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Two weeks ago, our brother, #HICountyFF Keoki Lind

Two weeks ago, our brother, #HICountyFF Keoki Lindsey, was diagnosed with COVID-19 and, initially, had been fighting for his life on the Big Island at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Last Thursday (Aug. 26) night, the doctor was skeptical that he would make it through the night and told the Lindsey ‘Ohana to gather to wait for a phone call. The doctor told the Lindsey family to for Brother Keoki because that was all they can do … The phone call never came that night.
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When the Lindsey ‘Ohana met with the doctor again on Friday (Aug. 27) morning, they were informed by the doctor that he had tried everything in the past week to get Brother Keoki to Oahu to receive the care that is unavailable at North Hawaii Community Hospital. About 6 hours later, Brother Keoki was approved for transport and allocated a bed, room and ventilator, Hemo Dialysis machine, ECMO machine and will get everything he needs.
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Brother Keoki is currently at The Queens Hospital battling one of the worst cases of COVID-19 that the doctors have ever seen.
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But Brother Keoki is a fighter.
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He is a front line worker, essential service worker, a husband, a father of 3 … and a firefighter of more than 20 years of service who comes from a legacy of Hawaii firefighters. His brother is a retired Hawaii County firefighter and his father and uncle were two of the founding members of the Hawaii Fire Fighters Association, serving in both the Honolulu and Hawaii County Fire Departments for over 44 years.
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We are asking you to please pray and send positive vibes to Brother Keoki as he continues his battle with COVID-19.
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Mahalo for your time and consideration.
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Stay Safe.
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** To read the full letter, click on link in bio **

On MONDAY AUGUST 23, our IAFF General Secretary/Tr

On MONDAY AUGUST 23, our IAFF General Secretary/Treasurer Frank Lima stopped by Pawaa Fire Station 2, 3rd Watch for an impromptu visit during his visit to Hawaii to briefly assist his daughter who is a UH-Manoa student.
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Fortunately, all companies - Engine, Ladder and RESCUE 1 - were in quarters.
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Pawaa is located in the heart of Honolulu, surrounded by densely populated condominiums and apartment complexes. It’s also the station closest to Hawaii’s largest shopping mall at Ala Moana Center, the coastline of Ala Moana Beach and on the edge of Waikiki. It’s easy to imagine the call volume for this station which averages approximately 260 per month.
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The Pawaa station is also home to Rescue 1 which responds to the entire southern half of Oahu -- from Kaena on the western end to Hawaii Kai in the east -- and all points in between from Mauka (mountain) to Makai (ocean).
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A big MAHALO to Station 2/3rd Watch crews for their hospitality!
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WAILUA FALLS (KAUAI): Last Friday (July 23), #Kaua

WAILUA FALLS (KAUAI): Last Friday (July 23), #KauaiFF rescued a 67-year-old California visitor who slipped approximately 25-feet while attempting to hike from the lookout area down to the pool below.
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The call came in at 10:20 AM, with firefighters arriving at 10:35 AM. They made contact with the hiker's family and the hiker who appeared to suffer multiple head injuries.
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Due to the rescue and the terrain complexity, first responders utilized a multipurpose device hauling system to secure and extract the hiker by noon where he was then treated by AMR personnel and later transported to Wilcox Medical Center.
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Kauai Police closed off a portion of Ma'alo Road for about (2) hours while firefighters and RESCUE specialists rescued the visitor -- Fire crews from Lihu'e and Kapa'a fire stations and a battalion chief responded.
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PHOTO and ARTICLE: https://bit.ly/3xcOcyc via The Garden Island Newspaper

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NOW HAPPENING: #HonoluluFF (3rd Watch) on scene at

NOW HAPPENING: #HonoluluFF (3rd Watch) on scene at the Kapolei Commons shopping center near Ross responding to a brush fire that broke out early this morning.

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: On Saturday, July 10, 2021, #HI

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: On Saturday, July 10, 2021, #HICountyFF held their annual fishing tournament, renamed last year as the Annual Buta Memorial Fishing Tournament in honor of Brother Eric “Buta” Hayashi, a #HICountyFF who passed away while on duty in August 2020 and who was the founder of the tournament now in its 30th year.
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Over 40 teams comprised of retired and active-duty firefighters entered the tournament this year and the results were as follows:
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* Biggest Marlin - 170 lbs, Team STINKY TUNA
* Biggest Ahi - 173 lbs, Team KEY TO THE CITY
* Biggest Ono - 88 lbs, Team MIKIOI
* Biggest Mahi - 31 lbs, Team SALTY CREW
* Biggest Aku - 4.4 lbs, Team DEADLIEST SNATCH
** Grand Champion - 188 lbs, Team KEY TO THE CITY
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CONGRATULATIONS AND A JOB WELL DONE TO ALL TEAMS WHO PARTICIPATED!!
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Follow the HFD Annual Fishing Tournament BUTA Memorial Facebook Page http://ow.ly/qgd150Fx7cV

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#MauiFF Captain Vernon Patao, who competed in the

#MauiFF Captain Vernon Patao, who competed in the 1992 Barcelona and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic games, follows in the footsteps of his mentor Dr. Masayoshi Yogi via his company, HI Performance Athletics, where he helps to train the Maui community and young athletes.
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It was in Dr. Yogi's garage in Kahului where Patao trained and eventually developed into a U.S. Olympic weightlifter. Patao won a junior national title and (3) at the senior level and is a former American record holder in the snatch; was a member of senior & junior national teams and a coach at the 2016 Olympic trials; holds a USAW Advanced Sports Performance Coach Level 2 license and has coached at the international level for USA Weightlifting.
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He recently took a team of Maui athletes to the national championships in Detroit where all (7) recorded a top-10 finish. Patao also had his Maui team meet with 2020 Olympians who were using the national meet as a warmup for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, some of whom he traveled with to some of the junior meets.
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On the trips, Patao makes sure the journey was about much more than just the competition but also to enjoy the culture of the area, to help contribute to making his teams be successful outside of the gym, off the court and outside of the classroom.
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When he retires as a #MauiFF, Patao plans to start a kiruna program
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ARTICLE and PHOTO: https://biy.ly/3xCGNZY via @themauinews

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: . (Modified Tweet) & PHOTO via

FLASHBACK FRIDAY:
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(Modified Tweet) & PHOTO via Hawaii Dept. Of Transportation:
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Mahalo to Aircraft Rescue Firefighters Terrence Kashima, Raymond Vegas Jr., and Stuart Lee (R to L) for their water rescue in response to the downed aircraft off Kalaeloa early last Friday, July 2 morning

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TODAY, #MauiFF battled a fire that set ablaze (2)

TODAY, #MauiFF battled a fire that set ablaze (2) Young Brothers shipping containers at the Port of Kahului.

According to Young Brothers, the containers were filled with scrap metal and no hazardous materials were released.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

ARTICLE via @khonnews https://www.khon2.com/local-news/fire-extinguished-for-two-shipping-containers-at-port-of-kahului/

PHOTO via J. Irvine, HFFA Maui Division Chair.

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TODAY, Kauai Fire Department held a pinning ceremo

TODAY, Kauai Fire Department held a pinning ceremony at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall for #KauaiFF who earned a promotion or assignment over the last year where due to the COVID pandemic, ceremonies were postponed.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!
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From Left to Right scroll: Chief Officers, Fire Captain, Fire Fighter III and Fire Fighter II

PHOTOS via B. Doo, HFFA Kauai Division Chair

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EXACTLY 2 WEEKS AGO, fire fighter recruits of the

EXACTLY 2 WEEKS AGO, fire fighter recruits of the Honolulu Fire Department's 109 Class paid their respects to Kamehameha III Kauikeaouli at Mauna'ala - a long-standing tradition that takes place on the day before graduation for those entering our #HonoluluFF ohana.

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#HonoluluFF from Engine 7 (Waikiki) in a duo respo

#HonoluluFF from Engine 7 (Waikiki) in a duo response with EMS to an incident at a busy Waikiki Beach on this Memorial Day holiday.

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Pride Service Dedication Rescue #HonoluluFF 2nd

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Last Thursday (March 18) around 6 PM, #MauiFF resp

Last Thursday (March 18) around 6 PM, #MauiFF responded to a structure fire in Waikapu at a commercial warehouse on Pakana Street.
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There were no reports of any injuries and the cause was under investigation. Cost of damages were unavailable as of the print of the article (03.18.2021 at 9:12 PM, HST)
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ARTICLE AND PHOTO: http://bit.ly/3lSTnPq via @hawaiinewsnow

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ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, about 20 #HonoluluFF conve

ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, about 20 #HonoluluFF converged at UH-Manoa's Sakamaki Hall to train in a partnership between the UH Manoa Office of Operations and Facilities Fire Safety Program and the Honolulu Fire Department.
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They rushed up the stairs of the four-story structure, deployed their hoses and released a torrent of water.
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Since April 2020, #HonoluluFF have held (5) high-rise training exercises on campus with simulations including taking hold of the elevators, hooking up into building standpipes in the stairwells and making hose stretches to the fire floors where firefighters practice hose handling and water deployment. Firefighters at the truck practice their pumping skills, making sure water pressures they're giving to firefighters in the building are appropriate. The exercises also provide fire captains an opportunity to practice their command skills, management of a high-rise incident and coordination with other fire companies.
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ARTICLE and PHOTO: https://bit.ly/3kkruiO via University of Hawaii @uhmanoanews

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Via The International Association of Fire Fighters

Via The International Association of Fire Fighters .@iaff1918 -

On this #WorldCancerDay, the IAFF encourages members to protect themselves at the fire scene and invites them to sign the online pledge. The IAFF encourages you to use the Reason for Signing section to honor those we have lost to - or are currently fighting - occupational cancer.

Stay healthy and sign the pledge: http://bit.ly/3awMZIF (Link in Bio)

THIS MORNING during the virtual 55th Convention of

THIS MORNING during the virtual 55th Convention of the International Association of Fire Fighters, #HICountyFF Brother Eric Hayashi (top right) was honored in memoriam during the Line-of-Duty Death Tribute.

On August 8, 2020, Brother Hayashi suffered a cardiac arrest while on-duty at the scene of an emergency call. He was transported to Hilo Medical Center where he passed.

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MASK UP MONDAYS! . The newly graduated fire fighte

MASK UP MONDAYS!
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The newly graduated fire fighter recruits from Pride 108 of the Honolulu Fire Department ask that the Hawaii community and 'ohana continue adhering to safety protocols during this COVID-19 time. Let's all do our parts to keep Hawaii safe! Mahalo! 🤙
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On Sunday, January 10, 2021, the Lyau 'ohana lost

On Sunday, January 10, 2021, the Lyau 'ohana lost their home due to a house fire. Everyone was able to escape, including the family dog and no injuries were reported. Their home is extensively damaged from fire, smoke and water. Due to the extent of the damages, not much could be salvaged and and they will have to find elsewhere to live for the time being.
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Joe is a member of our HFFA Executive Board as the statewide representative for our Airports Division. We are humbly asking for your help in donating anything you can to help the Lyau 'Ohana rebuild their home. If you cannot give monetarily, please keep them in your prayers.
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MASK UP MONDAYS! It's the first Monday of the new

MASK UP MONDAYS!

It's the first Monday of the new year and COVID-19 is still here. If you want to spend time with people who don't live with you, outdoors is the safer choice!

You are more likely to be exposed to COVID-19 when you attend crowded, poorly ventilated indoor events ... HOWEVER, you are less likely to be exposed to COVID-19 when attending outdoor activities because there is more ventilation and it is easier to maintain at least 6 feet apart from people who do not live with you.

(Info taken from CDC website)

📸: #HiARFF from Kahului Airport sends their Mahalo to all who continue participating in safety protocols and engaging in cautionary actions. 🤙

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