KALAHEO — A new fire truck has been unveiled to better serve the community, residents and visitors of Kaua‘i.
KALAHEO — A new fire truck has been unveiled to better serve the community, residents and visitors of Kaua‘i.
The Kaua‘i Fire Department (KFD) welcomed the fire truck, which will be attached to the Kalaheo Fire Station. On Friday, Aug. 16, representatives from KFD , Kaua‘i Fire Commission, Hawai‘i Fire Fighters Association, Friends of Kaua‘i Fire Service, along with the Kaua‘i County Council and community members were in attendance for the blessing of the new fire engine.
The addition of fire truck 5 will replace the station’s 16-year-old front-line emergency response truck and become a reserve engine for the department.
“I would like to extend my deepest thanks to Elton Ushio, Solomon Kanoho, Stephen Hall, Ernest Barreira, Reiko Matsuyama, Mayor Kawakami, administrative staff and our Kaua‘i County Council members whose tireless efforts have made this possible,” said KFD Deputy Chief Roger Mills. “Their commitment to the safety and well-being of our community has been nothing short of extraordinary.”
He added, “The addition of Engine 5 to the Kalaheo Fire Station will undoubtedly enhance our ability to protect and serve the community, ensuring that we are always ready to respond in times of need.”
