Bradley Young

Bradley Young serves as Water Safety Officer V and Battalion Chief of Ocean Safety with the Hawaii Fire Department, where he leads operational planning and procurement for marine rescue and coastal safety systems. In this critical role, he ensures the department maintains mission-ready capabilities for ocean-based emergencies, including surf rescue, drowning prevention, and coastal medical evacuations. His procurement responsibilities center on acquiring specialized water rescue equipment, marine-grade vehicles, personal protective gear, and advanced life-support systems tailored for high-surf and open-ocean environments. As a primary contracting authority, he collaborates with technical specialists and field operators to align acquisitions with operational readiness standards and National Fire Protection Association guidelines for water rescue. While no contractor relationships are currently documented in the system, Young’s procurement activities typically involve vendors with expertise in marine safety technology, ruggedized medical transport systems, and certified watercraft manufacturers. He engages with suppliers who demonstrate compliance with U.S. Coast Guard and ASTM safety standards, prioritizing vendors with proven track records in delivering durable, mission-critical equipment under extreme environmental conditions. His working relationships are characterized by technical due diligence, performance-based evaluation criteria, and a strong emphasis on equipment reliability and operator training support. Young’s contracting activity reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic classifications, though he remains compliant with all federal and state small business participation requirements. His approach prioritizes mission effectiveness and equipment interoperability, ensuring that procurement decisions are driven by operational necessity rather than socioeconomic targeting. His primary NAICS classification is 441110 (New Car Dealers), reflecting his acquisition of specialized marine rescue vehicles and all-terrain watercraft used in coastal emergency response. This classification aligns with the procurement of custom-modified, heavy-duty utility vehicles equipped with medical litters, winch systems, and high-capacity water rescue gear. Young’s domain expertise lies in integrating vehicle platforms with life-saving medical and rescue technologies, making him a key technical authority in maritime emergency response procurement.