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Graduation day for the Honolulu Fire Department 109th Fire Recruit Class was Friday, June 4th! So proud of all of you. Enjoy the moment and watch out for each other as you progress through your fire career. Stay Safe and Imua!

Congratulations Class of 2021!

Wishing the Class of 2021 all the best for the future and beyond!

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The Hawaii Fire Fighters Association (HFFA Local 1463) is an affiliate of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), AFL-CIO. Since 1963, HFFA Local 1463 has been the exclusive collective bargaining representative for all City, State and County fire fighters in Hawai‘i. Its primary role is to negotiate and administer the collective bargaining agreement which governs the terms and conditions of fire fighter employment while handling grievances, and perform labor-related and legislative activities in the interest of its members.

The IAFF is the driving force behind nearly every advance in the fire and emergency services in the 21st century. With headquarters in Washington, DC, and Ottawa, Ontario, the IAFF represents more than 313,000 full-time professional fire fighters and paramedics in more than 3,200 affiliates. IAFF members protect more than 85 percent of the population in communities throughout the United States and Canada. The IAFF is also one of the most active lobbying organizations in Washington, DC. The IAFF Political Action Committee, FIREPAC, is among the top one-half of one percent of the nearly 6,000 federally registered PACs in the country.

It is an undeniable fact that among labor organizations, HFFA and its parent union, the IAFF, are second to none when it comes to membership representation. Whether at the bargaining table or in the legislative halls of Washington, D.C.; from the county council to the Fire Chief’s office; in the courts and throughout the 50th state, Hawai‘i‘s fire fighters are ably represented.

You can count on HFFA Local 1463 members to bravely protect lives and property knowing that their Union is looking out for them. Because when seconds count, saving a life is all that matters.

Hawaii Fire Fighters Association

3 days ago

EARLIER THIS AFTERNOON, #HonoluluFF battled a raging wildland fire near the Maili Pillbox Trail that burned approximately (8) acres of land.

Fire crews arrived at scene 1 PM to discover flames and smoke coming from the burning brush near the Board of Water Supply facility up the mountain.

HFD reported that the smoke was billowing out to the sea but the wind shifted and the fire began to spread toward the firefighters, making it more difficult to control.

Fire crews hiked approximately 400-feet up the mountain carrying hose lines and equipment to fight against the fire and multiple fire apparatus were used to pump water due to the distance to the nearest water supply and was contained at around 1:50 PM.

Firefighters were able to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby residential homes located about 200-yards away.

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Crews prevent ‘raging wildland fire’ from spreading to nearby homes at Maili Pillbox Trail

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Honolulu fire crews spent Tuesday afternoon battling a raging wildland fire near the Maili Pillbox Trail that burned approximately eight acres of land.

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3 days ago

WAIANAE: At 11:45 AM yesterday, #HonoluluFF responded to a home on Pulapula Place to find the home fully engulfed in flames, which led fire crews to call for a 2nd alarm.

The intense fire collapsed the back side of the home as firefighters worked to gain the upper hand. A neighbor - who witnessed the fire with her young son - said one woman lived in the home alone but was able to escape uninjured.

The resident alerted neighbors to the fire and no one was injured in the blaze. Firefighters were able to prevent the flames from jumping the fence.

The fire was deemed extinguished before 1 PM. The home was destroyed and the cause was still being investigated. Damage was totaled at $557,000.

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Flames rip through a Waianae home, causing $557K in damage

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The intense fire collapsed the back side of the home as firefighters worked to gain the upper hand.

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3 days ago

YESTERDAY, #HonoluluFF rescued (3) hikers from Waimano Ridge Trail.

The call came in just after 7:22 PM and about (5) HFD units, including (16) firefighters, responded to the call. RESCUE Specialists walked the trail with Air support assisting, eventually locating the 18-year-old woman, 19-year-old man and adult male identified as part of the family about a mile away from the trailhead through the GPS tracker from one of the hiker's cell phones.

The hikers were determined to be uninjured and were then escorted by RESCUE Specialists to the trailhead at 9:05 PM.

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HFD rescues 3 lost hikers from Waimano Ridge Trail - Honolulu, Hawaii - Eminetra

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Honolulu, Hawaii 2021-06-08 15:47:49 – Contributor: June 8, 2021 / 09:47 AM (HST) / Has been updated: June 8, 2021 / 09:48 am (HST) Honolulu (KHON2) — The Honolulu Fire Department rescued three hikers from the Waimano Ridge Trail on Monday. The third hiker, who was looking for them, also found t...

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3 days ago

PO'IPU on Sunday: #KauaiFF were dispatched to the Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail at about 2:35 PM to locate a missing 16-year-old visitor.

Fire crews from Koloa Fire Station, Rescue Specialists from Lihu'e, Air 1, Ocean Safety Bureau and a battalion chief responded -- At 3:10 PM, firefighters initiated their search on foot on the trail while Air 1 activated an aerial search and OSB conducted their search along the coastline.

At 3:35 PM, firefighters located the hiker who, according to reports, became separated from his group when he trekked to Maha'ulepu Beach and later went back on the path to locate his family.

The County advises that when planning outdoor activities such as hiking and camping:
- Let others know of intended destination and return time;
- Remain on marked trails;
- Be prepared with rations of food and water in case of emergencies; and
- Stay alert of changes in weather conditions.

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First responders locate hiker on Sunday

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PO‘IPU — First responders located a missing hiker in Po‘ipu on Sunday.

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3 days ago

Yesterday, the US Coast Guard suspended its search for 66-year-old Michael Kitagawachi of Kailua-Kona, the man identified as the missing paddler off Honaunau Beach over the weekend.

Since Saturday, USCG and #HICountyFF worked together to cover over 749 square nautical miles during 59 search hours and in which during that time, there was no sign of Mr. Kitagawachi, whose 15-foot teal-colored canoe was found by a fisherman a mile off the coast last Friday.

Mr. Kitagawachi is described as 5'8", weighing 150 pounds and last seen wear a long sleeve rash guard and black shorts.

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Coast Guard suspends search for missing paddler off Honaunau Beach

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Authorities identified the paddler as 66-year-old Michael Kitagawachi, of Kailua-Kona.

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EARLIER THIS AFTERNOON, #HonoluluFF battled a raging wildland fire near the Maili Pillbox Trail that burned approx 8 acrs of land. Fire crews were at scene 1pm to discover flames, smoke coming from the burning brush near the BWS facility, hiking 400ft up.. https://bit.ly/3ghFyrH

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9 Jun

WAIANAE: At 11:45 AM yesterday, #HonoluluFF responded to a home on Pulapula Pl to find the home fully engulfed in flames, which led crews to call for a 2nd alarm. The intense fire collapsed the back side of the home & was deemed extinguished before 1pm https://bit.ly/351u3iO

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9 Jun

YESTERDAY, #HonoluluFF rescued 3 hikers from Waimano Ridge Trail. The call came in just after 720pm & about 16 FFs responded to the call. RESCUE Specialists walked the trail w/ Air support assisting. The hikers were then escorted to the trailhead at 905pm https://bit.ly/3gzE1gT

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9 Jun

PO'IPU, Sunday: #KauaiFF were dispatched to the Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail at about 2:35 PM to locate a missing 16-year-old visitor. FFs initiated their search on foot & Air 1 activated an aerial search while OSB conducted their search along the coastline https://bit.ly/3v9IxYl

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Yesterday, the US Coast Guard suspended its search for Michael Kitagawachi of Kailua-Kona, the man identified as the missing paddler off Honaunau Beach. His vehicle was found w/his phone inside. #HICountyFF helped to cover over 749sq nautical miles https://bit.ly/3glF0kq

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