Establishes the Office of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator in Hawaii to oversee and improve search and rescue operations.
The bill establishes the Office of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator within the Office of the State Fire Marshal to centralize oversight of search and rescue operations in Hawaii. The coordinator will develop a statewide search and rescue plan, oversee operations, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and county laws. The office will manage a search and rescue special fund to support operations, training, and public education. Participating agencies, including federal, state, county, and volunteer organizations, will coordinate under the coordinator's direction.
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