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BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR. WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
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COUNTY OF KAUA'I
KAUA`I FIRE DEPARTMENT
News Release
For Immediate Release: June 23, 2017
ROBERT WESTERMAN, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
Kauai Fire Department holds blessing ceremony for new Engine 1
HANALEI — The Kaua'i Fire Department held a blessing ceremony on Thursday at the
Hanalei fire station for its new Engine 1 fire apparatus.
Engine 1 is a 2017 Rosenbauer Triple Combination commercial pumper designed for
Hanalei district's unique environment, which extends from Moloa'a to Ke'e. The new engine
replaces a 12-year-old Pierce Engine and is customized to ensure fire protection across
Hanalei's challenging response environment, including bridges with limited weight restrictions,
rural topography, and areas of limited access.
"The design and purchase of Engine 1 was a partnered effort among county
departments, community associations and the private industry," stated Deputy Fire Chief Kilipaki
Vaughan. "I applaud the entire team for their commitment to provide this needed apparatus that
will endure the challenging circumstances and changing weather of the Hanalei area."
The purchase of Engine 1 at approximately $420,000 was made possible by funds
saved from the purchase of Ladder 4 in 2016, which received 90 percent federal funding
through a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG).
"Mahalo and congratulations to the Kaua'i Fire Department and partners for working
diligently to assure that our North Shore community is protected from mauka to makai," stated
Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho Jr. "Engine 1 is truly an example of effective resourcing and
collaboration for the overall health, wellness and safety of this community."
Kahu Lady Ipo Kahauna'ele-Ferreira officiated the hands-on blessing of Engine 1 and
the Hanalei fire station and its crew, to an audience of approximately 65 KFD personnel and
family, government officials, private industry representatives and community partners.
Above photo, front Row (kneeling): Captain Kurt Leong, FF Marc Beeby, FF3 Makali'i Andrade, FF Shane Pope,
FF Jody Simpson. Back row (standing): FF Troy Schmidt, FF Ambelique Hedstrom, County of Kaua'i's
Procurement Specialist Jason Coloma, County of Kaua'i's Budget Chief Ernie Barreira, Deputy Fire Chief Kilipaki
Vaughan, Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr., Kahn Lady Ipo Kahauna'ele-Ferreira, Captain Shawn Thompson, FF Micah
Thayer, FF Robert Grance, Fire Commission Chair Michael Martinez, KFD Apparatus Lead Captain Solomon
Kanoho, and RosenbauerBurton's Fire Representative John Blalock.
Above photo: Kaua'i Fire personnel and family join in the hands-on blessing of Hanalei fire station's new Engine 1
fire apparatus on Thursday.
Above photo: Hanalei fire station's new Engine 1 fire apparatus was designed for Hanalei's unique environment, to
ensure fire protection across the area's challenging locations.
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