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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR032318Firedepartmentholdspromotionsceremony04, BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.WALLACE G. REZENTES JR. Mayor Managing Director COUNTY OF KAUA'I KAUA`I FIRE DEPARTMENT News Release For Immediate Release: March 23, 2018 ROBERT WESTERMAN, CHIEF Tel (808) 241-4980 Fax (808) 241-6508 Fire department holds promotions ceremony LIHU'E — The Kauai Fire Department held a special ceremony Friday morning to promote three firefighters at the LThu'e Civic Center's Mo`ikeha courtyard. "We're here today to honor these men for their commitment to keeping our community safe," said Fire Chief Robert Westerman. "Congratulations, and thank you for continuing to believe in our mission and for putting other lives before yourselves on a daily basis." Chief Westerman began Friday's ceremony with the "firefighter's prayer" before proceeding with the pinning of badges. Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. also congratulated the three men for taking this next step in their careers. "I've said it many times, our firefighters are critical for the health of our community," said Mayor Carvalho. "Mahalo to you and your 'ohana, and on behalf of the County of Kaua'i, our residents and visitors, we are truly grateful for all that you do." Kerry -Jon Ishikawa was promoted to Firefighter 11, Hazmat, and is now based at the Kaiakea fire station. He has served in KFD for 15 years with his last assignment as Firefighter I at the LThu'e fire station. Ishikawa's contributions to KFD include working as a Ropes Rescue instructor and Peer Fitness trainer. He would like to acknowledge his `ohana for their support — wife Jennifer, and children Kyren, Kaisa, Kazlee, Kozlyn, and Kyver. Ishikawa sends a special mahalo to all KFD members he has worked with, and who have helped him throughout his career. He received his promotional badge from his wife Jennifer. Cadin Crane was promoted to Firefighter 11, Hazmat, and is now based at the Kaiakea fire station. He has served in KFD for the past nine years, with his last assignment as Firefighter I at the LThu`e fire station. Crane's contributions to KFD include working on the EMS and Equipment committees, as well as serving as a CPR instructor teaching EMS and CPR refresher classes. Crane would like to thank his wife Anna for her love and support throughout his career and raising their two sons while he is away from home. He would also like to thank his parents Bill and Sue, brother Firefighter I Chase Crane, stepparents Berny and Greg, stepsiblings Camille, Rosy, Dillon, and Cameron, as well as in-laws Ale Quibilan, and Tim and Irene Blume, for all their support. Crane would like to acknowledge and thank Fire Chief Robert Westerman, Deputy Fire Chief Kilipaki Vaughan, and Assistant Chief Dean Lake for this opportunity. He extends a special mahalo to the community of Kauai and all of his previous captains and crews he's worked with for their knowledge, training, and friendship. Crane received his promotional badge from his wife Anna. Mathew Ballard was promoted to Firefighter 11, Rescue. He has served in KFD for the past seven years with his last assignment as Firefighter I at the Koloa fire station. Ballard's contributions to KFD include working on the EMS committee, serving as a CPR instructor and as an Honor Guard member. He would like to thank his 'ohana for their support — wife Jennifer, keiki Wyatt, Savannah, and Olivia, as well as in-laws Darlene and Ruben Soriano. Ballard received his promotional badge from his wife Jennifer. He has begun his promotional assignment on Rescue 3, based in the LThu'e fire station. Pictured above from left to right: Fire Chief Robert Westerman, Firefighter II Hazmat Specialist Kerry - Jon Ishikawa, Firefighter 11 Hazmat Specialist Cadin Crane, Firefighter 11 Rescue Specialist Mathew Ballard, and Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. Pictured above from left to right: Battalion Chief Gary Hudson, Assistant Chief Dean Lake, Fire Chief Robert Westerman, Firefighter II Rescue Specialist Mathew Ballard, Firefighter II Hazmat Specialist Cadin Crane, Firefighter II Hazmat Specialist Kerry -Jon Ishikawa, Battalion Chief Jason Ornellas, and Battalion Chief Solomon Kanoho.