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Community Relations Office

  

The Community Relations Office is run by the Community Relations Officer (CRO). The CRO is the liaison between the community and the HFD. It is primarily responsible for coordinating ceremonies, funerals, and other events for the HFD.  When requested by the public, the CRO coordinates fire apparatuses and personnel to promote fire safety awareness and education.  The CRO also manages two important fire safety programs for the state:  the Fire Fighter's Safety Guide (FFSG) for elementary school students and FFSG for senior citizens.  The CRO is responsible for implementing partnerships with the private sector and nonprofit organizations to support fire safety education and other public or community goals.

The FFSG continues to be one of the most progressive approaches for developing fire safety and health awareness by elementary students within the State of Hawaii.  The FFSG is available to 150,000 students in every elementary school statewide.  Home-schooled and prekindergarten children are also included in the program.

The FFSG for senior citizens contains important information about resources and safety tips to protect senior citizens against the tragedy of a home fire.  These guides are available at all fire stations and the FPB's, Education Section.

The CRO also coordinates Fire Prevention Week (FPW) activities, including the proclamation signing by the Governor and Mayor, FPW demonstrations at shopping malls and fire stations, major demonstrations at various schools, and at other community events.

The CRO is also responsible for coordinating the attendance of fire representatives and providing fire fighter safety information at the neighborhood board and other community-based meetings.  The HFD provides a representative at each of the 32 monthly neighborhood board meetings, where they update board members, members of the community, and City, state, and government officials with fire safety information and monthly response statistics.

Contact Community Relations Office at phone number 808-723-7167.

Last Reviewed: Thursday, March 29, 2007
 
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