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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.
YESTERDAY, #HonoluluFF responded to an early fire in a 9-story Waikiki condo that displaced a family of four.
About (10) fire crews with (39) personnel were called at about 1:09 AM to the Pacific International Condo on Ala Wai Boulevard. Firefighters then made a force entry into the 4th floor unit to gain access and perform a primary occupant search.
By 1:30 AM, fire crews had the fire under control and later had it extinguished by 1:44 AM. No injuries were reported. The American Red Cross assisted the (2) adults and (2) children who lived in the affected unit.
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Early-morning fire in a Waikiki condominium displaces family of four
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An early-morning fire in a nine-story Waikiki condominium displaced a family of four Sunday.
ON SATURDAY, #HonoluluFF rescued 24-year-old hiker who injured his right knee while hiking Stairway to Heaven.
Rescue specialists were airlifted to the summit and located the injured hiker (who had been hiking since 7 AM with a female partner) at 3:04 PM -- Both individuals were airlifted to a landing zone at Kaneohe District Park where he was then transferred by HFD to Emergency Medical Services.
EMS treated the man at the park and brought him in stable condition to an area hospital.
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Honolulu Fire Department airlifts man with injured knee from Stairway to Heaven trail
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Firefighters rescued a 24-year-old hiker who injured his knee this afternoon while hiking the Koolau Summit on what is commonly known as the Stairway to Heaven trail.
ON SATURDAY, #HonoluluFF responded to a 2:19 PM call at Koko Head Trail where a 10-year-old boy fell 50-feet backwards after taking a misstep and falling until another hiker stopped his fall.
Fire crews hiked 3/4 of the way up and found him with abrasions to his right knee and left elbow but he was conscious at all times -- He and his mother were airlifted to a nearby landing zone at the Koko Head District Park where his care was transferred to awaiting EMS Personnel.
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Boy, 10, falls 50 feet backwards while hiking Koko Head Trail
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A 10-year-old boy, who was hiking the Koko Head Trail with his mother, fell 50 feet backwards.
ON SATURDAY, #HonoluluFF and other first responders were on scene at a motor vehicle crash on the H1 Freeway eastbound near the airport off-ramp.
The incident occurred around 12:30 PM when a vehicle rolled over on the freeway. The victim, a 61-year-old woman, was brought to the hospital in serious condition. Two left lanes were closed as firefighters, police and emergency responders attended to the incident.
Information on the cause of the crash is unknown as of the print of the article (Apr. 3, 2021 at 4:25 PM).
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Woman in serious condition following crash on H-1 eastbound near the airport
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Two lanes on the freeway were closed as emergency officials responded to the scene.
#HonoluluFF extinguished raging house fire in Kalihi on Monday at 907 Winant Street that nearly claimed a man's life.
A good Samaritan said he was cutting grass in the area when the fire started and rushed to see if anyone needed help. When he kicked open the door of the home, he saw an elderly man lying on the ground and after pulling the man to safety, the good Samaritan rushed back inside to make sure no one was inside (bit.ly/2PJj8pz via Hawaii )
The fire began at approximately 11:41 AM and when fire crews arrived, flames were shooting from the back and right side of the structure. The flames then spread to the back of (2) other houses and damaged (2) vehicles parked on the street near the affected area.
Approximately $1.17M is estimated in total damages to all (3) homes and its contents and a total of 30 people (27 adults and 3 children) have been displaced. The American Red Cross is assisting the residents.
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Kalihi fire causes estimated $1.117 million in damage and displaces 30
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Thirty people were displaced after a Kalihi fire caused an estimated $1.117 million in damage to a two-story house, two neighboring homes and a truck.
YESTERDAY, #HonoluluFF responded to an early fire in a 9-story Waikiki condo that displaced a family of 4. Fire crews were called at 109am to the Pacific International Condo on Ala Wai Blvd & made a force entry into the 4th floor unit. No injuries reported https://bit.ly/3wFlgzM
ON SATURDAY, #HonoluluFF rescued 24yo hiker who injured his knee while hiking Stairway to Heaven. Rescue specialists were airlifted to the summit & located the hiker (who had been hiking since 7am w/partner) at 304pm. They were airlifted to landing zone https://bit.ly/3dCvE2n
ON SATURDAY, #HonoluluFF responded to a 2:19pm call at Koko Head Trail where a 10yo boy fell 50-ft backwards after taking a misstep, falling until another hiker stopped his fall.. FF crews hiked 3/4 of the way up & found him with abrasions to knee, elbow https://bit.ly/2PFWD54
ON SATURDAY, #HonoluluFF & first responders were on scene at a motor vehicle crash on the H1 Freeway eastbound near the airport off-ramp. A vehicle rolled over on the freeway & a 61yo woman was brought to the hospital in serious condition https://bit.ly/3cRvTaN @HawaiiNewsNow
#HonoluluFF extinguished raging house fire in Kalihi on Monday at 907 Winant St that nearly claimed a man's life. When FFs arrived, flames were shooting from the house, spreading to nearby structures. Approx $1.17M in est damages to 3 structures, contents https://bit.ly/3fydWQc
