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Honolulu Ocean Safety rescued 11 people from the surf at Sandy Beach today and made more than 300 preventative actions. At Makapu'u, lifeguards rescued two people and made more than 200 preventative actions. The surf was in the 4-6 foot range along the east side with a strong current. We anticipate a busy summer and urge […]
Around 8:15 a.m., Honolulu Ocean Safety and the Honolulu Fire Department were notified of a possible missing person off of Lanai Lookout. It was unknown if the person was in the water at the time of the report. After a search in rough, choppy waters, the decision was made to continue the search with HFD's air assets […]
Multi-Agency Rescue After Canoe Takes On WaterApril 27, 2024
At 9:09 a.m., Honolulu Ocean Safety co-responded with the Honolulu Fire Department on a rescue off of Diamond Head for five people after the canoe they were on submerged. All were brought to the Ala Wai Boat Harbor. Honolulu EMS responded for two patients, who were evaluated by Paramedics. Both declined transport to an emergency […]
Multi-Agency Rescue Off of Spitting CavesApril 16, 2024
Honolulu Ocean Safety, the Honolulu Fire Department and the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to four adult male swimmers who jumped off of Spitting Caves and were unable to get out on their own. The 911 call came in at 11:23 a.m. for the men who were struggling in the surf. A Good Samaritan threw a […]
Honolulu Ocean Safety Rescues Woman At Three TablesApril 16, 2024
On April 16th, Honolulu Ocean Safety rescued a 42-year old woman from the surf at Three Tables. The 911 call came in just around 12:20 p.m. for the visitor who was struggling to stay afloat on a boogie board. An Ocean Safety Lieutenant responded and swam out to the woman. He secured her and brought […]
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Read the hawaii news now storyHawaii sees dramatic increase in fentanyl-related overdoses reported in September
The deadly drug fentanyl has surfaced in Honolulu. Hawaii News Now talks to EMS about what crews are seeing on the road.
Read the hawaii news now storyPreliminary Investigations Find Oxygen Connection Started Ambulance Fire
Separate investigations conducted on the fire that erupted in an EMS ambulance in August 2022, found it sparked when the main oxygen link was connected to a portable oxygen tank.
Read the Story on civil beatHESD Director Gives Update On The EMS Ambulance Fire
Honolulu Emergency Services Department Director Jim Ireland gives an update on the tragic ambulance fire, that left a patient dead and an EMS paramedic critically injured.
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