HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR120919KauaiFireDepartmentholdsblessingceremonyfornewEngine3THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: December 9, 2019
KAUA'I FIRE DEPARTMENT
KILIPAKI VAUGHAN, DEPUTY CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
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Kauai Fire Department holds blessing ceremony for new Engine 3
LIHU'E — The Kauai Fire Department held a blessing ceremony on Monday fronting the
Historic County Building in Uhu'e for its new Engine 3 fire apparatus.
"Mahalo to our entire team for their commitment to provide this needed apparatus that
will provide coverage throughout LThu`e and beyond," said Deputy Fire Chief Kilipaki Vaughan.
Engine 3 is a 2019 Rosenbauer Triple Combination Custom Chassis Pumper designed
for the LThu`e district, which covers the areas between Halfway Bridge and Kauai Beach Resort.
Uhu`e's district also extends further out in both directions, responding to fires as far as
Hanapepe, Koloa, and Kaiakea districts. The new engine replaces a 17-year-old Pierce engine.
It is customized to suit Uhu`e's ever growing needs with additional storage space for equipment
and personnel.
The purchase of Engine 3 was approximately $630,000.
"The design and purchase of Engine 3 was a partnered effort among our Uhu`e station
personnel, KFD's Apparatus Committee led by Battalion Chief Solomon Kanoho and chaired by
Firefighter Nohili Vierra, partners with Rosenbauer and Burton's Fire Inc., county departments,
and the Kauai County Council," said Deputy Chief Vaughan. "Our former Engine 3 will continue
to be maintained as a spare engine should there be a need for additional service support in the
future."
Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami attended the blessing ceremony and welcomed the crowd
of approximately 45 KFD personnel and family, government officials, private industry
representatives and community partners.
"Congratulations to the Kauai Fire Department and our valued partners for working
diligently to acquire this beautiful new and upgraded engine which will ensure the safety of all
citizens and visitors alike," said Mayor Kawakami. "Being a first responder is something that we
do not take lightly. So thank you for your continued dedication and service, and let this new
engine serve its purpose to further protect the health, wellness, and safety of our community
now and for many more years to come."
Kahu Lady Ipo Kahauna`ele-Ferreira concluded the ceremony and officiated the hands-
on blessing of Engine 3, the Lihu`e fire station, and its crew.
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The Kauai Fire Department (KFD) held a blessing ceremony on Monday fronting
the Historic County Building in Lihu`e for its new Engine 3 fire apparatus. In
attendance were approximately 45 KFD personnel and family, members of the
Kauai Fire Commission, government officials including Mayor Derek S. K.
Kawakami and Councilmember Mason Chock, private industry representatives,
and community partners.
Above photos: Deputy Fire Chief Kilipaki Vaughan (left photo) and Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami
(right photo) addressed the crowd at Monday's blessing ceremony.
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Above photos: Kahu Lady Ipo Kahauna`ele-Ferreira concluded the ceremony and officiated the
hands-on blessing of Engine 3, the LThu`e fire station, and its crew.
Left photo: Shown in photo is Battalion Chief Solomon
Kanoho during the hands-on blessing of Engine 3 on
Monday.
Above photo: Shown in photo is the LThu`e fire station's
new Engine 3 fire apparatus.