 Personnel arrived in a timely manner. Anf —eyed: �5 Skipped? 30 Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied no._ Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don 't know /No opinion 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50'ro 60% 70% 00% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Very satisfied 78.16% 43 Somewhat satisfied I 18.39% 9 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 1.82% 1 Somewhat dissatisfied --- - 1.82% 1 Very dissatisfied 0.00% 0 Don't know/No opinion 11 82% 1 Total Page 47 KFC 2015 -02 Kauai Fire Department Public Survey Q4 Personnel were knowledgeable in dealing with your situation Answered: Skipped: 30 Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied no— Somewhat l dissatisfied. v Very dissatisfied Don't know/No opinion Answer Choices Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor diesel Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know/No opinion Total KFC 2015 -02 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 80% 70% 80% 90% 100% Reaer .— Kauai Fire Department Public Survey 05 Since you were very dissatisfied, please describe what additional knowledge was needed. Answered:0 ipped: 85 Appendix C. 42 9 2 1 0 1 55 Page 48 Kauai Fire Department Public Survey Q6 Personnel answered your questions and kept you informed Answered: 54 Skipped: 31 Very satisfied somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied no._ Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't knowlNo opinion 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Very satisfied 72.22% Somewhat satisfied 14.81% Neither satisfied nor d:ssstfsfied 9.26% Somewhat dissatisfied 0.00% Very dissatisfied 1.85% Don't know/No opinion 1'M Total Appendix C. 39 8 5 0 1 1 >K Page 49 KFC 2015 -02 KFC 2015 -02 Kauai Fire Department Public Survey Since you were very dissatisfied, what more should have been done to answer your questions and keep you informed? Answered:1 Skipped: 92 &pones y couldn't speak tagalog. Kauai Fire Department Public Survey 08 Personnel were professional, courteous and helpful Answered:': Skipped: 32 Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied no... Somewhat dissatisfied Very diasatisfied Don't know/No opinion Appendix C. Date 8120/20141222 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Very satisfied 83.02% 44 Somewhat satisfied — - - -- 745% 4 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 7.55% 4 Somewhat dissatisfied 0.00% 0 Very dissatisfied 1.89% 1 Don't know/No opinion 0.00% 0 Total 53 Page 50 Appendix C. Kauai Fire Department Public Survey Since you were very dissatisfied, what could personnel have done to be more professional, courteous and helpful? Ynswarod:1 Skipped: 92 Dffie rve,opment - - - 9/512014117 PM - - - Page 51 KFC 2015 -02 Appendix C. Kauai Fire Department Public Survey Q,ak Feel free to add your comments on the services you received ,swered: 16 ppe . • Responses Date 1 Braddah Sam Lee and his crew along with ALL the different Hanalei Fire Crews are Exceptional Firemen. We 0/72014 4:30 PM 'feel safe that timely are around to help our community. They are the True Heroes of the North Shore!!! J -- - - -. 2 The members of the Kauai fire Department in the Hanalsi/Princeville station have always been very professional, 9/32014120 PM kind, knowledgeable, and very helpful. 3 When I had a bicycle accident, every precaution was made to keep me safe, comfortable, and at ease. I was very 9/320141 09 PM appreciative of the professionalism, yet klndnem and gentleness of the men that came to my aid 4 Aloha- Pat Hunter - Williams responding to survey (wife of retired former KFD BC Teddy Wirioms). I'm still VERY 9/3201411:18 AM Interested In pursuing a Jr. FF program for our island's youth and think s could be another feather in the cap of KFD and the County. I wish we could break through the resistance encountered by some of the members of KFD when we first tied to start a program (I believe them to have been some of the most senior on- Orealne members of Dept who frankly either: 1) were worried or concerned stout possible impact to them d,redly -such as more work 2) were worried or concerned about BC Williams and since his wife was involved they were just not going to support previous effort, 3) were worried or concerned about me, personally, being involved in the effort so they were just not going to support, or 4) were worried or concerned about the Chief and since he supported the effort they were not going to do so. I'd so like an effort this time to meet with success and come to fruition. I still have all the files and am ready to take Lip the cause when the time us rightl I'm still grateful to Chief Westerman for being supportive and to Capt. David Bukoski for taking this on when he was with Fire Prevention. Also grateful to those who supported the from -the -heart efforts. It should be noted that another reason, which could be addressed, that I learned about from talking to new hires was the notion of "hierarchy' within the KFD. Some "rookies" felt that they were crew; needed to be quiet until established within Dept.,; didn't feet there was support from their Captain, so they dkint want to get involved and be seen as "making waves "; and, lastly, the erroneous things about "more work' being talked about in stations. The program, from the beginning. acknowledged that members of thevKFD participate in lots if volunteer activities. It was felt strongly by founding Committee members that instructors should and would be paid for their services. it was also felt strongly by founding Committee members that the Issue of safety would be at the forefront- but that hands on experience with fighting fires was important for youth participants who had been assessed for ability to participate in this kind of activity AND that kind of activity would only be available to those who had already taken at least one cycle of the program. This decision was reached after reviewing many successful Jr. FF programs across the nation] Apologies for providing input M this forum which may not be appropriate. Mahalel 1 -I. 5 Thank you for the excellent services over the years from KFD. Our ketki at the preschool look up to our 9/3/2014 7 15 AM Firefighters and they are superheroes in our community) 6 showed compassion for family members as well as person needing medical services. 9/22014 10.33 AM 7 We are time adventure tour company, Outfitters Kauai. On several occasions KFD has responded to calls for 8/272014 242 PM assistance for lour participants who were injured in slips resulting in broken bones. In one case, a tour group was stranded from flash (boding. All our guides are trained In First Ai 1ICPR and water safety, and we try our best to exercise good judgement and self-evacuate when possible. But in some cases the nature of the injury or situation requires assistance for a safe evacuation. KFD personnel are ALWAYS extremely helpful, professional, and caring We could not be more appreciative. They are truly Kauars flnest. Please feel most welcome to contact me If further into or comments would be helpful. Rick Haviland 742.9887 or rick®outfitlerskauai coin 8 KFD personnel prAsent themselves well and are always very courteous, compassionate and professional at the 8272014 10:13 AM same time. 9 1 applaud the KFD leadership for Its proactive seeking and acquiring additional resources for training and 81252014 12:39 PM equipping KFD personnel to have greater capacity and professionalism in serving the people of Kauai. Great job with demonstrating can do instead of no can! 10 We have not personally needed the services that the fire department offers in the last 3 years but they are so 8/232014 6.33 PM accessible and visible in our community and give us great comfort- I read about all of the rescues and ways that they help us In our community on a daily basis. They are exceptional. KFC 2015 -02 Page 52 Appendix C. Kauai Fire Department Public Survey 11 i have always had a deep respect for our North Stare and Kapaa Fire Department. 8=014 7:48 AM 12 We were very pleased with the Kauai Fire Department personnel who responded to my 911 cell for assistance 8/ WO14 5:13 PM with my husband who was very It 1 couldnl IM him and he had to go to the Emergency Room. It was the first time I ever dialed 911. 1 was so relieved they came so quiddy and iMW him onto the stretcher to go in the ambulance Mahalo nui Ice to all of them. 13 Ali of my dealing with KFD have been nothing but positive. I am a big supporter. Keep up the great work! 8/22/2014 4:34 PM 14 Consistently, the fire department over a few decades, have always performed excellently on the north shore in 8!2212014 3:12 PM any event I have been involved. This includes my own rescue at a young age, putting out a fire burning near my house. being present and finding my Mandl who committed suicide. being helpful after the fact vrith providing necessary information for a hospitalized patient, educating my students, accurately pinpointing an adverse drug reaction that was not discerned by the doctor, resuscitating a distressed child in my presence. The list goes on. I am consistently proud of our fire department. I give them 5 stars for performance. I would give them 10 if there were that many. Many, many mahalos for years of invaluable service care-talti g of our community. I really can't say enough good things about the fire department and have no complaints. 15 CERT is a great outreach for KFD They have a great team supporlmg the CERT community. 8/22/2014 2:41 PM 18 my husband died. 812012D14 12:23 PM Page 53 KFC 2015 -02 Kauai Fire Department Public Survey 011 How would you rate the overall service of the Kauai Fire Department? Answered: 79 S!: pped:6 Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied no_ Somewhat l dissatisfied — Very dissatisfied Dontknow/No opinion Answer Choices Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatc Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't kncw/No opinion Total 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 6D% 70% 80% 90% 100% Kauai Fire Department Public Survey Responses 66.82% 17.72% 8.86% 2.53% 127% 3.80% Q�i . Since you answered very dissatisfied, what changes or improvements would you like to see in the Kauai Fire Department? 9 Responses Date 1 I see abuses of county funds/6me. They are considered working but yet they can leisurely drink coffee at 9!4!2014 9:52 A Starbucks or other coffee houses. attend sporting events and even coach teams. The entire crew goes to these games and they are on duty. Th.s Is an abuse on our public funds. KFC 2015 -02 Appendix C. 52 14 7 2 1 3 79 Page 54 Kauai Fire Department Public Survey Q14 Feel free to share any other comments or suggestions with Chief Bob Westerman. A —wered: 27 skipped: s5 Responses 1 Why doesn't the Kauai Fire Department have a rip with ladder attached to It IIke the ones I see on Oahu? Not the oit0s with the driver In the rear, but the ones that the ladder/bucket is attached to thelrudk. 2 Hi Bob, Thank you for all you and your crew do. It would be helpful H the sirens could be modified to minimize discomfort to the dogs, the resultant howling, and disruption to peace and sleep. 3 Lobby Kauai county and stab officials to build afire station between Anahola and Kilauea 4 Dear Chief Westerman, I have introduced myself to you at one of the Lihue Business Association meetings. Please join us in our quest to prevent falls here on Kauai. Thank you for all you do leading a great team of responders. Rachene Bachran 241-3554 Rachetie.BachranCdoh.hawan.gove Appendix C. Date 515/2014 1:32 PM 915/2014 1.59 AM 9412014 5:10 PM 9f42014 11:55 AM 5 Rein in your Ore fighters from uselessly driving around with county equ'rpmenL gas . and tine. Also please work on 9/42014 9.52 AM these individuals pursuing personal interests (coaching teams) on work time. They are on duty for 24 hours and getting paid to work. Other employers on Kauai, would not tolerate or condone this behavior and employees would be fired or reprimanded. It is cornuptlll This is an abuse of public funds which we as residents of Kauai are paying for trough our property taxes. What a better fire department we could have H these employees were to spend their time actually working. B Encourage more local recruits getting hired. I see all two guys from other places on the bucks. I know plenty 942014 7.37 AM local residents trying to get In so they don't have to move away or go for a job that pays less or bsnl as rewarding What can be done on Island to help residents get the initial training they need to get them to the from of the One when it comes time to hire? Thank you, Chief Westerman. You have an astonishing group of professionals that are a true blessing to our island. Appreciate the hard work of the Chief and Deputy f AssL Chief Blaylock and staff and all members of KFD. Appreciate the Chiefs efforts to bring Dept to a new level- with the addition of admin positions, new equipment, outreach to community, and striving for accreditation (1 belleve that's the tens) - which requires a let of tine, energy, collaboration (which is not always easy and can be frustrating) and is arduous- AND trying to "man' stations with more FFs- to increase the ability to respond appropriately for the bent of our island community! To say nothing of adding a new station (Karakea) so that response rates will be better and our insurance rates might be better( I'm sure there are lots of otter things done which I have forgotten or may not be aware of, but I'm grateful for the KFD and all they dot The only thing I would add, and I've discussed with the Chief, as I've discussed the Jr. FF program, is an effort to have more women in Dept- both as WSOs (Lifeguards) and as FFs- I know that last one is ad] controversial and I'm well aware of the history of former female KFD members, but Its important to strive for diversity- in ethnicity as well as gender. Years from now we will look back on this and ask what was the big deal? 9 Having the CERT members well trained Is important when a large Incident happens here Maybe there should be CERT training revels with certification and recognized identification so that CERT team members can be looked at as a trained volunteer members (reserve)of the Fire Department that can depended upon and be of trained knowledgeable help. This may also help with the cost of a incident response and build community pride and awareness in the Fire Department. The CERT program might include a young person, a training so that they may want to go into the Fire Department as a career and also a place for the retired person to be of help where they can . Thank you guys for all that you do. 10 Mahal. nub kcal Would like to have the fires safety program with the truck scheduled more often in our community, as many families do not practice fire drills in then homes. 11 There needs to be a couple more fire stations on the island. Maybe on in Kilauea with an engine and a Mick and one in Haena with a couple trucks (no engine). 12 Why the huge budget when home Ores are in steady decline 13 I There should be a charge for rescues. AD people (locals and visitors) would not take so much risks and would do some homework prior to hikes or swimming to make sure it is safe. 9/32014 1:12 PM 9/32014 11:33 AM 9/3201410:54 AM 9/3/2014 7:17 AM 9/3/2014 7:12 AM OWD14 4:40 AM 0/2201410:38 AM Page 56 KFC 2015 -02 Appendix C. Kauai Fire Department Public Survey Q13 Are there any services you would like to see the Kauai Fire Department provide that are not offered now? Answered: 24 Skipped: 81 k Responses Date 1 EMS. Ambulance comes minutes after the fire truck comes 9/512014 1 -.18 PM 2 We need a Fire station between Anahola and Kilauea.. 9/4/2014 5.10 PM 3 Yes, please work with me to provide tome assessments for our elderly. I am a Public Health Educator, Rachelle 914/2014 11.55 AM Bachran, 241 -3564 for the Department Of Health. I am working with the State's plan to prevent falls and home assessments and modifications are one of our foundational pillars. -- -- �14fil)14_9.52 4 Yes, they should be working or training. AM - _— 5 — 1 Think that the way things are run for the public are working well for the community as it is. Having the Fire 9/3/2014 4:23 PM department co -respond with AMR provides Impeccable care to the community 6 I Is there really anything that you don't already do?? ?7779777 9/3/2014 1:12 PM 7 Jr FF Program (guess this is where I should have written what 1 wrote previously). Forgot to also express 9/31201411:33 AM grelefulnessfor Kalani Viema, head of Lifeguards - and his staff. They, too, were very supportive. 8 An expansion of the CERT program to Include higher levels of training programs with certification' 9/3/201410:54 AM 9 What you are doing is enough to do effectively anymore would decrease the effectiveness and cost the taxpayer 9132014 9:18 AM more money 10 Faster respone to the Haena area. Also faster response to the Moloa- Kilauea fame area. 9/3120`141712 AM 11 Having a Fire Station in the Kilauea area would be appreciated. 8/30/20141027 AM 12 1 cant think of any more than they already provide 8/28/2014 7:38 AM 13 No, they are a real asset to the community and don not need additional tasks. Just keep training and doing what 812712014 10:58 AM they do so well 14 EMT service needs to be brought into the Fire Department It Is absurd that such service is provided by a 8/25/2014 2:15 PM separate company; and (for those of us who Me beyond Princeville), the additional time required for the EMT ambulance to arrive from Kilauea can be life - threatening. 15 More in -house residential courtesy inspections 8/25/2014 9:18 AM 16 response to pesticide complaints since no one also seems to care 8/22/2014 5:58 PM 17 1 can't think of any. 8/22/2014 5:14 PM 18 — Yes - A tracking of resident and visitor responses. Mostly the visitor responses so we can see where we need to 8/22/2014 3:40 PM improve our education. Showing the legislature the impact of rescues, especially for visitors, could help with future needs (right now I don't think it is being tracked). 19 It would be helpful in the peak tourist season to have an ambulance located in the. Hanalei area as response time 812212014 325 PM from Kilauea is usually 20 to 30 minutes to Kee 20 not sure 81=014 1,13 PM 21 None. KFD is doing a great job! 8222014 2:31 PM 22 8/2220141:04 PM Extended lifeguard hours until 5:30 or so in the summer. There are many more children visiting with their parents and swimming later. 23 None 812220141:00 PM 24 1 better medical training. 8/201201412:23 PM Page 55 KFC 2015 -02 Appendix C. Kauai Fire Department Public Survey 14 Fre Station in the Kilauea area would be appreciated! 5130/2014 1027 AM 15 None other to say that I am completely satisfied with the Fire Departments service Great Job 8/2812014 7.38 AM 18 Thank you to all the Kauai Fire Fighters that take the time and educate our kids in classes and through field trips. 8127/2014 1:04 PM It is such an important part of the community and it makes many of the kids want to be just like them and sous lives everyday! 17 I appreciated the presence of the Fire Department at the Kauai Farm Bureau Fair this past weekend. It was nice 8!2712014 10:43 AM to capture local residences that may not have had the opportunity to go through fire home training. Great job! 18 See #4 above. 82512014 2:15 PM 19 Keep up the great work. Bob. 8/252014 12:40 PM 20 1 would recommend a more unified effort to include the Ocean Safety Bureau in the forefront, alongside the fire 8/252014 9:18 AM personnel, whenever accolades are handed ouL..as a team effort; rather than a segmented or separated division. Sort of like a quarterback always recognizing his lineman when he Is honored; the admin staff would fall Into the same category. 21 Mahalo, Chief Westerman - to you and everyone in your department. 81222014 5:14 PM 22 1 have only had experience with Poipu and Lihue stations but both are models of excellence. Mahalo. 8222014 4:35 PM 23 1 am anxious for Fire Department to receive pre - notification disclosure of pesticide spraying by the large 8222014 4:35 PM agricultural corporations so that they may be able to properly respond to an emergency situation. 24 LOVE our Kauai Fire Dept. and Lifeguards! A few lifeguards might need a refresher course on what to say/ how to 8/22/2014 3.40 PM respond to difficult situations (nudity, (opless, turtles). Grateful for the amazing men and women of KFD and Lifeguards!! 25 lam happy the choice was made to Integrate the life guards with the fire department. That makes good sense. 8/222014 3:13 PM 28 The credibility of the fire department has been challenged by recent fife guard reports about using public funds 8122/2014 2.39 PM for private business use and the retaliation therein. I know these guys and have no reason to believe that they would make this up. Also, the fire department guys fishing off Niihau is damaging to an otherwise sterling reputation. 27 None 822/20141:OD PM Page 57 KFC 2015 -02 Page intentionally left blank. KFC 2015 -02 Appendix C. Page 58 Appendix D. Kauai County Fire Department September 2014 - Public Meeting Input KAPA'A PUBLIC LIBRARY — September 8,2014; 6:00 -8:00 PM Presenters: Deputy Fire Chief John Blalock, Diane Zachary, Kauai Planning & Action Alliance KOLOA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER — September 11, 2014; 6:00 -8:00 PM Presenters: Fire Chief Robert Westerman and Diane Zachary, Kauai Planning & Action Alliance KILAUEA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER — September 16, 2014; 6:00 -8:00 PM Presenters: Deputy Fire Chief John Blalock; Diane Zachary, Kauai Planning & Action Alliance KEKAHA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER — September 24, 2014; 6:00 -8:00 PM Presenters: Fire Chief Robert Westerman and Diane Zachary, Kauai Planning & Action Alliance LIHWE PUBLIC LIBRARY — September 22, 2014; 6:00 -8:00 PM Presenters: Fire Chief Robert Westerman and Diane Zachary, Kauai Planning & Action Alliance Specific Areas to be Improved • Enable cell phone coverage in Kalalau and the Napali Coast • Hotels and TVRs need to take responsibility for educating guests • Identify type of caller regarding emergency (i.e., resident or visitor) • Examine all building plans to ensure fire truck accessibility (e.g., width of driveways, steep grades), especially in Kalaheo • Lack of fire hydrants on Waipouli Road, have only pipe stands; need more collaboration with Dept. of Water to correct • Consider charging for rescues • Increase cultural sensitivity and sense of place by using Hawaiian place names on Lifeguard Towers • Establish a legislative committee • Work on succession planning • Examine cost effectiveness of providing an EMS staff person at Hanalei Station • Encourage Ocean Safety staff to become knowledgeable of State Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation rules and provide assistance to the public and document and report incidents when DOBOR staff are unavailable • Determine service area and standards for response time for Anahola to Kilauea and for the North shore • Challenge is to do more with less + Lifeguards' responsibilities should include knowledge of the county and state rules at the beach parks; lifeguards should document and report rule violations to other county and state agencies, such as unpermitted surfing schools and commercial boat tours, and illegal waterskiing • Cross train everyone as Ocean Safety Lifeguards and Fire Fighters; all equivalent • Examine ways to reduce visitor risk - taking • Succession planning and correcting the pay inversion to generate incentive for the higher ranking positions Page 59 KFC 2015 -02 Appendix D. What Does KFD Do Well? • Community education • Good standard of care provided; community knows what to expect • Department does more things than people realize • Stays visible in the community • Continue responding to emergency medical calls • Training and certification programs are well done and provide opportunities for salary increases • Support operation of AIR-1 (KFD helicopter) instead of contracting with Inter - Island Helicopters • Great administration for twenty years • Lots of positive changes in providing public services • Great job providing emergency medical assistance until AMR arrives • Awesome handling of the Ibsen storage house fire and wish that citations could be awarded to those firefighters who demonstrated incredible teamwork. • Very successful at securing grant funding which saves the County a lot of money • Providing education programs at schools Other Services KFD Should Provide • Recoup costs for emergency rescues and provide visitor education (e.g., Grand Canyon National Park), with warnings of the high cost of Medivac services • Provide a training facility for fire suppression and rescue training • Improve the Powerline Trail as a one -way road from Princeville to Lihu'e for emergencies so there is access to Wilcox Hospital and for evacuations; install a breakaway gate; use Homeland Security funds • For the North Shore, add a pumper truck to serve as first responder vehicle operated by a mix of volunteers and staff • Have at least one EMT on staff at each fire station • Assess the feasibility of using tax dollars for having KFD take over emergency medical services from AMR • Currently the closest EMS base, operated by AMR, is in Kilauea. Given the distance from the base for Hanalei, Wainiha and Ha'ena, KFD should give special attention to taking over the EMS functions for that part of the island, perhaps as a pilot program • Take over EMS then provide multi - levels of response with more screening at the first level with qualified dispatch personnel • Assist with ADA access, fall prevention for aging population, and inspections for ADA compliance • Create a volunteer fire fighter reserve force that goes through the same training and requirements as county personnel; well -liked volunteers can be hired as F/T employees • Based on areas of increasing population and growth, determine where a new fire station might be sited (e.g., Olohena Road, Kapa'a) Page 60 KFC 2015 -02 7 n n N O O N 'G N ON I--h County of Kauai Kauai Fire Department 2014 Professional Develooment Plan Overview Fill"71 Firefighter I Firefighter 11 Firefighter III Firefighter III Fire Captain Flre Captain Fire Captain Fire Captain Suppresdon Rescue Suppression Prevention ression Suppression Hazat Rescue Prevention Firefighter f Hazmat Technician PumpMriver Operator Pump /Driver Operator Fire Officer 1 Fire Officer I Fire Officer I Fire Officer I Firefighter II Surf Rescue Technician 11 Mobile Water Mobile Water Supply Fire Instructor 1 Fire Instructor 1 Fire Instructor 1 Fire Instructor I Hazmat Ops Confined Space Rescue Technician II Safety Officer Fire Inspector I Fire Inspector I Fire Inspector I Fire Inspector I ICS 100/200 ICS 100/200 ICS 300/400 ICS 300/400 ICS 300/400 ICS 300/400 ICS 300/400 ICS 300/400 S -130, S -190 Firefighter 11 Hazmat Safety Officer Safety Officer Safety Officer Safety Officer Safety Officer Safety Officer Pump/Driver Operator Hazmat Technician Hazmat Technician l�lazmet Technician - Hamrat I'cchnician Hazmat "technician Hazmat "technician Hazmat Technician Swift Water Rescue Swift Water Rescue f=ire )O actor I I lazmat Incident Hazmat Incident Surf Rescue Technician Life Safety Awareness Technician Commander Commander II l'dueator i Confined Space Confined Space Rescue Fire Instructot 5 -215 WUI Confined Space Confined Space Rescue Public Information Rescue Awareness I echmcum II Rescue Technician If I echnician II Pfficer Surf Rescue Rope Rescue Technician 11 fire Investigatot Rope Rescue Rope Rescue (:ire Investigator O ration Technician 11 `technician Il Rope Rescue Public Safety Diver I Public Safety Diver f Plan Review Operations .xaminer Years of Service 1 tar + 4 years + 6 ,,earn 10 ycani + 10 years + 10 years + Education High School High School High School Di loma/GED Di loma/GED Di loma/GED AAS Fire Science Promotional Examination Written Exam Written Exam Written Exam Written Examination Written Examination Written Examination Skills Assessment Physical Agility Skills Assessment Assessment Centers Assessment Centers Assessment Centers Interview Interview Interview Interview Interview License/Cerdfleate County Training 1. Driver's License 1. Discrimination Policy 2. Medical Examiners Certificate 2. Work Place Violence 3. CPR 3. Drug Free Workplace 4. 1' Responder 4. Reasonable Suspicion Yellow Highfight =Under Review t.ighr <irven Highlight = Implemented Orange Highlight = Proposed J.ight Blua = Proposed for Prevention V M 7 G. X M KFC 2015 -02 . 1 . , I County of Kauai Fire Department 4444 Rice Street, Suite 315, Lihu`e, HI 96766 808 -241 -4980 • f . 1 . , I County of Kauai Fire Department 4444 Rice Street, Suite 315, Lihu`e, HI 96766 808 -241 -4980 Jesse Fukushima Chair Eugene Jimenez Vice -Chair COUNTY OF KAUAI FIRE COMMISSION c/o Office of Boards and Commissions 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 Lihu`e, HI 96766 2015 MEETING SCHEDULE Members: Savita Agarwal Dan Brown Heidy Huddy- Yamamoto Bradley Maruyama Jimmy Miranda All meetings will occur at 2:00 p.m. every I" Monday of each month in the Mo`ikeha Building Meeting Room 2 A /B. (Unless specified otherwise) January 5, 2015 February 2, 2015 March 2, 2015 April 6, 2015 May 4, 2015 June 1, 2015 July 6, 2015 August 3, 2015 September 8, 2015 (Tuesday) October 5, 2015 November 2, 2015 December 7, 2015 An Equal Opportunity Employer KFC 2014 -27 (a) Jesse Fukushima Chair Eugene Jimenez Vice -Chair COUNTY OF KAUAI FIRE COMMISSION c/o Office of Boards and Commissions 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 Lihu`e, HI 96766 2015 MEETING SCHEDULE Members: Savita Agarwal Dan Brown Heidy Huddy- Yamamoto Bradley Maruyama Jimmy Miranda All meetings will occur at 2:00 p.m. every 1St Monday of every other month in the Mo`ikeha Building Meeting Room 2 A /B. (Unless specified otherwise) January 5, 2015 March 2, 2015 May 4, 2015 July 6, 2015 September 8, 2015 (Tuesday) November 2, 2015 An Equal Opportunity Employer KFC 2014 -27 (b)