Hyperphosphatemia is a serum phosphate concentration > 4.5 mg/dL (> 1.46 mmol/L). Causes include chronic kidney disease, hypoparathyroidism, and metabolic or respiratory acidosis. Clinical features may be due to accompanying hypocalcemia and include tetany. Diagnosis is by serum phosphate measurement.
Fire Chief  Michael Kain. Fire Chief Michael Kain is a life long resident of the valley. He currently oversees operations, fire suppression, EMS services, training, facility management, and fleet. Fire Chief Michael Kain was hired by the Selma Fire Department in 1987 as a Firefighter/Paramedic. He has promoted to each rank within the Selma Fire Department.
Lani Haluki is the daughter of High Priest Haluki, former leader of Quill. She is a love interest of Alex Stowe in the first book. Currently, she is the love interest of Samheed Burkesh, ever since Island of Fire. Her group of best friends are Alex, Meghan, and Samheed.