Never forgotten. Always remembered. In Colorado Springs this September, 288 names were read aloud at the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial. A bell rang for each one. Every name was somebody’s whole world: a son or daughter, a husband or wife, a mom or dad, a crewmate who had your back.
One of those names was ours. Jeff Fiala, Honolulu Fire Department. Station 9 in Kaka’ako became his second home, and he brought his enthusiasm and his love for the ocean everywhere he went. His name is now etched in granite. Gone fishin’, brother.
We carry Tre’ Evans-Dumaran of the Maui Fire Department with us, too. A scholar-athlete who dreamed of flying, with a smile nobody who met him will ever forget.
To every Hawaii fire fighter we have lost, pictured here or not: we still say your names. We still tell your stories. You are still part of this family.
And to the families left behind: you are our ohana. Today, tomorrow, always.
Rest easy, brothers and sisters. We’ll take it from here.
#HFFA #Local1463Strong #HawaiiFireFighters #IAFF #NeverForgotten
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One of the most important jobs in the world — because we’re in the business of saving lives.
The Kauaʻi Fire Department is hiring Fire Fighter Trainees.
A career in the fire service is more than a job. It means serving your community on its hardest days, protecting lives and property, and being there when people need help most.
It also comes with real sacrifices. Firefighters face increased occupational cancer and cardiovascular risks, physical injuries, exposure to traumatic events, disrupted sleep, time away from family, and the cumulative mental and emotional demands of the profession.
Know the risks. Understand the commitment. Answer the call.
Interested applicants can find the Fire Fighter Trainee posting through the County of Kauaʻi careers website.
Hawaii Fire Fighters Association
IAFF Local 1463
#KauaiFireDepartment #KauaiFire #FirefighterTrainee #HawaiiFirefighters #HFFA1463
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Our members showed up for Mayor Richard Bissen.
He walked the whole line, shook every hand, and took the time to talk story with our guys. Even had a keiki up on someone’s shoulders for the occasion.
And when the Maui Fire engine rolled by, the whole line lit up.
Mahalo to every HFFA member who came out to wave signs and represent Local 1463.
#HFFA #Local1463Strong #HawaiiFireFighters #MauiStrong
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