#MauiFF will have a new asset that will help them cover more ground --
Maui Fire Department will receive a new twin-engine helicopter that holds 3 times the amount of water and nearly 3 times as many passengers compared to the old Air 1. It comes at a perfect time as there have been alarming amounts of wildfires in the County - So far this year, fire crews have responded to 84 brush fires compared to 71 at this same time in 2021 and 59 in 2020.
The aircraft is operated by Windward Aviation through a contract with the county. The new Air 1 will come into service on July 1.
ARTICLE: bit.ly/3sTxowy via Hawaii News Now
Maui Fire Department gains new aircraft to battle fires, save more lives
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The new Air 1 helicopter comes at a perfect time as the county sees alarming numbers of wildfires.Will the pilot be a MFD Firefighter or contract pilot?
This morning just before 4 AM, nearly 40 #HonoluluFF responded to a 2-alarm blaze at a single-story home on Oili Loop.
It was reported by the property manager that the house had been vacant for years and squatters frequented the place -- Fire crews were able to extinguish the fire in about an hour and no occupants were found inside the building. No injuries were reported.
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Investigation underway following early-morning fire at vacant home in Kahala
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The property manager said the house had been vacant for years and squatters have frequently been an issue.Oili Loop, not Oli Loop! Oli Loop is in Waipio, my 1st in. Thought I missed the fire this a.m.!!!
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EXACTLY 1 WEEK AGO, 11 fire fighter recruits graduated as part of the 31st Recruit Class of the Kauai Fire Department, with the ceremony held in the rotunda of the Lihu'e Civic Center at the Mo'ikeha Building -
CONGRATULATIONS to all!!
EXACTLY 1 WEEK AGO, 11 fire fighter recruits graduated as part of the 31st Recruit Class of the Kauai Fire Department, with the ceremony held in the rotunda of the Lihu'e Civic Center at the Mo'ikeha Building - CONGRATS to all!!
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Click on the news article link for bios on the graduating recruits!
Congratulations Kaua'i.♥️🙏
Congratulations & thank you ahead of time for all that you will do!
Congratulations Mokulehua and men!
