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🎶 "Deck the halls with boughs of holly!
Fa la la la la, la la la la" 🎶
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THIS MORNING, #HFFA1463Ohana helped Lt. Governor decorate his office Christmas Tree.

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🎶 "It's beginning to look at lot like Christmas..." 🎶
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#KauaiFF assisted with hanging Christmas lights at the Old County Building lawn earlier today. #HFFA1463Ohana

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#Repost @mayorvictorino
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𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗶 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 --
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Maui County firefighters are responding to a brush fire in the Kahikinui area. The response includes multiple fire units, air support and heavy equipment, according to the Maui Fire Department.
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Fanned by strong winds, the blaze has grown to at least 100 acres, and it reportedly was moving northwest toward the Kahikinui Subdivision. Residents of at least a dozen homes were being evacuated. Emergency management officials were working on setting up a shelter for residents, fire officials reported.
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The fire was first reported at 1:40 p.m. at Milepost 26 on Piilani Highway. A portion of the highway between Milepost 25 and Kipahulu Park has been closed. “I ask residents and visitors to be cautious and vigilant and stay away from this area of East Maui,” Mayor Michael Victorino said.
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#MauiFF #HFFA1463Ohana

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Because the saying "strangers become friends who become family" is true in the fire service -- Retired #MauiFF showing how strong their brotherhood is.
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#Repost @mauionfire
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A lifetime of stories amongst this amazing group of retired #firefighters. Over 350 years in our @local1463_maui_division brotherhood captured in this priceless photo. I have not earned my place in this distinguished group yet, however, slowly but surely I’ll be there. #fightingcancer #cancersurvivors #surroundyourselfwithgoodpeople 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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#Repost @aloha_bigmike ...
Hualalai Fire Brigade training at our burn pit.

Kodak 400TX (expired 1991) developed in Kodak D76
#120film #minoltaautocord
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#HFFA1463Ohana #HICountyFF

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Yesterday, #HonoluluFF and our #HFFA1463Ohana said "A hui hou" to our brother FF 1 Kevin Miller in a memorial paddle-out at Kaimana Beach ...

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#HFFA1463Ohana - The NEW Hawaii Fire Fighters Association Website is LIVE!!
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Unfortunately, both the old and new website platforms are incompatible and an overhaul was needed. Thus, the new website standards require ALL MEMBERS to create new accounts to gain access to Members-only pages. Once logged in, the Members Menu will appear.
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PHOTO: Circa 2013, both Hilo and Kona #HiARFF training at the Kona burn pit. Mahalo to AFF Mike Caputo for the photo!

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LAST FRIDAY, officials held an emergency response drill at Hilo International Airport as part of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program.
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Hilo #HiARFF, alongside the Army National Guard Aviation Department and the Hawaii Disaster Medical Assistant Team, participated in a mock scenario that went as follows --
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At 10 AM, (2) Black Hawk UH60s with (4) SOB on each aircraft were participating in an airshow at Hilo Airport when (1) Black Hawk experienced engine failure, causing a collision of the aircraft and crashing into a crowd of observers. Approximately (60) people were injured with an unknown number of casualties reported.
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The drill included a decomp tent to decominate the victims as often during aircraft accidents, there is a fuel leakage. Following decomp, victims were sorted by medical necessity for transfer to the hospital and placed in either a green (none); yellow (delayed); or red (immediate) tent.
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This exercise is a mandatory certification by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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PHOTOS and ARTICLE via @bigislandnow http://bit.ly/2Py9BiR #HFFA1463Ohana

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ON THE MOVE -- If you subscribe to the @staradvertiser, you would have seen these gentlemen's photos under the "On the Move" section for Wednesday's (Oct. 23), yesterday's (Oct. 24) and today's newspapers.
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CONGRATULATIONS to these #MauiFF on their promotions!!
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Jeffrey Giesea on his promotion to Battalion Chief // Timothy Herrick on his promotion to Captain // Alma Aiwohi (and former HFFA Board Member - Maui Division) on his promotion to Captain // Vernon Patao on his promotion to Captain // Todd Teraoka on his promotion to Captain // Jeffrey Watanabe on his promotion to Captain // Reza Azman on his promotion to Captain // and Ryan Otsubo on his promotion to Captain.
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Very well-deserving, gentlemen!!
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On January 20, 1900, #HonoluluFF were battling a fire at the Kaumakapili Church at the corner of Beretania and Smith Streets.
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It was reported that the fire was so strong from both directions that bystanders had to pull firefighters to safety after their skin blistered from the heat and approaching flames.
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This act of bravery from bystanders occurred just in time as shortly after, the raging fire consumed both the fire engine and the church.
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FIRST photo: #HonoluluFF photographed with their new fire engine shipped in from the mainland.
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SECOND Photo: The aftermath of the fire at Kaumakapili Church.
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PHOTOS via Hawaii State Archives #HFFA1463Ohana

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"Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!"
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#KauaiFF and the Kauai Fire Department is promoting this year's NFPA them for this week's National Fire Prevention Week works because it is a simple phrase that educates and reminds the community about the importance of taking actions to keep themselves and their ohana safe and prepared for a fire emergency.
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"Situational awareness is a skill people need to use wherever they go. No matter where you are, look for available exits. If the alarm sounds, take it seriously and exit the building immediately," said KFD Deputy Chief Kilipaki Vaughan.
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To kick off the week, Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami held a proclamation ceremony on September 23 and encouraged all households to develop a safety plan together and practice it - which includes (2) ways out of every room with a clear path to an outside meeting place that is a safe distance from the home.
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(*See article for additional tips and recommendations for developing and practicing a home escape plan.*)
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ARTICLE: http://bit.ly/2M4G6TN via @thegardenisland
PHOTO: Courtesy of County of Kauai

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 -- The National Fire Prevention Week campaign kicked off with a family event at the Honolulu Zoo.
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#HonoluluFF were alongside our brothers and sisters from the Federal Fire Department .@ffdhi263, as well as American Medical Response Hawaii and Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition to educate and answer any questions the public had on fire prevention and safety for their homes as well as learn about CPR, ambulance services and more.
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Activities like a pop-up house helped to make fire safety education fun and interactive for families by teaching them of the potential hazards and the proper way to escape from a fire. Tuck and roll demonstrations and phrases like "Stop, drop and roll" and "Stay low and go" were emphasized throughout.
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Keiki got to go through obstacle courses and other activities that taught them skills to survive a fire. They also got to ride in a fire truck and try on firefighter uniforms!
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-- Nearly 50% of all home fires are related to a cooking issue, whether it is leaving it unattended, inadvertently activating the stove or leaving the burner on.
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ARTICLE: http://bit.ly/2VnR61q via @kitv4
PHOTOS: HFFA, Local 1463 #HFFA1463Ohana

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YESTERDAY, #MauiFF recruits and #HiARFF recruits from Maui Fire Department’s 35th Fire Fighter Recruit Class marched in the annual parade down Kaahumanu Avenue to the fairgrounds at the War Memorial Complex that marked the beginning of the 4-day 97th Maui Fair. The Senior League World Series champions from Central East Maui Little League served as the Maui Fair Parade grand marshals.
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Hours of the Fair are 5 PM to midnight today; 10 AM to midnight Saturday; and 10 AM to 11 PM Sunday.
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Local grinds are prepared by nonprofit groups; E.K. Fernandez rides and games; orchid, photography, horticulture and livestock exhibits; entertainment and other activities, such as the Street Party and interactive activities can be found at this year’s fair.
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PHOTO and ARTICLE: http://bit.ly/2MhgLF0 via .@themauinews

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OCTOBER 1, 1965 - "The Honolulu Fire Department demonstrated its new 100-foot aerial ladder during the Fire Prevention Week parade at Ala Moana Park. The photo was taken from the vantage point of the Waikiki Grand Hotel to get a bird's eye view of firefighter Raymond Umetsu and the biggest ladder in the United States."
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The late Captain Umetsu was #HFFA1463 President Bobby Lee's captain at Station 12 (Waipahu) when Bobby first entered the department. Captain Umetsu retired from HFD in 1986 and passed away in 1990.
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#HFFA1463Ohana #HonoluluFF

PHOTO and CAPTION via @staradvertiser Archive (08/27/2019 newspaper)

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YESTERDAY, the Kauai Fire Department held a special ceremony welcoming (9) fire fighter recruits from KFD's 29th Recruit Class officially into the department. .
After (7) months of accelerated training, these gentlemen are ready to serve their communities.
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"Today, these gentlemen of the 29th Recruit Class will receive silver badges and begin their new journey as a #KauaiFF," Deputy Fire Chief Kilipaki Vaughan said during yesterday's ceremony. "May each of you continue to strive for the summit of excellence in your kuleana as a public servant, with honor to each other in the fire service and to the Kauai community you so proudly serve with loyalty."
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-- Welcome to our #HFFA1463Ohana, gentlemen!!
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ARTICLE and PHOTOS Courtesy of Kauai Fire Department.

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LAST WEEK, your HFFA-Kauai Division held their 3rd Quarter Membership Meeting to discuss, in part, this year's MDA Fill the Boot results, this past summer's IAFF Redmond Health and Safety Symposium and the upcoming HFFA Elections.
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-- Every quarter, #HFFA Division Exec Boards hold their membership meetings as an additional open talk story session for #HawaiiFF to share their thoughts and concerns unique to their county.
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#HFFA1463Ohana #KauaiFF

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Brotherhood. Ohana.
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AUGUST 30, 2019 -- Lihue #HiARFF (green crew) and Kona #HiARFF (blue crew), together, honed in their skills during live fire drills at Kona International Airport.

Mahalo for the photo @meatreef! #HFFA1463Ohana

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20: #HonoluluFF (including HFFA-Oahu Division Board Member Jay Hokama) from Station 24 (Ewa Beach) partnered with Ewa Makai Middle School 6th Graders in completing and designing their Fire Safety mural.

Awesome job all! 📸 Courtesy of Ewa Makai Middle School @ewamakaimiddleschool @hawaiipublicschools

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MAHALO to our Molokai community for your support of #MolokaiFF in joining them and their 'ohana raise funds for @mdahawaii that will help in not only finding a cure for muscular dystrophy but also with programs & services for Hawaii's families whose keiki are affected by the disease.
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#HFFA1463Ohana #MauiFF

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Join #MolokaiFF TODAY for their MDA Fill the Boot Event!
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They'll be hanging out at the Na Wahine O Ke Kai Kulaia Event and Ho'olehua events so stop by, say "Hello" and donate a little.
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Join our #HFFA1463Ohana in helping @mdahawaii help Hawaii's ohana whose keiki are affected by this muscle mobility limiting disease #LiveUnlimited
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-- This is the last of our MDA #FillTheBoot series for the summer so let's end strong! #MauiFF

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