Maui County Fire Department

On Wednesday, January 26th 2022 at 1:56pm MFD personnel responded to the report of a possible drowning in Kaanapali. Ladder 3 arrived on scene with Medics to find a male that was apparently pulled from the ocean unresponsive. CPR was being performed by by-standers. Fire personnel and Medics took over life saving efforts. Despite all efforts, the victim (a 52 year-old visitor from California) was pronounced dead at the scene.

On Wednesday, January 26th at 11:19am MFD crews responded to the report of a fire on Kuhua Street in Lahaina. Crews arrived on scene and found a canopy type shelter and miscellaneous items within, fully engulfed. Engine 3 personnel quickly knocked down and extinguished the fire. The fire was brought Under Control at 11:35 am and fully extinguished by 12:10 pm. The cause of the fire was undetermined.... The fire did $5,000 damage to miscellaneous contents and $10,000 damage to a boat located near the fire. Engine 3, Ladder 3 and Tanker 3 (Lahaina) all responded to this incident.

A message from the Maui Emergency Management Agency: If you are interested in helping your community, neighbors, and family prepare for, respond to, and recover from a disaster or emergency event, we encourage you to contact the American Red Cross and sign up as a volunteer. You can find more information on the Hawaii Chapter of the American Red Cross at redcross.org/Hawaii, or by contacting the Maui Office at (808)244-0051

Having a fire extinguisher in your home can help you put out a fire when it is still small and very little damage has been done. Fire extinguishers are available at hardware and home improvement stores throughout Maui County. For more information contact the Maui Fire Department's Fire Prevention Bureau at 808-876-4690.... #firesafety #homesafety #IAFFSafetyTips #fire

On Saturday, May 8th at 7:13pm, rescue crews were dispatched to the report of a catamaran not under power outside of Hookipa Beach Park. Engine 2 (Paia) and Rescue 10 (Kahului) conducted a search of the area from land and located a personal watercraft approximately 150-200 yards offshore of Mama’s Fish House and drifting towards Kahului. Engine 2 personnel entered the water and paddled out to the craft and confirmed that they were in need of assistance. Fire Ski 10 was l...aunched and assisted the crippled watercraft to shore at Tavares Bay. One adult and two minors were onboard the PWC and required no medical attention. Winds were light at the time and the surf was 1-2 feet. The incident concluded at 10:10pm. Engine 2 (Paia) and Rescue 10 (Kahului) responded to this incident.

Keeping a lid nearby as you cook can help extinguish a small grease fire in the kitchen. Simply cover the pot or pan with the lid to smother the fire. Safety and fire prevention at home starts with you. #fireprevention #firesafety #prevention #safety #safetyfirst #cookingsafety

A Message from MEMA and the National Weather Service: Flash Flood Watch Beginning: 2021-05-07T01:28:00 Ending: 2021-05-08T16:00:00... NIIHAU-KAUAI SOUTHWEST-KAUAI MOUNTAINS-WAIANAE COAST- OAHU NORTH SHORE-OLOMANA-CENTRAL OAHU-WAIANAE MOUNTAINS- LANAI MAUKA-KAHOOLAWE-MAUI WINDWARD WEST-MAUI LEEWARD WEST- HALEAKALA SUMMIT-KONA-KOHALA-BIG ISLAND INTERIOR- BIG ISLAND SUMMITS-KAUAI NORTH-KAUAI EAST-KAUAI SOUTH- EAST HONOLULU-HONOLULU METRO-EWA PLAIN-KOOLAU WINDWARD- KOOLAU LEEWARD-MOLOKAI WINDWARD-MOLOKAI SOUTHEAST-MOLOKAI NORTH- MOLOKAI WEST-MOLOKAI LEEWARD SOUTH-LANAI WINDWARD-LANAI LEEWARD- LANAI SOUTH-MAUI CENTRAL VALLEY NORTH-MAUI CENTRAL VALLEY SOUTH- WINDWARD HALEAKALA-KIPAHULU-SOUTH MAUI/UPCOUNTRY-SOUTH HALEAKALA- BIG ISLAND SOUTH-BIG ISLAND SOUTHEAST-BIG ISLAND EAST- BIG ISLAND NORTH 328PM HST THU MAY 6 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR: * NIIHAU, KAUAI, OAHU, MOLOKAI, LANAI, MAUI, KAHOOLAWE, AND THE BIG ISLAND. * THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT * DEEP TROPICAL MOISTURE COMBINED WITH INCREASING INSTABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH AN UPPER DISTURBANCE MOVING INTO THE AREA WILL BRING THE THREAT OF LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL AND THUNDERSTORMS STATEWIDE. * FLOOD PRONE ROADS AND OTHER LOW LYING AREAS MAY BE CLOSED DUE TO ELEVATED RUNOFF AND OVERFLOWING STREAMS. URBAN AREAS MAY RECEIVE MORE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING AND PROPERTY DAMAGE DUE TO RAPID RUNOFF. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION IF A FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS ISSUED. IF YOU EXPERIENCE HEAVY RAIN OR RISING WATERS, HEAD TO HIGHER GROUND IMMEDIATELY. #TurnAroundDontDrown #BeSmartBeSafe #safetyfirst #WeatherAlert #MEMA #NOAA

Cooking fires are the leading cause of fires in the home. Be careful and attentive while cooking. Do not leave the room, do not get distracted, do not fall asleep. #firesafety #homesafety #nfpa #CookingSafety #preparedness #BeSmartBeSafe #fireprevention

May 20th is Stop the Bleed Day. Just like learning CPR, learning to Stop the Bleed allows citizens to render life saving aid before first responders arrive. #stopthebleed #EMSWeek #nationalstopthebleedday #preparedness #safetytips https://www.facs.org/med/press-releases/2021/stb-day-051721

May is National STOP THE BLEED Month. When someone is severely bleeding, you have only minutes to act. Don't just call 911-take action to save a life ! For more information: https://www.stopthebleed.org/stb-month-day https://www.dhs.gov/stopthebleed

On Thursday, May 6th, 2021 at 1:05pm fire department and ocean safety personnel responded to reports of a missing paddleboarder and unattended paddleboard spotted just offshore of Kihei. Personnel commenced a search via land, with Ocean Safety JS6 and JS6b, as well as the USCG searching the water. Air 1 was dispatched to conduct a search by air. Shortly after arriving on scene, Air 1 spotted the victim floating face down approximately 100 yards offshore of the Kauhale Maka...i. JS 6 brought the victim, a 56 year old visitor from California, to shore where Medics pronounced him dead. Engine 6 (Kihei), Ocean Safety JS6 and JS6/B, Rescue 10 (aboard the Air 1 helicopter) and the USCG all responded to this incident.

EMS week may have come to an end, but Maui EMS is there for our island community 24/7, 365. Mahalo for all you do for our island community EVERY week ! #EMSWeek #EMSStrong #HawaiiStrong #teamwork

Surf continues to be elevated on North and West facing shores of Maui County. Use caution and good judgement if you are going in the water or recreating near the shoreline. When in doubt, don’t go out !!... #safetyfirst #prevention #KnowBeforeYouGo

At least once a week the Hawaii Red Cross responds to assist families and individuals who have been displaced by fires in their homes. Take the time to prepare a fire escape/home evacuation plan today ! https://www.redcross.org/sound-the-alarm.html... #homesafety #firesafety #fireprevention #BeSmartBeSafe

Thinking of boating, sailing, kayaking or paddling this weekend ? Have you made sure your safety gear is ready ? Remember to have a float plan that you can communicate to someone who is on shore, and you can check back in with to tell them you are in off the water safely. #safetyfirst #haveaplan #prevention #WaterSafety

Getting distracted and forgetting that you have something cooking on the stove or in the oven can lead to a fire in your kitchen. To help prevent this, set a timer to remind you to check your meal as it cooks to ensure that it doesn't overcook and burn to start a fire. #firesafety #cookingsafety #fireprevention #prevention #safety #safetyfirst

Having your "go bag" ready and available at a moment's notice is a crucial part of your evacuation plan in the event of a disaster.

The surf remains elevated on multiple shorelines of Maui County. Please use caution and good judgement when entering the water. If you are caught in a current: do not try to swim against it. Swim across the current until you are free of it's pull. Then swim to shore. Trying to swim in through a rip current will only exhaust you and make it less likely that you will get back to shore safely. Follow the instructions of Maui Ocean Safety Officers and heed the warnings post...ed on signs at the beach. When in doubt, Don't go out ! #safetyfirst #winterinhawaii #safety #prevention #maui

Children should be kept away from the stove while it is in use. Turn the handles of pots and pans inwards so they can not be knocked off or pulled off by accident. Accidents in the kitchen are a leading cause of burns for both keiki and adults. Take the time to be safe. #safetyfirst #safety #cookingsafety #IAFFSafetyTips #kitchensafety

Use extreme caution around the shorelines of Maui County. Large waves can sweep across beaches, rocky shore lines and seawalls. This can pull people into the water, creating a life threatening situation. Heed the warnings of Ocean Safety Officers and avoid going in the water if you are not extremely experienced in large surf conditions. When in doubt, Don't go out !... #safetyfirst #beachsafety #winterinhawaii #maui #prevention

Keep yourself safe. Keep other drivers safe. Keep highway workers and emergency responders safe. Put down your phone while you are driving. When you are using your phone and don't have your eyes on the road-you put everyone at risk. #highwaysafety #safetyfirst #safety #putyourphonedown

Overloaded outlets, frayed power cords and improperly used extension cords are all potential causes of home fires. Take the time to check your home and see if you are elevating your risk of a fire. Contact MFD's Fire Prevention Bureau at 808-876-4690 for more information. #homesafety #fireprevention #firesafety

Closing your bedroom door at night buys you time in the event of a fire in your home. By closing the door, you keep toxic smoke, as well as heat and flames out of the room. That can be the difference that gives you the time to escape safely. Make closing your bedroom door-and your keiki's bedroom doors-a part of your nightly routine. #firesafety #prevention #safetyfirst #fire #IAFFSafetyTips