Organization
The Honolulu Fire Department is an all-hazards response agency that protects and serves the City and County of Honolulu across the island of Oʻahu.
Under the command of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief, and four Assistant Chiefs, the Department’s administrative, logistical, maintenance, code enforcement, and communication needs are coordinated.
There are 15 field Battalion Chiefs and 9 bureau Battalion Chiefs to support a force of more than 1,100 fire fighters.
Fire Chief
Sheldon K. Hao
Deputy Fire Chief
Jason Samala
Assistant Chiefs
Battalion Chiefs in Fire Operations
Battalion 1
Justin Brownfield
Brady Perreira
Russell Youth
Battalion 2
Keoki Kaalele
LeRoy Malterre
Brett Mau
Battalion 3
Sean Kamai
Carlton Yamada
Hank Kaiwi Jr.
Battalion 4
Keith Ito
Chad Higashi
Brian Coughlin
Battalion 5
Blake Takahashi
Ethan Aeʻa
Lance-Ray Gaspar
Administrative Services Bureau
Administrative Services Officer
Sarah Ann Ulep
Fire Equipment Superintendent
Jason Apuya
Property and Supply Manager
Paula Schaller
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Supervisor
Kevin How
Support Services
Planning and Development
Departmental Radio Communications Coordinator
George Davis