Big Island Video News

Serving Hawaii County

  • Hawaiʻi Island News Regions
    • Hamakua
      • Mauna Kea
    • Hilo
    • Kau
    • Kona
    • Kohala
    • Puna

VIDEO: Captain Garrett Kim Is “Fire Fighter of the Year”
Avatar photo

by Big Island Video News
on Mar 25, 2016 at 1:58 pm

Subscribe to Big Island Video News (FREE)

* indicates required

STORY SUMMARY

HILO - Aloha Exchange Club honors Hawaii County Fire Department Captain for spearheading several programs on Hawaii Island.




Video courtesy Hawaii County Police Department, edited by Big Island Video News.

HILO, Hawaii – Captain Garrett Kim was named “Fire Fighter of the Year” by the Aloha Exchange Club during a dinner ceremony at Hilo’s Nani Mau Gardens on Thursday, March 24.

Captain Kim has worked for the Fire Department for 15 years and is currently assigned to the Kaumana Fire Station. He was recognized for spearheading several programs that benefit the Fire Department and the community.

A media release says Kim obtained the grant money, instructors, and developed the class outline for the Fire Department Fire Ground Survival Program. He led the group to obtain grant money and development of the Fire Department’s Firefighter Peer Fitness Program. He has been an advocate for raising awareness of cancer prevention within the Fire Department. And he has frequently served as planning section chief in the Fire Department’s assistance to the county’s response to dengue fever.

“Captain Kim has accomplished all of these things and much more, without ever seeking any type of recognition,” said Captain Christian Wong, who nominated him. “He has accomplished all of these things out of genuine concern for his fellow firefighters and service to the community. The development of all these programs and the acquisition of hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant money to support them has been a great value to this community.”

Kim received a plaque from the Aloha Exchange Club, a gift basket of donated items from local businesses and certificates of commendation from the mayor’s office, the governor’s office, the state Legislature and the Hawaiʻi County Council.

officer Ryan Pagan was also honored as “Officer of the Year” during the same event.


Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Aloha Exchange Club, Garrett Kim, Hawaii County Fire Department

LATEST NEWS

Upcoming Delays On Kilauea Ave, Keawe Street Due To Utility Work

Man Arrested After Armed Standoff In Puna

Woman Indicted After Officer Involved Shooting Incident In Kona

Critical Habitat Proposed For 12 Species Found Only On Hawaiʻi Island

Delays Reported In Kilauea Recovery Road, Waterline Projects

Hawaiʻi COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, March 29

About Big Island Video News

  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · Dynamik-Gen on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in