Maui County Fire Department

Last week some of our firefighters completed the two week long Hazardous Materials Technician training course. The course trains firefighters in the identification and active mitigation skills required during a serious hazardous materials release as well as how to conduct decontamination after they leave the hazard area.

The National Weather Service (NWS) Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory for south-facing shores of all Hawaiian islands through 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 21.

Surf of 7 to 10 feet is expected. Strong breaking waves and strong currents may make swimming dangerous.

A moderate, long-period south swell is expected to remain at advisory levels through Tuesday afternoon before beginning to fade Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Beachgoers, swimmers and ocean users are urged to use caution and follow the guidance of ocean safety officials.

For more information visit NWS website at www.weather.gov/hfo or Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) website www.mauicounty.gov/mema .