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 and Meeting Materials

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Members

• Kyle Ginoza - Chair (Wailuku) 3/31/2023
• Lisa Vares - Vice Chair (Wailuku) 03/31/2024
• Makalapua Kanuha (Lahaina) 03/31/2027
• Dylan Andrion (Wailuku) 3/31/2026
• Punahele Alcon (Molokai) 3/31/2025
• Max Kincaid Jr (Lanai) 3/31/2025
• Dwight Burns (Pukalani) 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