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Fire Department
2018 Budget Presentation
March 31, 2017
Robert Westerman, Fire Chief
Kilipaki Vaughan, Deputy Fire Chief
Fire Department
I MISSION
To preserve and protect life, property, and the environment of Kauai County from all hazards
and emergencies.
II VISION
Kaua'i Fire Department creates a safer community by continually striving for excellence in
prevention and emergency response.
Values
Communications -
Attitude -
Respect -
Excellence -
Integrity -
Stewardship -
We are committed to strive for open , honest, fair and timely
communications in all our interactions.
We believe that a positive attitude will enhance our effectiveness.
We are guided by a deep respect for others within the department and in the
community we serve .
We are dedicated to providing excellent service, recognizing that we are
accountable to the public and to each other in our perform::mce.
Our actions are grounded in a commitment to be ethical at all times and to
serve with integrity.
We recognize and willingly accept our responsibility as stewards of our
community and the environment.
III FYl 7 SUCCESSES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Department/ Administration
1) In October 2016, KFD completed the hiring process for the Deputy Fire Chief. We hired
Kilipaki Vaughan.
2) The Firefighters, OSO's and staff attended many community events such as the Senior
Valentine's Dance, Lights On Rice, Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade, and HOSPICE
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Concert in the Sky to name a few. Over a 1,000 volunteer hours and hundreds of on-duty,
hours were spent in setting up and tearing down these events.
3) In January 2017, Administration Secretary and Ocean Safety Program Specialist
completed All Hazards Incident Management Training.
4) In February 2017 , KFD began to utilize the National Association of State Procurement
Officers (NASPO) purchasing process for equipment purchases, as approved by the State
of Hawaii and COK. AED Purchases were completed and delivered in February 2017,
with the SCBA Purchase in-progress. Additional cost-savings can be realized by the
newly approved contract for purchasing Fire Engine Apparatus.
5) In anticipation of a big workforce retirement at the end ofthis year, Fire Administration
completed the Fire Fighter Recruit Interview process of 35 Candidate Interviews in
February 2017.
6) In March 2017, Fire Administration initiated succession-planning process for anticipated
transition over the next 2 years.
CERT Program
24 Hour Basic Training Classes
Location:
Princeville
Kilauea
Kapaa High Teen CERT
Kauai High Teen CERT
Kapaa
Hanalei
Training
Class
CERT I ARC I KMRC Interagency Meeting
CERT Comms Trailer Testing
CERT ARES /RACES Comms Exercise
Wide Area Search & Rescue (EOC)
CERT Annual Refresher
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Dates:
2-24-16 to 3-30-16
3-15 -16 to 4-19-16
3-5 -16 to 5-14-16
3-30 -16 to 5-14-16
6-12-16 to 7 -26-16
7-14-16 to 8-18-16
Date
2-3-16
2 -28 -16
3-23-16
8-9 to 9-11-16
5-14-16
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Graduates:
14
11
9
9
12
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Total: 61 Graduates
Participants
12
10
32
15
65
Total: 134
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Operation Bureau
1) Our response totals for FY2016 was 5 ,904 calls , a slight 1 % decrease over FY2015 and a
21 % increase since 2006. The trend line continues to show over the last 10 years an average
growth in the calls year over year has been 11 % a year.
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2) In FY2016, 73% of the calls were for medical , 1 %or60 rescue calls required the helicopter
and 105 rescues were ocean safety (the OSB rescues are not included in our call totals). 22
calls required Fire and 51 required OSB on wa t ercraft or heavy surf. These numbers seem
to have stabilized by percentage over the last few years even as the number of calls
increases overall.
Emergency Response by Type and % FY2016
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1) The addition of a Fire Inspector I position to the Prevention Bureau is completed and
Inspector hired. Currently the Bureau consists of one captain , one lieutenant, and three
Fire Inspector I positions .
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2) Kauai County Council adopted the National Fire Protection Association (NFP A) 1
Uniform Fire Code 2012 edition with local amendments.
3) The Fire Science approach to career day presentations utilizing the Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math (STEM) were conducted at schools that were in favor of this new
style. They included King Kaumualii Elementary School, Kapaa Elementary School,
Kilauea Elementary School, and the Kauai Regional Science Fair.
4) There were 258 fire alarm responses with over $1 ,157 ,000 in fire loss. No loss oflife and
no firefighter injuries were reported.
Training Bureau
Monetary Loss/Damage due to Fire
Calendar 2012 to 2016
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1) Training Bureau completed the hiring process for the EMS FFIII in training. The new
FFIII is assigned to oversee all EMS related training and advancements as we move
towards a higher level of service.
2) The National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) class for eight KFD
personnel and two OSB persom1el will be completed in March 2017. Our current EMT
totals are 3 7 NREMT and six State Level EMT A.
3) The AMLS (Advanced Medical Life Support) class was completed for eight KFD EMT's .
4) The Fall Prevention Program Home Safety Inspections are ongoing. We have completed
24 homes as part of the Kekaha Host Community Benefit (HCB) Grant and we have
completed another 14 homes island wide .
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5) 1st Responder and CPR training was provided by in house KFD instructors. CPR training
includes an online course and skills training at each station while on duty . Training was
also provided to 45 OSB personnel.
6) Training Bureau continued to provide KFD Hands-Only CPR (HOCPR) community
outreach training with 2,285 encounters (Elementary/Middle/High School Students and
COK Personnel).
7) 50 new AEDs for KFD and OSB have started to arrive. Using National Association of State
Procurement Officer (NASPO) we were able to save over $30,000 on the purchase.
8) Finalizing the purchase of New Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) to include
the Packs, Bottles, Face Pieces, and Rechargeable Batteries for KFD. Again using NASPO
we saved over $40,000 on the purchase.
9) Revision of the driver improvement program that now includes EVOC training and
trailering courses during annual recertification.
10) Swift Water Rescue Training for all stations is in progress with 31 Fire and 18 OSB
completed to date.
11) On line personnel recertification and standards have been met for various disciplines
including USLA ARRT, Driver Improvement Training, Vehicle Extrication, Fire Ground
Operations, HAZMAT Tech and Awareness, Fire Ground Survival, 1st Responder Medical
training as well as NREMT continued medical education.
12) The first time ever, we completed the Fire Instructor I IFSAC certification class in-house.
24 Firefighters received their Nationally Certified Fire Instructor I Certification. By
improving our skills and providing initial Train the Trainer Certification, we save
significant dollars by providing the training in house.
13) BLS CPR Instructor course was held and nine KFD personnel were , certified.
Ocean Safety Bureau
1) We attended the 2016 State of Hawaii Drowning Prevention and Ocean Safety
Conference on Maui Island in August 4-5, 2016 .
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2) We attended the 2016 State of Hawaii Junior Lifeguard Championships at Maui Beach
Hotel on August 6 , 2016. Kauai took 2 11 ct place to Oahu after a 12th consecutive State
Championship run.
3) The 2016 Junior Lifeguard National Championships was held at Hermosa Beach ,
California . One of the female competitors from Kauai 's team was chosen to participate in
the world youth championships in the Netherlands.
4) The United States Lifeguarding Association (USLA) board of directors and educational
conference was held on November 3-5 , 2016 in Denver , Colorado. OSO Kalani Vierra
was voted in as the N E W Pacific Island Region President.
5) The Kauai Lifeguard Association (KLA) held its 4 111 Wave fundraiser concert , to help
raise funds for the roving patrol units , by purchasing 2 New 4X4 trucks , & 2 rescue jet-
ski' s and trailers .
6) 6 NEW 19-hour part-time positions have been added to the OSB operations to assist with
the roving mobil e patrol units.
7) 3 NEW Roving Patrol Jet Ski Units were added to the OSB operations North , E ast , and
South/West districts.
8) The first two (2) OSB personnel are att e nding the NREMT training course.
9) Targeting the Visitor Audience , OSB initiated Ocean Safety Awareness Briefings a t local
resorts and hotels.
10) Statistics for the y ear 2016 -Ocean Safet y
a . Rescues = 103
b. Preventati v e Actions = 142 ,476
c. First Aid= 7 ,398
d. Public Contact = 244 ,481
e. Jet Ski Rescue 's = 65
f. Total Beach attendance= 2 ,218 ,324
g. Drowning 's = 14 total ,= 12 ocean related
Ocean Safety Initiatives
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1) Updating the ocean safety video at the airport baggage claim areas in partnership with
KLA
2) Expanding the ocean safety map Kiosk/signage project to places like Moloa'a Bay on the
North shore .
3) Expand on the ocean safety awareness briefings at resorts /hotels
4) Expanding duty hours to the Roving Patrols to four -10-hour days .
5) Converting the 19-hour Part-time to Full-time employees
6) Collaborating with KLA to fundraise for the Koloa OSB storage facility.
7) For continued improvement and sustainability , consider establishing a fee for the Kauai
Junior Lifeguard Program. This would assist with an internship program for summer hire
positions.
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IV. FY17 CHALLENGES
1) Continue to work with Department of Human Resources (COK HR) to start the
ExecuTime payroll timesheet automated entry as part of our strategic plan. Continuing to
work with COK HR on Performance Evaluation program.
2) Work with COK HR on Fire Prevention Inspector II recruitment and class specification ;
unable to change minimum requirements.
3) Started Budget worksheet training for Accountant I.
4) Increase utilization of electronic processing and filing.
5) Fire Administration is actively working towards succession plaiming and building the
internal capacity of KFD workforce through targeted professional development
opportunities.
Prevention Bureau Challenges
1) We were not able to complete 300 fire inspections on businesses due to a turnover of
personnel within the bureau. Three new Fire Inspectors were promoted to Prevention
half way through the year. The Lieutenant position remains vacant due to promotion.
2) Employment of a seasonal part time fireworks auditor did not occur. There is not an
abundai1ce of fireworks sales and public displays here on the island making this position
not yet feasible.
Ocean Safety Bureau Challenges
1) The OSB with assistance from IT is creating an online registration for the upcoming
Keiki /Jr lifeguard program. The challenge will be the initial resistance to on line
registration and the ability of those not having computers to be able to apply.
2) New iPad Tablets will be added to the OSB for electronic data , and daily log keeping
purposes. The challenge is selecting the right hand held unit with the right amount of
capacity for a harsh environment. The decision will be based on longevity versus costs
versus capacity.
3) We continue to have a yoyo of drownings but it is obvious the majority of drownings are
still visitors so our challenge is to improve our education efforts.
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4) We continue to work on a new initiative to update all signs into a GIS program and
resubmit this information to the State Drowning and Prevention Program for approval.
This provides an update and resets our compliance with ACT 190. Project timeline is
based on availability of OSB and IT personnel to complete the project.
5) Over the past 11 years, drowning rates have gone from a low of 2 in 2012 to a high of 15
in 2005. In FY2016 there were 12 ocean drowning 's. Airport videos remind visitors of
ocean safety. The new Education/Prevention Officer is busy working many community
events , adding new initiatives and managing and monitoring existing programs.
Number of Drowning Per Vear
2000 t:o 2016
6) We are working with KLA and others to update our airport education video.
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V. FYl 7 Strategic Initiative and GOALS
Strategic Initiative 1 Improve departmental operations and organizational efficiency
through assessment, restructuring and modernization of systems and technology.
Goal 1.2
1.2.2
Task 13
Task 14
Goal 1.2
1.2.3
Task 6
Task 7
Utilize technology to improve departmental
efficiency.
Work with County of Kaua'i Human Resources (HR) TBD based on TBD based on Responsibility: Administration FY2017
$8,000 (10
tab l ets x
$800);
FY2018
$6,400 (8
Department to transition to web-based system for HR priorities HR priorities Lead: Rose Bettencourt
timesheet entry, once it is developed. Performance Additiona l : FF Ill Smith Chita
Measure: FY2017 go out for bid, if o priority for
OHR, ond select vendor;
Estimated Cost: Initial cost to be covered by OHR
Meeting scheduled 2/24/2017
Meeting held with Tyler Technologies sales reps 2/24/2017
Utilize technology to improve departmental
efficiency.
Meeting scheduled with Tyler Technologies
new vendor representatives Tami Bates
and Christa Maguire for question/answer
session
question and answer sess ion regarding
test group, pay codes, levels of security,
etc.
Secure a computer o r tablet with connectivity for FY2016 FY201 8 Responsibility: Administration
Lead : Rose Bettencourt
Additional FF Ill Sm ith Chita
each lifeguard tower and fire statio n to be used for
timesheet entry, policy review and video training
and include verification by electronic signature.
Performance Measure: 100% of lifeguard towers
have tablets by FY2017; 100% of stations have
tablets by FY2018
Approved by Council for FY2017
Working with I '. for the _proeper model
5/17/2016
2/24/2016 __
$12,000 for 14 tablets; $50,000 for
RFP and implementation for
converting logs and incidents to
cloud database
OSB testing tablets for
performance, durability, and
connectivity
Strategic Initiative 2 Invest in KFD's future by ensuring the training and development of
department personnel to build capacity and leadership.
1) Improve recruitment process
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Goal 2.1
2.1.1
Task 1
Task 2
Tas k 3
Descrl tlon Start Date End Date Comments Estimated Cost
Initiate improvements in the hiring,
probatio n period and promotion process .
Work with the Human Resources Department to Jul-16
develop a process to assess problem-solving
abilities and hands-on practical ski l ls as part of the
firefighter entrance exam. Performance Measure :
FY2016 research and develop a plan ; FY2017
i mplement process
Make initial contact with DHR to propose meeting
Meet with DHR regarding proposed questions
Work with DHR on exam content
Jan-16
Jan-1 6
Feb-16
Jun -18 Responsibility: Training May require comp or
Lead: B/C Kau i overtime
Additional: Capt Scovel and Rose
Bettencourt
contact made with DHR, requested
meeting to d iscuss items to be
added to written exam in order to
Jan-16 assess practical skil ls .
Feb -16
Mar-16
Strategic Initiative 3 Initiate planning and preparation to provide improved emergency
medical services.
Goal 3 .2
Descrl tlon
Develop a plan, to include training needs ,
implementation strategies and a budget, that
wil l , in time, enable the department to
provide emergency medical services and meet
future needs .
Start D te End Date Comments Estimated Cost
3.2 .3 Reorganize the Training Bureau to include an EMS FY 2018 FY 2019 Responsibility: EMS Committee $74,000 base salary for EMS captain
Lead : B/C Hosaka
Task 1
Task 2
Captain. Performance Measure : FY2018 complete
reorgan i zation plan and write job description ;
FY2019 secure funds for EMS Captain
Budget for EMS FFI 11 position submitted
Establish postion wihtin the bureau
Mar-16
Aug-16
Additional: Capt Scovel FF I Shinn
In budget submission pending
approval
Strategic Initiative 4 Explore and develop opportunities for revenue generation and cost
recovery.
1) Work on recovery costs for rescues
Description Start D te End Date Co men ts Estimated Cost
Goal 4.1 Explore cost recovery and cost reduction
opportunities related to rescues and other
departmental services .
4 .1 .1 Form a task force to exp l ore cost recovery and cost FY2016 FY2018 Responsibility : Fire $0.00
reduct ion for helicopter and other rescues , including Lead : Fire Ch i ef
leg al issues, possible criteria for initiating cost
reco ve ry procedures, and policy or statute changes
that might be needed. Performance Measure :
Feasibility to charge or need to change County Code
Task 1 Establish internal task force Aug -15 I nternally establish a working group
Task 2 Determinat i on Ltr FAA Feb-16 Received ltr working on resposne
Task 3 Working with CA and Counc il on next step Mar-16
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Strategic Initiative 5 Institutionalize planning to meet the facility needs of the
Kaua'i Fire Department.
1) Establish Public Private Partnerships on Fire Station funding and location
Descrletlon Start Date End Date Oomments Estimated Cost
Goal 5 .1 Update Project Information Documents (PIDs) for
needed Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
5 .1 .2 Explore public-private partnerships to develop new stations,
such as Kapa'a, Kilauea and Hana lei Sub-station, in a more timely
manner
1/28/16 -Meeting at Fire HQ with Fl, Lake, Souza, Yamada.
Discussed current status on quest to find new location site for
Station 2 (Kapa'a). Tasks assigned are to re-establish contacts
with the Bette Mildler representatives and Hawaiian Homes
Land representative. Also to request new mapping that show s
density of calls in E2 district as well as topography to show
FY2016
Task 1 current flood inundation zones. Jan-16
3/3/16 -Meetin g with attorneys representing the Bette Midi er
Trust to discuss possible future Station 2 sites on their land .
Lake, Souza, and Ornellas attended. KFD needs to research
Task 2 zoning status of the proposed areas. Mar-16
Task 3 3/7/16-PV Meeting with Anaina Hou in re Kilauea Fire Station Mar -16
GOALS
Prevention Bureau Goals
FY2019 Responsibility:
Administration
Lead : B/C Hosaka
Additional: FF I Tsunehiro
Capt Lake Capt Souza Capt
Yamada Captain Lee
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1) Assign the additional duty of the fireworks auditor to a Fire Inspector I position.
2) Complete a Fire Inspector I training guide and handbook for succession plam1ing within
the Bureau due to the constant turnover.
3) Create a drone standard operating guideline (SOG) to manage the drone that was
purchased this year.
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Operations Bureau Goals
1) Respond to all calls for service within 6 minutes 90% time IAW NFPA 1710.1 We
exceeded the response time at all times of day. Intuitively we feel we are responding within
the acceptable time limits. Our Challenge is the RMS and its reports. We have yet to figure
out a way to remove the out layers that skew the data.
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2) Staff all engine companies with four firefighters at least 80 % of the time . Over the last two
years, we have been able to maintain an acceptable level of staffing for many reasons ,
including low turnover, high morale, less absences , and rank for rank.
1 NFPA 1710: National Fire Protection Association Standard for the organization and deployment of Fire
Suppression Operation, Emergency Medical Operations and Special Operations to the public by Career Fire
Departments.
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80%
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Daily Staffing Levels FYlS -FY16
NFPA 1710
Standard
80 %
Percentage of days
with 3 dally staffing
putting firefighters
a n d c o mmunity at
greater risk
a. The purple line is the average percentage of days that we have four or five
firefighters staffing each fire station. Over 80% exceeds the standard (green
line) and is good.
b . The red line indicates the average percentage of days in that month that we only
had three firefighters per station. Over 20% exceeds the standard and
substantially increases the risk to firefighters and the community.
Training Bureau Goals
1) Provide training and education that supports and encourages competence and career
development.
a. Minimum two firefighters attend the National Fire Academy during the year.
Captain Reid was able to attend but due to weather events in late 2015 Captain
Lake's training was delayed until January of 2016.
KFD completed this goal with 2 Personnel attending the NFA in January 2017
(FC Lake) and February 2017 (FFIII Bush)
2) Move forward a succession plan for the top management positions within the
department.
a. Finally we were able to staff the Deputy Fire Chief Positon and are working on
the Assistant Chief position .
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VI. DEPARTMENT BUDGET DISCUSSION
1) The current Fire Department Budget for FY2017 is $29,637,453. The FY2018 proposed
budget is $32 ,207,873 or an 8 .7% increase. The largest increase is 20.6% in Employee
Benefits and next is 15.5% increase in Equipment or $120,000 a lease for an Engine we
allowed to lapse over two years ago.
FY 2017 and FY 2018 Comparison
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14,000,000
12,000,000
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Operating Budget Discussion
Utiliti es V e hicl e /Equip , Op e ration s
L e a se
1) The Budget presented is the minimum budget that will sustain our operations over the next
year and continue to provide the level of service we are providing today. Prior to initial
budget discussion with the administration we reduced funding by over $352,000 by
shorting some lines of accounting some in overtime and some in Rank for Rank.
2) We have budgeted one dollar for Workers Compensation Medical and but have been
paying that expense out of already reduced salaries dollars. In FY2016 , we paid $190 ,844
and in FY2017 , we have already paid out $78 ,352.
3) We left out of the budget and placed in our supplemental budget over $203,000 worth of
equipment needs. No new light trucks and some computer replacements were not included
in order to reduce the budget.
4) Salaries as a percentage of budget is 55%, down from 59% and the increase for FY2018
was a modest 4.5%. In FY2016 , we monitored our salaries and overtime and made
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reduction where we could. The FY2016 budget ended with an unexpended amount of
$316 ,335 or 1.16%.
5) Benefits as a percentage of budget is 35% up from 31 %. Benefits for FY2018 is a 20.2 %
increase due to a significant increase in the retirement contributions.
6) Salaries and Benefits remain at 90% of our overall budget.
7) Our Operations budget has a modest increase of $104,894. We have added some much
needed stove replacement and repairs, an increase for the new hand held devices for our
Ocean Safety on-line reporting. To cover some of this we took a reduction in some
computer replacements. We reallocated the FFI in rescue to the Assistant Chief Position
and reduced other salary and benefit items, to compensate for the difference.
8) Vehicle equipment and leases is 3% of our budget but it had a 15% increase of $120 ,000.
This was due to an engine lease brought back to the budget after a 2-year relief. This was
the lease we were able to forgo for the last two years due to our success in the AFG grant
and we purchased the Station 4 Quint.
9) Utilities is a 2 .7% increase or $5 ,540. We have been working on holding down our utility
costs. We are also proposing a Solar Air Conditioning unit for Kalaheo Station in the next
round of CDBG.
FY 2017 Operating Budget
Iii Sa lary and W a g es
Iii B e nefits
Iii Utilities
Iii V e hicle/Equip ,
Lease
Iii Operation s
FY 2018 Operating Budget
•Sa lary and W age s
•Benefits
•Utilities
•Vehicle/Equip ,
L e as e
• Operations
10) Since 2009 , we have been successful in obtaining over $14 ,000,000 in various grant funds .
We are constantly on the lookout for other ways to support our department outside of the
general funds. This is becoming harder to do as more agencies that provide funding
through grants have had their funding reduce or eliminated.
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a. This year and going forward our Volunteer Assistance Grant from the State, a
federal government pass-through, will no longer be available due to reduction in
funding at the federal level.
b. Homeland Security Grant in 2016 we are purchasing replacement Blauer Hazmat
Proximity suits that are expiring and damaged for $36,000 and a CERT Trailer for
$20,000. Last year we received over $83,000 in funding support.
c. In 2016, we got an extension to the 2014 SAFER allowing us to utilize the
remaining funds or $6,229 which was applied to salaries.
d. We applied for AFG 2015 grant to pay for Fire Inspector Training and a
replacement Water Tender and we were unsuccessful.
e. In 2016 we applied to the AFG Grant for training of30 NREMT's and 2 MICT and
still waiting to hear on the outcome. Estimated value is $462,032.
f. In 2017 we will be applying for a rehab vehicle and equipment for Station 1,
estimated value is $209,800.
11) As we continue to look at ways to save money and reduce costs we have started to explore
with great success the NASPO purchasing agreements. So far we have been able to use
them for:
a. The 50 new AEDs for KFD and OSB, funded by a $151,000 money bill, have
started to arrive. Using NASPO we were able to save over $30,000 on the purchase.
b. Purchase of New Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), funded by a
$390,000 money bill, to include the Packs, Bottles, Face Pieces, and Rechargeable
Batteries for KFD. Again using NASPO we saved over $40,000 on the purchase.
c. As we review our new apparatus purchase we envision at least a $130,000 savings
using the NASPO Emergency Vehicle Purchase Program.
12) For many years, we sought other venues of funding beside federal and state grants.
a. Our most avid supporter and partner is the Kauai Lifeguard Association (KLA).
This year they provided the 2 trucks, jets skis and other miscellaneous equipment
for the Roving Patrol. The total value of that donation was $105,903. To date we
have received over $233,000 dollars in donated equipment and other funding.
b. The Friends of Kauai Fire Department (FKFD) is supporting the Home Inspection
Program along with the Kekaha Host Community Benefit. They have purchased
over $25,000 worth safety equipment for the project.
c. HMSA Foundation is providing a grant to FKFD it will be used to purchase 32
Training Kits for our in school Hands Only CPR and 2 AED Trainers valued at
$30,000 .
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Grant /Donations Dollars Received
2011to2016
$2 ,500,000 .00 ~-------------------
$2,221,922
$2,000,000.00 +-----
$1,500 ,000.00
$1,459,241
$1,141,005
$1,000,000.00
$843,869 $879,990
$500,000 .00
$0 .00
2011 20 1 2 2013 2014 20 1 5 2016
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Item Description
BUREAUS
ADM I NISTRA TIO N
OPERA TION S
PREVENTION
TRAINING
OCEAN SAFETY
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County
General Fund
-
2,432,151.00
$ 22,373,304.00
$ 1,009,257.00
$ 1,396,484 .00
$ 4,996,677 .00
COUNTY OF KAUAI
FIRE DEPARTMENT
INTERGRATED BUDGET -July 2017 to June 2018
$
$
$
$
$
251
Fund
14,000.00
$
$
$
$
State
Fund
$ 200,065.00
$
$
I s
$
$
Total
Budget
-
$ 2,432,151.00
1 ; 22,373,304 .00 I
1,023 ,2 57.00
$ 1,396,484.00
$ 5,196,742 .00
TOTAL $ 32,207,873.00 . $ 14,000.00 . $ 200,065.00 . $ $ 32,421,938.00 .
Positions
Vacant Position and Status as of April 1, 2017
Position Description Status Remarks
626 FPI II Vacant On continuous recruitment
623 FF Trainee Vacant Employment offered for 5/1/17
781 FF Trainee Vacant Employment offered for 5/1/17
713 FF Trainee Vacant Employment offered for 5/1/17
765 FF Trainee Vacant Employment offered for 511/17
630 FFI Vacant Employment offered for 5/1/17
2539 OSOIV Vacant In Recruitment
2528 OSOII Vacant In Recruitment
2017 Budget Presentation • Page 19
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