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A structure fire in South Maui was brought under control shortly before 7 o’clock this morning (Wednesday, October 14, 2009). The incident was reported at 5:45 a.m. at a single story condominium building under construction at 64 Ehiku Street.  The 4,500 square foot building was unoccupied and was intended for use as a community hall […]

The recent promotion of four firefighters to the rank of battalion chief marked a milestone for the department.  The simultaneous promotion of Karl Kubo, Derrick Arruda, James “Kimo” Kino and Valeriano Martin allows the department to fill an existing vacancy and three newly created positions. The department had sought for eight years to increase the […]

Four members of the Maui Fire Department were promoted to Battalion Chief during a badge pinning ceremony Wednesday at the Kahului Fire Station. Those promoted include Derrick Arruda, James Kino, Karl Kubo and Valeriano Martin. The expansion positions were among the administration’s goals set by Maui Fire Chief Jeff Murray, and part of the department’s […]