On Thursday, April 15, 2021, Mayor Mitch Roth swore in Kazuo Todd as Hawaiʻi County’s newest Fire Chief.

Todd has been with the Hawaiʻi Fire Department since 2005 and was most recently a Battalion Chief in Auxiliary Services.  He was selected by the Fire Commission after earning the necessary five votes to confirm his appointment. Chief Todd replaces Robert “Bobby” Perreira, who has been the Acting Fire Chief since November 1, 2020, when former Fire Chief Darren Rosario retired.

“Our administration looks forward to working with Chief Todd to advance the health and safety of our community,” said Mayor Roth in a press release.  Roth continued, “fire is one of our largest and most essential departments, providing emergency services to the entire island, and we are confident that Chief Todd will lead it with dignity, honor, and respect. We would also like to thank Acting Chief Perreira for all of his hard work and dedication to the department over the past few months and the past 25 years of service to our County.”

Photo Courtesy of Hawaiʻi County Mayor’s Office