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Fire agency shows off its new rigs in ceremony
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The Honolulu Fire Department dedicated five new firefighting vehicles yesterday at a ceremony at its downtown headquarters. Assistant Fire Chief Rolland Harvest and his new Ford Expedition were blessed during the ceremony.
The Honolulu Fire Department dedicated five new firefighting vehicles yesterday at a ceremony at the HFD downtown headquarters.
Most prominent among the vehicles is a 2007 Pierce Quantum pumper, or fire engine, that will be assigned to Station 19, the Aikahi ...
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Fire Department recruiting women
Honolulu Star - Bulletin
; Jennifer Davis never thought of becoming a firefighter until she met Ricci Naone several years ago at a barbecue. Naone had just completed firefighter training and suggested that Davis apply. "The idea of it sounded so wonderful," she said. Davis, who was 30 years old at the time and active in
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Honolulu fire chief to retire Jan. 15 as last extension ends
Honolulu Star - Bulletin
; ... marks the HFD's 155th anniversary. "I leave with my greatest respect for this organization," Leonardi said yesterday during a news conference. "Our firefighters are aces. Fire after fire, no complaints -- 'Let's just get out there and do the job.'" Commission ...
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New bill would retrofit buildings for fire safety
Honolulu Star - Bulletin
; Honolulu fire officials estimate fewer than 30 high-rise buildings, primarily in downtown Honolulu, would need to be retrofitted with automatic sprinkler systems under a City Council bill. Council members scheduled a public hearing for the measure on Sept. 26. "The estimated cost so far is about $5
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Fire captain disciplined for role in Lingle TV ads
Honolulu Star - Bulletin
; Honolulu fire Capt. Richard Soo was disciplined by Fire Chief Attilio Leonardi yesterday for appearing in commercials supporting Linda Lingle before the Nov. 5 gubernatorial election. "We don't endorse any candidate," said Leonardi. "The commercial gave the impression that the Honolulu Fire
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Hot spots hold fire crews at brush blaze
Honolulu Star - Bulletin
; Dozens of federal and city firefighters were stomping through think forest and brush in Central Oahu today, extinguishing several flare ups left from a large wildfire that has consumed 100 acres. Fire helicopters reported the perimeter of the blaze has been contained, but several hot spots were
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