The Hawai‘i Fire Department (HFD) learned on Wednesday that a Battalion Chief at the Waikoloa Fire Station has tested positive for COVID-19.
HFD says a total of five personnel are currently self-quarantined -- all are asymptomatic.
The Battalion Chief, who contracted the virus also remains asymptomatic. He took a COVID-19 test on Saturday in compliance with pre/post travel requirements to O‘ahu, and received the positive test result on Monday. After notifying command, the fire department disinfected the entire Waikoloa Fire Station.
“All Fire personnel considered possible contacts will follow Department protocols and will receive two COVID-19 tests over the course of this week and next week. They must receive negative tests in order to return to work, following Department protocols,” Fire Chief Darren Rosario said.