Project Summary Form
Id Number 2006-020
NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN-INTERFACE PROJECTS
Application for Prevention & Education Projects
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Phone: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
Type of Applicant: (enter appropriate letter in box)
A
360-902-1111
FAX: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
A. State
B. County
C. Municipal
D. Township
E. Interstate
360-902-1757
Please Call Ahead For FAX
H. Independent School District
I. State-Controlled Institution of Higher Learning
J. Private University
K. Indian Tribe
L. Nonprofit Organization
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
PO Box 47037 Olympia, WA 98504-7037
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Ms. Sandra Williams Fire Prevention Ed. Prgm Mgr
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Phone: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
360-902-1114
FAX: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
360-902-1757
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Email:
sandy.williams@wadnr.gov
Project Information
Project Title:
Fire Danger Rating Signage
Proposed Project Start Date:
03/31/2006
Federal Funding Request:
$
84,000
Proposed Project End Date:
03/31/2007
Total Project Funding:
$
138,600
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize:
No, this is not a multiple project request.
Brief Project Summary: Who, What, Where, Desired Outcomes in relation to NFP Goals and Community Risk Assessment and
Mitigation Plans (This should summarize page 2).
This project entails the construction and installment of 10 fire danger-rating signs per ea.of WADNR's 6 regions as well as some
other fire danger signs, e.g.,Burn Ban in Effect, No Campfires, etc. The signs will be installed and maintained in cooperation with
local fire districts and federal fire protection agencies. The signs will be installed in high profile locations to notify the public of the
fire danger rating and burn bans. Risk Analysis and Mitigation Strategy [RAMS] Software was used to study and identify wildland
fire risk throughout WA. The leading human caused fire starts are debris burning and recreational fires. RAMS software
recommends increased signage as one method to reduce this risk. Effectiveness will be measured by tracking human caused fire
starts in the areas of the signage. WADNR will provide for the construction of Fire Danger Rating signs, installation and
maintenance.
Project Location:
Latitude: 0.0
Longitude: 0.0
County:
Thurston
Name of Federal, State or Tribal contact with whom you coordinated this proposal:
Federal Congressional District:
1
Telephone number of Contact:
Derald Gaidos, Kittitas County Fire Marshal
509-962-7000
Fred Wefer, Island County Fire Warden
360-679-7343
Chris McCuen, BIA
509-634-3157
Describe project, including, but not limited to:
x type of project to be delivered
x project location
x method of delivery
x project relationship to community or natural
landscape fire plans
x target audience
x timeliness
x tools and/or skills needed to complete project
x projected timelines and cost estimation
x monitoring and evaluation procedures
For this project, explain the level of cooperation, coordination or strategic planning, through a “Local Coordination
Group.” If you haven’t worked with a local coordination group, why not?
Response:
Risk Analysis and Mitigation Strategy [RAMS] Software was used to study and identify wildland fire risk in Washington State. RAMS identifies the most
troublesome human caused fire starts are from debris burning and recreational fires. These are the most common causes and pose the greatest risk to life,
property[state and private] and our natural resources. RAMS software recommends increased signage to reduce this risk. Given this recommendation, DNR
Regions included fire danger rating sign construction and installment in the their prevention and mitigation plans. Unfortunately, DNR has not been able to
provide any funding for signs and is unlikely to have funding in the next couple of years. Federal Fire Protection partners have posted fire danger signs key
areas of their protection. However, there are few signs on private and state lands where human caused fires are more prevalent. Many of the existing signs
are old and in need of replacement. Partnerships have been developed in priority areas to minimize duplication of effort and to ensure proper posting of the
fire danger. The signs will target adults who are forest landowners and users. The standard Smokey Bear sign with slide in adjective sign is proposed. Slight
modifications have been incorporated to increase effectiveness and durability of the signs. The signs advertise the toll free burning hotline where people can
access the latest burning information and restrictions. The Smokey Bear, the four-foot square portion, the adjective signs and logos are composed of vinyl and
aluminum. The four-foot square and adjective signs are made of high visibility reflective material that can be seen at night. The materials will be purchased
with grant funds. Materials for each sign are about $700.00. WA DNR Region Staff will provide for sign construction and installation at a cost of about $900
per sign. We would like to have all signs constructed and installed prior to the 2006 fire season but that will be dependent upon actual award of funds. The
potential for success is high given previous experience with sign construction and installation. Prevention coordinators within each region will be responsible for
measuring the effectiveness of the signs by tracking human caused fire starts in the areas of the new signs. This project has been reviewed, approved and
prioritized by the Local Coordinating Groups.
1. Prevention of Wildland Urban Interface Fire (40 points)
Describe how the proposal will lead to:
A. Reduction of wildland urban interface fire
B. Reduction of structural losses
C. Homeowner action and personal responsibility to reduce fire loss of private land.
Response:
RAMS software recommends increased signage to reduce the debris burning and recreational fire risk. The proposed fire danger
rating signs will be modified advertising the toll free burning hotline where people can access the latest burning information and
restrictions. Temporary signs will be placed when and as needed, e.g., No Campfires, Burn Ban In Effect, No Fireworks. The
signage will increase public awareness while also providing a phone number readily visible to call for additional burn-risk
information.
Debris burning and recreational fires on private and state land usually occur in and around populated areas. By reducing the
number of debris and recreational caused wildland fires, fewer structures in the Wildland Urban Interface will be threatened,
damaged or destroyed. Landowners and forest users will be more aware of the fire danger and restriction when the signs are in
place. All proposed signage will help to make landowners and forest users more aware of the forest conditions and encourage them
to take appropriate action and responsibility.
Signs will be placed in high priority/traffic locations. Results will be measured by the number of human caused fires where the new
signs are placed.
2.
Community Participation (30 points)
Detail the community participation and collaboration for this project. Define clearly why you believe your group
will be successful in delivering the proposal to the target audience. How will the project be sustained or carried
forward beyond project timelines? How will the project be monitored and evaluated?
Response:
The Fire Danger Rating Signs will be installed in several communities throughout Washington. Community participation and
collaboration will be a vital part in choosing sign locations. The project will help build new partnerships when establishing sign
monitoring and maintenance agreements. Monitoring and evaluation of signage effectiveness is currently taking place. The project
will be sustained and carried forward with help from community partners and WADNR Prevention Staff. The primary concern will be
maintenance. The fact that the proposed signs will be constructed out of more durable material, maintenance should not be
necessary for at least 10 years. Vandalism is another concern. Community partnerships will help to reduce vandalism.
Communities take pride in the signs and have shown a personal commitment to protecting the Smokey Bear signs. The
effectiveness of the signs will be measured by tracking human caused fire starts in the areas of the new signs. A sign plan has
been established which records the installation date of each new sign.
3.
Partnerships (30 points)
Detail the level of involvement of any local multi-agency, emergency services, non-profit coordination group, and
provide a list of partners for this project with their current and expected level of involvement, including any kind of
contributions or matching funds. What is the project relationship to a community risk assessment or mitigation
plan? Include the name of the plan, date it was prepared, and local contact to get a copy of the plan if requested.
Response:
The Washington Fire Danger Rating Sign project will be coordinated among several federal agency partners including but limited to:
Colvile BIA, Spokane BIA, Kalispell BIA, USFS Colville Forest Staff, USFS Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest Staff, Bureau of Land
Management, US Fish and Wildlife, etc. Coordination with federal agency partners will identify optiminum locations for posting. The
Fire Danger Rating Sign project will involve coordination with several local fire protection districts. The majority of the signs will be
posted in areas protected by fire districts. Many of the existing signs are located on Fire District property and partnerships have
been established to ensure proper fire danger posting, monitoring and maintenance of the signs. Future partnerships will be created
as new sign locations are established. These partnerships will help ensure the long-term effectiveness of the signs.The Washington
Fire Danger Rating Signs and associated signage is not a part of any specific community risk assessment and mitigation plan. This
project is a result of the RAMS evaluation of fire risk in Washington. The WA DNR Region prevention plans were derived using
RAMS. The RAMS assessment and plan were created in 2003 by WA DNR prevention staff in cooperation with federal and local
partners. A copy of the RAMS assessment plan can be obtained from each of our region offices.
Project Work Form
Tasks
Time Frame
Purchase Sign Materials
Responsible Party
Region Prevention Coordinator and
General Repair Staff
As soon as grant funds become available -
Construct Prevention Signs
General Repair staff within each region
Apr. - June '06
Revisit or establish new partnerships for new sign
posting, monitoring and maintenance in key
locations
Region Prevention Coordinator staff
Apr - June '06
Identify specific sign locations and schedule linelocating service to ensure safe installation
Apr. - June '06
Install sign as completed
Region Prevention Coordinator staff in
coordination with federal and fire district
partners
Region general repair staff
May - Dec. '06 signs to be installed as
Post proper fire danger rating. Monitor and
Maintain Signs per each Regions Sign Plan
From date of installation forward
Evaluate the effectiveness of the signs
Region Fire Control Units, Prevention
Coordination with assistance of federal
and fire district partners
Region Prevention Coordinators
From date of installation forward
Project Budget
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Partner 1
Partner 2
Total
Partner 3
Personnel
Prevention Coordinators
General Repair Staff
Subtotal
$9,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$31,800
$0
$0
$0
$31,800
$0
$40,800
$0
$0
$0
$40,800
$0
$0
$0
$0
$9,000
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$12,000
$0
$0
$0
$12,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$12,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$12,000
$0
$1,800
$0
$0
$0
$1,800
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,800
$0
$0
$0
$1,800
$42,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$42,000
$42,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$42,000
$84,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$84,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$84,000
$54,600
$0
$0
$0
$138,600
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Travel
Vehicles
$0
Subtotal
Equipment
Tools
Subtotal
Supplies
Signs
Sign Materials
Subtotal
Contractual
Subtotal
Other
Subtotal
Total Costs
Project (Program)
Income1
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1
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.