OUR MISSION:
To develop a culture of Firemanship within the State of Hawaii that is rooted in Family, Brotherhood, and Training, while providing the best service to our community through ongoing professional development and volunteerism.
OUR VISION:
We envision a network a fire service leaders that contribute to the future growth of the Hawaii Fire Service; being a steward of our community by providing services in times of need through volunteer opportunities; and ensuring professional development to all future firefighters.
OUR VALUES:
Family - Nothing can take the place of home in rearing and teaching children; we must never forget to place the priorities of our family first.
Brotherhood - The "dark smoky hallway" is a place and time that all firefighters can relate to. We understand how it feels, knowing that my Brother and Sister stands beside me. We will not leave your side and commit to sacrifice for each other.
Training - We believe in being well-trained. We owe it to ourselves, our brothers and sisters, our families, and the community we swore to protect.
Upcoming Events
Captain Jimmy davis
Protecting Vertical Cities
Protecting Vertical Cities is a program designed to illustrate and describe the complexities associated with vertical firefighting in tall buildings; whether being a mid-rise or high-rise building, unfamiliarity and limited experience lends favor towards a greater propensity of error when operating in both types of buildings. This program will examine the many challenges, concerns and offer some experience- based insight and best practices when dealing with fires that are specific and unique to mid-to high-rise building challenges alone.
This program will examine fires in both the mid-rise and high-rise buildings; exploring their own individual nuisances and tactical barriers, which are impediments that remain consistent with vertical firefighting in tall buildings. However, similar in nature, both buildings require a different requisite tactical approach. Knowledge and awareness is needed for a greater depth of understanding required to guide and influence decision-making, which will ultimately induce actions that support expedient fire suppression and risk abatement of building occupants.
This program will explore, in depth, efficiency based models of deployment, strategical and tactical considerations, potential barriers, incident priorities, and the inevitable threat platforms one is likely to encounter. This is best explained through a
"process" of manageable sequential steps required of a mid-to high-rise fire response. The value and significance of a well-planned, realistic, functional, and a purpose-driven course of actions are all necessary components for desirable and measurable tactical outcomes. This program will interject real case studies and lessons learned; all delivered with the intent to demystify, provide relevance, and maximize your full vertical potential in these complicated buildings.
B-Side Lounge
Friday, October 10, 2025
0900-1600
Mahalo!
