HRS §132-36
How the state can boost wildfire readiness
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says the state office can improve wildfire readiness if the governor's office gets money for it. It can hire more fire staff, use new technology, make agreements with other agencies, and work with Hawaii's emergency management agency.
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The statute, as written — Powers and duties relating to wildfire readiness
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The office shall increase the State's wildfire readiness capacity to the extent that the office of the governor receives funding for the increase, by means including: (1) Increasing the number of fire prevention personnel and fire administrative support personnel to address planning, communications, training, deployment, and safety; (2) Implementing innovative technologies and modernizing systems to expedite fire resource deployment in an efficient and safe manner; (3) Entering into contracts or agreements with federal or state agencies, counties, other states, corporations, and authorities, having jurisdiction for fire prevention, suppression, coordination, and response; and (4) Coordinating with the Hawaii emergency management agency.
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