I always make a point of visiting the local fire stations on my trips to Oahu. i also stop over at…read moreStation 7 in Waikiki to say hello to the on-duty crew. These professionals are always welcoming and can advise you on most matters, even where to shop and eat! Appreciate their service to the community. Stay safe!!

A big mahalo to the fire fighters at the McCully Moiliili station who came to my aid recently when…read moreI had a medical emergency. Though it was after normal business hours when I drove to the station, I appreciated that they didn't turn me away but dropped everything to calm me down and call an ambulance. I'm afraid I don't remember anyone's names or faces, but I do recall feeling safe and impressed with the rapid response. I am thankful to know the station is nearby, and now when I hear the fire trucks blaring down Kapiolani Boulevard, I say a silent prayer of protection for these brave souls that they may continue to do what they do best -- save lives.

They were so helpful when we had a family member needing help. Paramedics are professional and…read morerespectful. Glad to have them around.

Thank you for always being there for those in need as well as for the community. Thank you…read moreespecially to the two firefighters on this Sunday that made our 2 year old grandson Alex a very happy little boy by taking pictures with him and allowing him to take pictures with the fire truck. The Aloha that these two firefighters showed us was very special not only to Alex, but also to Grandma and Grandpa. Just goes to show that these HEROs not only save lives, but also help to shape lives. Our grandson will always remember what these two firefighter did for him today. Sorry that we didn't get your names, but if you read this, you know who you are and thank you. BTW, the special touch of running after us to give us the sticker put the largest smile on Alex's face. THANK YOU Engine 34!! And especially to those two very special firefighters!! Big Mahalo!!

I pass this fire station everyday and they sit on the hill of the cut off. Basic fire station. Free…read moreblood pressure tests. Great little info signs sometimes. I always see them patrolling the neighborhood and always on the scene when needed.

Just about the three decades of paw being in the HFD we have had our fair share of fire station…read morevisits. My kids have come to check out the cool facilities and the amazing equipment, including the engines! I come to see who might be on the calendar lol, I kid! We always come with pastries or some kind of treat for the guys. We definitely appreciate all their hard work! Like I was saying, we've been to a couple of the stations on island and this one is not the worst and not the best. What I do know is this is one of the few stations where HAZMAT crews are stationed at. Pretty basic, kitchen, common, dorm and I believe the workout area is shared with the police station. Since we always have a purpose for our visit, I have no idea if anyone could just take a random tour... I'll ask and update lol.

Amazing and kind (and handsome) firefighters at this location! Unfortunately, we've seen them in…read moreaction on PHRoad. hard working!!! Incredible to see them in action...!

Their catchy Halloween Theme Colored Sign caught my eye in their front lawn across the street from…read moreone of my favorite breakfast stops; Liliha Bakery. "NOT EVERY HERO WEARS A CAPE - PLAN & PRACTICE YOUR ESCAPE" seems to be their October Theme! Words of wisdom from real life heroes that are at our call 24/7/365. Would give a Five Star review just for that fact but will wait until I can come back to get a tour! Mahalo for your dedication to service before self! God Bless our Firefighters and related First Responders!

Yep. We received the Jury Duty Summon letter, this time it was for the other half, we were worried…read moreas we will be traveling during time of Jury Duty. Reading the important info., on the summons, the hubby wrote his written statement with all the important details included, attached our trip itinerary and then I made a stop at circuit court to drop it off, since it had to be within 2 weeks and it was pretty close. It's been years since I last had Jury Duty, made me forget. I actually drove to the wrong court on Alakea. I had a hard time finding parking, circled around a few times, finally parked, went through security check like TSA, dropped forms off at room 1060. That was quick, the hubby got a response via email within 2 business days and shared the great news with me. Now the hubby asked, what if we are on a trip again ?! The next time he receives the Jury Duty Summons, will cross our fingers that the next date will not coincide with our travels. Yep. If you receive that letter, have no fear, don't worry too much, just follow the instructions and everything will be alright!

Jury Duty I was…read moresummoned for jury duty and scheduled to check in 8:30 am. Arrived at 7:45 and parked at the South St jury parking garage on the cornet of South St and Pohukaina Stt. Take your ticket and the check in person will validate. Entering the building, you will go through security similar to the airport where you put your belongings in a basket for scanning and walk through a metal detector. Once inside look for the desk where they will ask you for the letter that summoned you for jury duty. There you can also get your parking ticket validated. If you get lost, there are people there to guide you to the correct place. Once checked in, you will be directed to go to your assigned courtroom. Inside the courtroom, the presiding judge's law clerk will take a roll call then it's all following directions after that. They do give you an hour break for lunch. Pro tip: eat, drink, use the bathroom beforehand. You cannot take any food inside the courtroom. Drinks are allowed if in a flask.

I wanted to volunteer for this year's Okinawan Festival. I reached out to their Vice President of…read moreCommunity Development and they were able to slot me in the morning shift. Upon confirmation that I was signed up to volunteer, I received a very detailed email. Specifically they provided all the the things a volunteer should have: report date, time, location, parking information, what areas we'll be able to meet the needs of the community, lunch shifts, what to wear, etc. Upon arrival of the Hawaii Convention Center I easily found the group of volunteers all decked in their red shirts. The President and Vice President of Community Engagement was very welcoming & introduced me to other members. All the volunteers gathered around the Head Volunteer point of contact & gave each organization their respective roles. I was paired up with one of their Vice Presidents and we scanned their purchased tickets and banded the early access and regular access. What was great was my paired volunteer member kept me engaged and was very welcoming. Toward the end of our shift we took our lunch break and by the time we finished lunch our shift was over. I took that time after volunteering to visit some of the many vendors. I should have stayed back a little bit longer, as I was boarding the shuttle back to parking I heard Jake Shimabukuro was going to play on stage (next time). Thank you Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce for allow me to volunteer, I appreciate how organized and welcoming you are and look forward in volunteering again soon!

Lots of history to see for free inside of the active court house. There was a time period when…read moremonarchy ruled and the laws transitioned to what they are today. I haven't seen this mentioned in any travel guides. It's worth going in for 30 minutes to learn more about Hawaii.

I happened upon the Supreme Court building after seeing the amazing statue of King Kamehameha V in…read morefront. The historic Supreme Court building has a long history. The structure was intended to be a palace for Kamehameha V, but converted during construction to a needed government building for the Republic of Hawaii, known as Ali'iolani Hale. The Italian Renaissance Revival building was designed by Thomas Rowe, a British architect and dedicated in 1884. Today, the building houses the King Kamehameha V Judiciary Center and the Hawaii Supreme Court. The building is free and open to explore, but you have to go through security. The interior has a lovely marble atrium with dual winding staircase in a center atrium. There is a small dome at the top of the atrium. Original woodwork exists throughout the building. In the History Center is a small movie theater, that offers several interesting films about Hawaiian government and history. A small museum houses early Hawaiian legal artifacts. An original Victorian era courtroom is available to explore. Upstairs is a modern courtroom that serves as the Hawaii Supreme Court, which was not in session during my visit. Plan an hour visit (or less if you skip the films). I did not see nearby parking, I took the bus as part of my visit to Iolani Palace, which is across the street. They are open 8:00 am - 4 pm.