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Hawaii County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd Dies Suddenly at 45
Kazuo Todd served 21 years with Hawaii County Fire Department, appointed chief in 2021, and was chair of the Hawaii State Fire Council at his passing.
- On Sunday, Hawaii County announced the passing of Hawaii County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, describing the death as `natural causes` and expressing condolences to his family and the Fire Department ohana.
- As a career firefighter, Todd spent more than two decades with the department, held leadership roles in fire prevention and auxiliary services, and chaired the Hawaii State Fire Council.
- As news spread across media, Deputy Chief Daniel Volpe will serve as acting fire chief, while Gov. Josh Green and Fire Marshal Dori Booth issued statements recognizing Todd's leadership.
- Leaders noted that the loss of Hawaii County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd affects local emergency services and statewide coordination, while emphasizing his legacy in strengthening Hawaii County and the Hawaii State Fire Council.
- On June 13, 2021, Todd evacuated wife Miko and daughter Akane during a police shooting in Hilo's Wainaku neighborhood and rendered aid, prompting active-shooter training reviews.
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KITV4 NewsHawaii County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd dies unexpectedly at age 45
He was appointed fire chief in 2021 and was a 21-year veteran of the department.
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KWXX - Hilo, HIHawaiʻi Mourns Sudden Passing Of Fire Chief Kazuo Todd
HILO, Hawaiʻi - 45 year-old Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd died unexpectedly Sunday morning.
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Hawaiʻi County Mourns the Passing of Fire Chief Kazuo Todd
Hawaiʻi County Mourns the Passing of Fire Chief Kazuo Todd Mayor Kimo Alameda issued the following statement on the passing of Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, who died Sunday morning from natural causes: “It is with deep sadness that the County of Hawaiʻi announces the passing of Fire Chief Kazuo Todd. Chief Todd was a respected leader in our community and a devoted husband, father, and public servant. For more than two decades, he served our County with…
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