State Fire Council

Ang 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. Ito rin ay addresses issues specific to Hawaii's fire environment, kabilang ang 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. Maaaring makipag-ugnayan ang mga residente with the council's public process to advocate for better wildfire preparedness, fire code updates, and adequate fire department funding.