Responsibilities

The Fire and Public Safety Commission:

• Reviews the operations of the Department of Fire and Public Safety and the Civil Defense Agency.
• Makes recommendations for changes which may be desirable to improve performance of emergency functions and the provision of public safety services.
• Receives and investigates complaints brought by the public regarding the conduct of the Department of Fire Control and Civil Defense Agency or any of its members and submits a written report of its findings and recommendations to the Fire Chief and Civil Defense Administrator for their disposition.

Agendas & Minutes

View available agendas and minutes for the Fire and Public Safety Commission meetings.

Members

• Edwin Misaki - Chair (Molokai) 3/31/2020
• Kyle Ginoza - Vice Chair (Wailuku) 03/31/2023
• Dwight Burns (Pukalani) 3/31/2024
• Linda Fernandez (Lanai) 3/31/2020
• Joaquin "Jack" Freitas (Makawao) 3/31/2021
• Gregg Lundberg (Kula) 03/31/2022
• Donna Sterling (Kahikinui) 03/31/2022
• Travis Tancayo (Molokai) 3/31/2021
• Lisa Vares (Wailuku) 3/31/2024

Additional Information

• Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Fire and Public Safety Commission (PDF)
• Rules Relating To Fireworks (PDF)
• Kahuola/Kahu'aina Award Program
• Fire & Public Safety Document Request Form

Contact Information

Supporting Department Name: Fire & Public Safety
Phone: (808) 270-7898
FAX: (808) 270-7919
Email
Secondary Contact, Office of the Mayor: (808) 270-7855