#Kazuo Todd
Fire Chief Kazuo Todd remembered for his efforts to leave the Big Island a safer, better place
In a public memorial attended by more than 200 people, Hawaiʻi County celebrated the life and legacy of Fire Chief Kazuo Todd who died unexpectedly in December at age 45.
Flags lowered to honor the life and service of Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd
Gov. Josh Green has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, all state offices and agencies, and all Hawaiʻi National Guard facilities in honor of Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, who died unexpectedly on Dec. 14, 2025.
Military presence at Pōhakuloa Training Area critical to community safety. But at what cost to the land, native species?
Officials with the US Army Garrison Hawai‘i are waiting for the formal rejection of the Final Environmental Impact Statement by the state Land Board before deciding what to do next to try to extend its lease on the Big Island.
Hundreds attend Hawaiʻi Wildfire Summit held on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Fire Department this week teamed up with partners from across the state at the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Summit, a multi-agency gathering held on Hawaiʻi Island to tackle the pressing challenges of wildfire prevention and preparedness.
Gov. Green proclaims Fire Prevention Week statewide
Governor Josh Green, M.D., has proclaimed the week of Oct. 6-12, 2024 as “Fire Prevention Week” in the state of Hawai‘i. This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you!”
Sounding sirens for wildfires in Hawaiʻi may soon be standard emergency protocol
Talks are underway with officials from the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency and all four counties about codifying a new emergency response protocol to use sirens during wildfires everywhere in the state. It could become official “within days.”
DLNR: Mana Road Fire Fight was a Community Effort
The Mana Road fire that burned along Old Saddle Road on the slopes of Mauna Kea on Hawai‘i Island was one of the largest wildland fires in recorded Hawai‘i history. In late July and early August, it scorched more than 42,000 acres of mostly grassland above Waimea and largely on the Parker Ranch.
Paʻauilo Fire Highlights Wildfire Risks as Hawaiʻi Faces a Particularly Dry Year Ahead
As firefighting agencies statewide kick off the annual “Wildlife & Drought LOOKOUT!” awareness campaign, last weekend’s fire highlights the importance for communities and individuals to be prepared for what is expected to be an especially active summer and fall fire season.
