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Hawaii 24/7 Staff The Fire Department reports it recovered the body of a man Friday evening in the area of “Hapu” near Kapanaia in North Kohala. Shoreline fisherman reported seeing a body on the shoreline rocks in an area that can only be accessed by four-wheel drive vehicles, according to the Fire Deparment. Crews from […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Fire Department held commencement exercises for its 41st Firefighter Recruit Class on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo. The new firefighters are: Owen Tomori, Shane Perry, Dalton Kiko, Christian Cook, Christopher Almodova, Kevin Kapsky, Matthew Case, Catlin Peterson, Chad Kawazoe, Nathan Lee, Kahlil Dupuis, Tyler Nishimura, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Kaiser Permanente Hawaii has announced $3,500 in grant funding to the Hawaii Fire Department. Funds will be used to purchase digital camera equipment, which will allow the HFD to better document injury occurrence at traffic accidents and assist medical emergency professionals in their assessment and treatment of victims. “We are very appreciative of […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Fire Chief Darren Rosario has announced the implementation of a program designed for the collection of unwanted, illegal, and/or damaged fireworks. Until now, no program existed to allow for the proper disposal of unwanted fireworks. The county Fire Department will be conducting a “one day only” fireworks collection campaign. Members of the public […]

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Hawaii 24/7 Fire and rescue crews responded to cries for help early Friday from an opihi picker who was swept into the ocean at Kings Landing in Hilo. The victim was pulled to the shore by bystanders shortly after 8 a.m. Emergency crews administered CPR and transported the victim to Hilo Medical Center. No other […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The county Civil Defense Agency and Fire Department have scheduled a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training in Kapaau for four consecutive Saturdays starting Feb. 16 and ending March 9. This is an in-depth emergency response training course that is fully funded by FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security and presented by […]

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The search concluded Sunday (Feb 3) for a missing diver off the coast of Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park. The missing diver was identified as Jeremiah Nathan of Kealakekua. Nathan was last seen on Wednesday (Jan 30) at the park at about 4 p.m. His keys, wallet and cellphone were found in his truck […]

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The search continued Friday (Feb 1) for a missing diver off the coast of Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park. The missing diver was last seen on Wednesday (Jan 30) at the park at about 4 p.m. The man’s keys, wallet and cellphone were found in his truck at the park.

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Fire Department announces fireworks permits will be available for purchase beginning Wednesday, Dec. 26, at the following locations for the upcoming New Year’s celebration. These sites are: * Fire Administration Office, Hilo County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2501: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 26-28, and Dec. 31; and 10 […]

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The Hawai‘i Fire Department announces that fireworks permits will be available for purchase beginning Wednesday, December 26, at the following locations for the upcoming New Year’s celebration. Permits are not required for the purchasing of novelties and paperless firecrackers. Fireworks are allowed 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day.

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Fire/rescue responded to an 11:39 a.m. alarm Saturday (Dec 1) to Kaumana Caves for a person who fell and was injured in the caves while hiking.

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Fire Department hosts its annual Fire Prevention Week community event 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at Hilo Bayfront. Fire Prevention Week is celebrated nationally Oct. 7-13. This year’s theme is “be rabbit ready, have two ways out!” underscores a simple fact: it’s not enough to have a single exit. The […]

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Big Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation in connection with a 29-year-old man whose body was found Monday morning after he was swept out to sea Saturday afternoon. The victim has been identified as Ceasare Moses of Pāhala.

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Fire/rescue crews along with a Coast Guard cutter and aircraft continued their search Sunday morning (June 3) for a fisherman swept into the ocean at South Point in Ka‘u Saturday. The man was hit by a wave while retrieving a fish net Saturday and was last seen 200 yeards off-shore by witnesses.

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