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Daniel Volpe chosen as new fire chief for County of Hawaiʻi

Headline from KHON 2 Honolulu

The County of Hawaiʻi Fire Commission selected former Deputy Chief Daniel Volpe as the new fire chief, with his formal appointment scheduled for November 12.

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Honolulu Civil Beat
Big Island’s Next Fire Chief Is Daniel Volpe (opens Honolulu Civil Beat)
Published Oct 22, 2026
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The fire commission voted 5-1 to hire the chief after receiving more than 30 applications for the job.
KHON 2 Honolulu
Daniel Volpe chosen as new fire chief for County of Hawaiʻi (opens KHON 2 Honolulu)
Published Oct 23, 2026
KHON 2 Honolulu's feed description
The County of Hawaiʻi Fire Commission selected former Deputy Chief Daniel Volpe as the new fire chief, with his formal appointment scheduled for November 12.
Hawaiitribune Herald
Volpe, 48, is named new fire chief (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)
Published Oct 23, 2026
Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description
The Hawaii County Fire Commission on Thursday selected Daniel Volpe to be the island’s new fire chief.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hawaii island’s interim fire chief tapped for permanent post (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Oct 24, 2026
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
HILO >> The Hawaii County Fire Commission has selected Daniel Volpe to be the Big Island’s new fire chief.

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