Enclosure 3A - Project Summary Form
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NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE PROJECTS
Application for Wildiand Urban Interface Fuels / Education and
Prevention Community Planning for Fire Protection Projects
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Applicant/Organization:
Clark County Fire I)iQtrint I
Phone:
FAX:
Email:
(360) 892-2331
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(360) 892-7603
deb@clarktofd3.org
Address (Street or P. 0. Box, City, State, Zip):
17718 NE 159 Street, Brush Prairie, WA 98606
~.~pe d~6t~Cobrdinator,
Project Coordinator (Name and rit/e):
.44y Steiger, Public Information Officpr
Organization/Judsdiction:
Clark County Fire District 3
Phone:
FAX:
Email:
(360) 892-2331
(360) 892-7603
ray@clarkcofd3.org
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Project Title:
Wildfire Risk Surveys in the Interface
Project Start:
Project End:
May 13, 2002
October 1, 2002
Federal Funding Request:
Total Project Funding:
$ 6,564.
$8,250
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize:
No
Brief Project Description:
Conduct Wildland Fire Surveyt, in the wildland/urban interface of Eastern Clark
County Washington. This will be a continuation of a program started in 1991. Our
2001 Program was partially funded by Forest Service Grant (Project #WNFP-01-003)
The area is one of twelve areas in the state at high ri.,Ik,.of a major wildland fire
with potential for major property loss.
Project Location:
County:
Congressional District:
T3 & 4N, R3E WM (20 Mi2)
Clark
Third
Project Type: Check appropriate project type. More than one type may be checked. If only Box (4) is checked, use Enclosure 4.
(1) f-1 Wildland Urban Interface Fuels Project (3) Community Planning for Fire Protection Project
(2) [M Wildland Urban Interface Education and Prevention Project (4) Fuels Utilization and Marketing Project
If the applicant is an unincorporated area, define the geographic area being represented:
Legal boundaries of Clark County Fire District 3.
FEB 2 5 2002
Enclosure 3B
(Page 1 of 3) - Project Narrative Description
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Applications for fimding must include a narrative response that
describes the proposal. Plem do not sulxnit responses longer dm one page,
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items as
applicable:
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project implementation
anticipated outcomes
measures and reporting
partners
0
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project time frames
specify tyrm of activities and equipment used
amount or extent of actions (acres, number of homes, etc)
enviromncp44 cultural and historical resource requirements
Response:
Much of the eastern half of Fire District 3 is in the forested foothills of the Cascade
Range. The area is relatively accessible and is in private ownership. Clark County is the fastest
growing county in the state, and many people are building and living in what has become I of 12
areas in the state likely to experience a major wildfire with major property damage and potential
loss of life. This project, if Rmded, will be year seven of a program to contact homeowners in this
interface area, and with them conduct a fire risk survey of their home and property
The area has many homes tucked away amongst the trees, some with very poor access and
many with no visible addresses. The area is also subject to occasional strong drying east winds.
We feel a real urgency to inform homeowners of the risks and what they might do to improve
their chances of survival.
Previous surveys were conducted through grants provided by USDA Forest Service,
Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Southwest Washington Independent
Forward Thrust (SWIFT). Limited staffing and funding, combined with increasing emergency
responses has put a premium on the time of personnel at the Fire District. It is this that requires
we hire at least two temporary summer employees to carry out this program.
Our goal is to make personal contact with at least 400 homeowners this summer.
Valuable statistical information for gre-fire planning purposes was acquired during the
course of the surveys. More importantly was the opportunity to educate and inform homeowners
in the "interface" about ways they can protect themselves and help defend against wildfire. The
one-on-one contact was very effective in convincing homeowners to make necessary fire safety
corrections.
The primary objective of this project is public education, about the means homeowners
can use to protect their property from wildfire, and to prevent a house fire from spreading into the
forest.
A secondary objective is for the Fire District to gain a more comprehensive vision of
problem areas in the event of fire. Factors relating to evacuation, resources needed, and values
involved are critical in pre-fire planning.
Benefits are: reduction of loss of natural resources, private property, and human
lives.
Short-term outcome is many people will become informed as to what they can do to
protect their home. A large percentwill take immediate steps to correct problems.
Long-term outcome is a more fire conscious population and an improvement in conditions
in our interface area.
This project is relatively easy to administer and can be used by other communities or
agencies. We are willing to help others with the development of their own program.
The success of this project can be measured by the degree of acceptance of the
recommendations given to the homeowner. In previous years, a very high percentage of
homeowners contacted in follow up phone calls either had or said they would make the
recommended improvements. The personal contact, ease and inexpensive natare of simple
improvements, combined to make this program a success in the past.
Enclosure 3B (Page 2 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
Applications for fimding mug include narrative responses that address the following four criteria. Within each criterion, subMtpriii sirt- lictm in dew.-ntiino, nrder nf imnnrtance- Limit vour rmmnsm to the areMDrovided.
B.
Describe how the proposed project benefits resources on federal land or adjacent non-federal land, or how it protects the safety of
connnunities.
C.
To what extent does the project implement or create a cooperative fuels treatment plan or community fire strategy (include evidence of
the plan if it already exists)?
D.
Explain to what extent the affected community or proponent has been involved or plans to involve the affected community in a
qualified fuels education program (e.g., FIREWISE).
E.
Explain how the proposal (a) leads to, enhances or restores a local fire-adapted ecosystem and/or (b) mitigates or leads to the
mitigation of hazardous fuel conditions.
F.
How will the proposed treatments be maintained over time?
A.
How would the proposal improve or lead to the improvement of the local economy in terms ofjobs and sustainable economic activity?
How many jobs are expected to be created or retained and for how long (please distinguish between essentially yearround and seasonal jobs)?
B.
To what extent will this project be offered to serve as a model for other communities?
C.
Will biomass or forest fuels be utilized; if so, in what manner and how much?
Response:
Response:
The major emphasis of this program is to reduce- fire risk and property loss in the
wildland/urban
areaweofhave
Fire seen
District
3, and area
of approximately
20 square
miles.
This
Over theinterface
past years,
a remarkable
improvement
in defensible
space
around
area
has
designated,
the State,
1 ofin12
areas
at high
risk of and
a major
fire
many
of been
the homes
in the by
interface
area,asdue
large
to in
ourWashington
effort to inform,
educate,
involve
with
potentially
major
property
loss.
the property owners.
Reduction
ofthat
fuels
around
homes, more
resistant
and
better of
access
and
It is evident
many
homeowners
havefire
taken
steps toconstruction,
improve their
chances
survival.
address
signing
will
lead
to
better
fire
protection
for
homes
and
the
resources
of
the
land,
We have been gratified by public acceptance of the program in past years.
includingTwo
wildlocal
life.jobs
It also
reduces
chance
fire to spreadtwo
to months.
nearby state
and federal
will
be created
for for
approximately
College
studentslands.
have
This
year's
project
goal
is
to
contact
and
work
with
400
homeowners.
proven to be a good resource for this project.
This
program,
over the population
past has allowed
us to contact about
4,500
high
Based
on the estimated
in the wildland-urban
interface
andhomeowners,
adjacent areaa we
percentage
of
whom
have
or
committed
to
make
recommended
improvements.
believe 15,700 people directly and indirectly benefit from this program.
In 2001, a concurrent grant from VVDNR permitted Fire District 3 to survey over 60
homes for Fire Wise landscaping. About 45 of these homes were visible vegetation modifications
and this work was done by a contractor.
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Enclosure 3B (Page 3 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
community organizations. List the cooperators.
Response:
State and Federal agencies, including the Pacific Northwest Interagency Fire Prevention
Group developed the guidelines we are using for our surveys. The expertise of these groups in
developing the necessary guides for fire safe homes and communities is the technology we
transfer to the private land and homeowners.
The success of this program in helping to prevent the spread of fire, and reduce fire loss,
can have an immense effect on the resources of our, and all other local fire jurisdictions including
State and Forest Service.
Our program is a partnership between Fire District 3 and our taxpayers and homeowners.
We provide the knowledge and encouragement and they provide the labor.
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A.
B.
C.
Describe how this project implements a local intergovernmental strategy plan, or creates such a plan. Describe the plan if it already exists.
Explain the level of cooperation, coordination or strategic planning among federal, state, tribal, local government and
To what extent have interested people and communities been provided an opportunity to become informed and involved in this proposal?
Describe the extent of local support for the project, including any cost-sharing arrangements.
What are the environmental, social and educational benefits of the project?
Resi)onse:
This is a program that Fire District 3 has conducted for 6 years, and will continue, as
funding is available. We are committed to the program as we have seen the benefits from it.
As in the past, our outreach will consist of news releases, and our own Fire District
Newsletter that reaches everyone within the District's boundaries. Included in these news releases
are local and Portland based media, who have given the fire district excellent coverage in past
years, and hasled to a much better informed public about the need for homeowners to be involved
in helping protect their communities from fire.
In-kind contributions consist of volunteer time estimated at 80 hours, for program
coordination, media contacts, homeowner contacts, and some follow-up after the survey team is
finished. It also consists of clerical, benefits, vehicle fuel, uniforms vehicle insurance, supplies,
and some managerial salary costs.
Enclosure 3C - Project Work Form
Tasks
Media Contacts
(Ongoing)
Recruit & Hire
Training
Start Homeowner
Contacts
Progress Review
Complete Contacts
and Reports
Release Survey Team
Follow up as
needed
Time Frame
Responsible Party
May 13, 2002 October 1, 2002
May 13, 2002 May 20, 2002
May 20, 2002 May 22, 2002
May 23, 2002
Steiger
June 30, 2002
August 13, 2002
Wrightson
Steiger
Survey Team
August 15, 2002
August 15, 2002
October 1, 2002
District
Personnel
Wrightson
District
Personnel
Survey Team
osure 3D -Project Budget
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A~ 114~ant Partiier 1 Total
Personnel
5 hrs @ $10./hr
rvision, clerical
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Fringe Benefits
$6150
$1000
----$-61-5-0 ---------- ~1000 ..................... ..................... 7-,
150
cur,Unemployment
st. insurance
------------------------------ Sub-tot-al
$170.
--------------------- ~170 --------------------- ------------------ -------- $-17-0 ------
Travel
cle use, 1200 mi
@$0.345
------------------------------- Subtotai
Equipment
------------------------------ Subtot-al
$414.
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$414 -------
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Supplies
nting, rqtiin tistorms
------------------------------ Subtot-al
Contractual
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Other
$-116$2()0----- I -------- $51-6 -------
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--$51-6 -------
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------------------------------ Subtot-al
Total Costs
roject (Program) Income'
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$6564.
$1686
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$8,250
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' Program income is the gross revenue generated by a grant or cooperative agreement supported activity during the life of the grant.
Program income can be made by recipients from fees charged for conference or workshop attendance, from rental fees earned from
renting out real property or equipment acquired with grant or cooperative agreement funds, or from the sale of commodities or items
developed under the grant or cooperative agreement. The use of Program Income during the project period may require prior approval
by the granting agency.
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by Marcus Brotherton
east of NE 212th
ave.
They come door to door, but
According to information
they're not census takers or
provided by the fire district, the
cookie sellers. area is determined to be one of
Fire District 3 is getting some
12 areas in the state most likely
valuable help this
summer from to experience a major wildfire in
two Hockinson area
college the future with potential for
students.
With a grant
from the U.S.
Forest Service,'
l~Eranda Perry
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and Brenda Pickup
are conduct
ing fire risk surveys
with home
FIRE Di
owners in the
densely forested
Hockinson Hills
area.
Working as
a team, Perry and
Pickup's goal is to
survey 400
homes this summer,
particularly
concentrating on the hilly
MIRANDA PERRY and Brenda Pickup are cionducting fire risk surveys
area
this summer with homeowners In the Hockinson area.
Fire District 3 survey takers
go door to door
major property loss.
The surveys help homeowners
identify potential fire risks to their
property. Corrective action is
entirely up to the homeowner's
discretion, said Ray Steiger,
district spokesperson.
For m6re information about the
program, contact Fire District 3,
11718 NE 159th, 8922331.