#Jeff Murray
Maui Fire Chief to Retire on June 30, 2018
Maui Fire Chief Jeffrey A. Murray retires on June 30th, 2018, after 10 years at the helm of the department.
Maui Fire Chief Receives Positive Evaluation
Maui Fire Chief Jeffrey Murray received a positive review in the annual evaluation compiled by the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety Commission.
Maui Firefighters Women’s Auxiliary Awards 2 Scholarships
The Maui Firefighters Women’s Auxiliary awarded two scholarships to Maui students attending college in the Fall.
Maui Fire Chief Evaluation: “Very Favorable”
The annual performance evaluation of Maui Fire Chief Jeffrey Murray for the 2016 calendar year was “very favorable.”
Battle of the Badges Benefit for Pacific Cancer Foundation
If you show up to the Battle of the Badges Benefit game with this year’s T-shirt, you can get into the game for FREE and support Maui’s cancer community.
GO PINK Campaign to Benefit Pacific Cancer Foundation
The Maui police and fire departments are teaming up with the Pacific Cancer Foundation for their Annual GO PINK campaign to raise awareness and funds.
7 Maui Firefighters Promoted: Two to Captain, Five to Firefighter III
Promotions for Fire Captains Kaulana Kino, Sean Simon, and Firefighter III, Wayne Tashiro, took effect May 16, 2015. Promotions for Firefighter III’s Maroe Smith, Parrish Purdy, Greg Shinyama, and Garren Oura was effective May 1, 2015.
Kaupō Fire Rekindles, Burns Additional 25 Acres
The affected area was located at the 2,000-foot elevation, and was called 100% contained at 7 p.m. Crews will continue to monitor the burn area overnight and into tomorrow.
Fireworks Found at Kaupō Fire, Arson Suspected
“The time of day the fireworks were lit in the Kaupō incident indicate that this fire may have not been accidental,” according to information attributed to the fire chief in information released by the department today.
MFD 29th Recruit Class Graduation
The newest firefighters for the Maui Fire Department are: Robert Alexander, Kamaui Aiona, Michael Kalalau, Merrit Kaufman, Kanoa Nishiki, Tyler Pascual, Kai Evermore, Bronson Pocock, Kaleo Puaa, Brandon Sturm, and Nicholas Tanaka.
Federal Funds Support Smoke Alarm Program on Maui
The Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety will begin installing smoke alarms at high risk homes in October, under the federally funded Smoke Alarm Maui Program.
West Maui Disaster Preparedness Event, May 4
County authorities will be among those presenting information at an upcoming Disaster Preparedness meeting for West Maui residents.
VIDEO: Maui kicks of Fire Prevention Week with two public demonstrations planned
By Wendy Osher A proclamation was signed by Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares this morning, kicking off Fire Prevention Week in Maui County. “I try to do everything I can to get you the tools that you need in order to keep our community safe. That’s my number one job,” Tavares said in her address to […]
New Water Tanker Truck for East Maui put into service at Hana Fire Station
The Hana community has a new water tanker truck that will serve the East Maui area. The $527,597 Tanker 7 was purchased with federal funds through the County’s Community Development Block Grant program. Fire Chief Jeff murray said the tanker’s ability to handle the area’s narrow, winding roads and rugged terrain will help provide a […]
6p 6/8/10 Alternating Traffic on Honoapiilani Hwy; Maalaea fire burns 2,000 acres
By Wendy Osher (Update 6:30 p 6/8/10) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl6ed3NH6Jo[/youtube] Maui Police re-opened the Honoapiilani Highway at around 6 p.m. (Tuesday, June 8, 2010) for contraflow travel using one lane of travel, following a six hour road closure. Firefighters continue to battle a 2,000 acre blaze above Maalaea that was first reported at 10 p.m. Monday. Police […]
VIDEO: Three Fire Fighting Vehicles added to Maui fleet
Three fire department vehicles were blessed today with Hawaiian names reflective of the districts that they will serve. The practice of naming the firefighting fleet in the Hawaiian tradition is unique to the county of Maui. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ceePJDdN7s /] Tanker 3 which will be used to fight fire in the west Maui district was given […]
Recruit Class 27th Joins the Ranks of the Maui Fire Department
By Wendy Osher The Maui Fire Department added 13 new firefighters to their ranks today. Members of the 27th recruit class graduated in a ceremony held at the Grand Wailea Resort. A total of four recruit training awards were issued today based on written and functional skills course examinations, evaluations, and final examinations. Earning honors […]
MORE THAN A NAME FOR MAUI FIRE TRUCK: KAIMILOA IS BLESSED
The Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety held a blessing today for the department’s Heavy Rescue Truck that will be used in rescue and recovery efforts island-wide. The truck will go on line in the first week of August, providing rescue crews with the ability to transport equipment and supplies aboard a single response […]
MAUI FIRE and POLICE DEPT. MARK HISTORIC FIRSTS
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 MAUI FIREFIGHTERS PROMOTED TO BATTALION CHIEF
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 […]
