State Fire Council

The Hawaii State Fire Council coordinates fire prevention and firefighting policies among the state and county fire departments, developing uniform standards, training guidelines, and mutual aid agreements. The council advises the governor and legislature on fire safety legislation, reviews building and fire code proposals, and promotes consistency in fire protection services across the state's four counties. นอกจากนี้ยังaddresses issues specific to Hawaii's fire environment, รวมถึง wildland-urban interface fires driven by invasive grasses.

Hawaii's growing wildfire risk — dramatically illustrated by the 2023 Maui fires — makes coordinated, well-resourced fire services essential for every community. ผู้อยู่อาศัยสามารถมีส่วนร่วมได้ with the council's public process to advocate for better wildfire preparedness, fire code updates, and adequate fire department funding.