The Island of Kaua‘i consists of approximately 622 square miles and has approximately 64,529 residents with a transient population of approximately 928,112 (2009). 

 

The Waimea District begins at the Halfway Bridge located on Kaumuali‘i Highway vicinity of State Mile Marker 5 to the far Westside of the Island (Polihale), to include Kokee State Park.

 

Within this area of responsibility includes the communities of: 

 

1.         Koloa/Poipu  

2.       Lawai/Omao              

3.       Kalāheo  

4.       Eleele      

5.       Hanapēpē

6.       Kaumakani   

7.       Makaweli

8.       Waimea

9.       Kekaha

 

 

The Waimea Sub-Station is located 23 miles west of Līhu‘e and has been shared with the Kaua‘i Fire Department since 1976. 

 

There are currently twenty-eight (28) employees assigned to the Waimea District which consists of a District Commander (Lieutenant), three (3) Sergeants and a Senior Clerk.

 

The Waimea District encompasses approximately half of the Island of Kaua‘i, or 311 square miles.