Project Summary Form
Id Number 2006-143
NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN-INTERFACE PROJECTS
Application for Prevention & Education Projects
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
Hood River County Fire Chief's Association
Phone: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
Type of Applicant: (enter appropriate letter in box)
G
541 490 4558
FAX: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
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A. State
B. County
C. Municipal
D. Township
E. Interstate
✔
H. Independent School District
I. State-Controlled Institution of Higher Learning
J. Private University
K. Indian Tribe
L. Nonprofit Organization Hood River County Fire Districts
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
1199 Country Club Road Hood River, OR 97031
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Peter Mackwell Community Wildfire Plan Coordinator
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Hood River County Fire Chief's Association
Phone: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
541 490 4558
FAX: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
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Email:
pmac@gorge.net
Project Information
Project Title:
Community Wildfire Demonstration Projects
Proposed Project Start Date:
07/01/2006
Federal Funding Request:
$
69,790
Proposed Project End Date:
07/01/2007
Total Project Funding:
$
87,035
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize:
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 program will provide a series of fuels treatment areas that are to be used to stimulate awareness and open educational
opportunities around the Hood River County. Portions of areas identified and prioritized as "High Risk" in the CWPP will be used as
the demonstration sites.
The educational component will encompass individual residents, community groups and associations. Of pivotal importance is the
group of partners at the Federal, State, County and City levels. The Columbia River Gorge and associated regulatory agencies will
provide some unique challenges for implementation of recommendations from the CWPP.
A temporary work crew will interact with partners to create the demonstration sites. A Coordinator will oversee the crew and
provide for public education and awareness. Another educational component will be focused on the regulatory agencies by using
the demonstration sites as a tool for paving the way for larger projects identified in the CWPP.
Project Location:
Latitude: 45.52262
Longitude: 121.639
County:
Hood River
Name of Federal, State or Tribal contact with whom you coordinated this proposal:
Federal Congressional District:
2
Telephone number of Contact:
USFS, FMO Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, Rod Altig
541 308 1731
Oregon Department of Forestry, David Jacobs, The Dalles Unit
541 296 4626
County of Hood River, Mike Schrankel, Public Works GIS Coord
541 386 2616
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:
Project Type: This is a County wide community educational program that will serve to demonstrate Firewise & Firesafe practices.
Targeted are: Residents, community associations, public groups, private groups and businesses with a goal to heighten wildfire awareness and to stimulate
community participation in both the planning and mitigation processes required for a safer existence in the WUI Interface area.
Target Audience: Planning for a Firesafe County starts with the community and the individuals that make up that community. The Demonstration sites will
provide a benchmark for future planning and mitigation projects for all areas designated as "At Risk." With assistance from local fire departments, word of
mouth and the press, the project will show that fire prevention starts with the individual.
Locations: 1, Demonstration sites will cover a cross section of structural risk sites with one fuels treatment area that is contiguous to federal, State and private
lands. Sites are all within areas identified as "At Risk" communities in the Federal Register /vol. 66 no.160 8/17/2001.
2, The project will select from high hazard areas identified in the Hood River County Community Wildfire Protection Plan. [draft] Six sites will receive fuels
treatment and then will be presented as demonstration sites.
3, Locations will be within the confines of Cascade Locks, Hood River, Odell/Pine Grove, Parkdale/Dee and Westside fire districts.
Delivery: Work shall be performed by individuals that meet NWCG Firefighter 2 standards that incorporate the use of power and hand tools necessary to
remove overstocked and non-native vegetation for the prevention of wildfire.
3, Assistance will be provided by cooperators to remove fuels from the site. By products less than 6" diameter will be chipped. Material greater than 6" will be
cut for firewood or utilized as the homeowner requests.
General / Relationship to CWPP / Timeliness:1, This request seeks to bridge the gap between completion of the Hood River County Community Wildfire
Protection Plan [CWPP] and the implementation of large projects [fuels reduction & structural treatment]. The CWPP has identified areas of high fire risk
working in conjunction with federal, state and local fire officials. A county wide structural analysis using national standards [NFPA 299] has been conducted
using NFP and Title III funding.
2. A sequential look at the CWPP process suggests that once collaborating parties have identified and prioritized fuel reduction and structural ignitability needs,
there will be a period of time before communities can assemble the resources to help themselves. National Fire Plan funding for this project will allow for a
continuous flow from planning to scheduling implementation of projects.
3. By starting with small demonstration projects, this will be beneficial by developing collaborative relationships with the various controlling interests, some of
which provide unique permitting challenges. When the educational component of the CWPP is addressed, the demonstration sites will already be in place to
enhance the impacts that audio-visual and lecture presentations may provide. The most valued educational component may be the individual[s] who choose to
let their property be a part of the demonstration project.
3. A position for Coordinator will be funded. Duties will be to oversee the implementation of the demonstration project and to work with the community and
partners to implement goals identified in the CWPP. Coordinator will present educational programs incorporating data from the demonstration sites.
4. Positions for a four person work crew would be established to accomplish and/or assist in work for the demonstration sites. In addition, the crew will be
available to assist elderly and disabled residents in identified "High Risk" areas. Crew coverage will be available seven days a week to provide maximum public
exposure.
Local Coordinating Group: The proposed demonstration project works in concert with the CWPP. Both this proposal and the work for creating the CWPP were
sponsored by the Hood River County Fire Chief's Association. Historically, the initial survey of structures in the WUI in Hood River County was sponsored by
Washington State University [WSU] using NFP funding. Oversight for the WSU project was provided by many cooperators including Federal, State, Local
government officials and also included a representation from the Hood River County Chief's Association. The oversight committee evolved into the Local
Coordinating Group. Status of the Hood River County CWPP and other pertinent issues have been presented for discussion at regular meetings of the Local
Coordinating Group.
Monitoring & Evaluation: 1. Time lapsed digital documentation will be provided for each of the projects. Geographical locators will be established to assist in
providing accurate data.
2. Demonstration area work will be directly supervised by the Wildfire Coordinator. Cooperators, including USFS, ODF and Fire Districts, all will assist in
planning, monitoring and evaluating work performed.
Timeliness: It is anticipated that a crew will be available to start work for a three month period as soon as practicable after funding becomes available. The
position of coordinator would be funded as a 0.5 fte for the duration of one year from the commencement of the grant award.
Cost Estimate: 1. Demonstration projects will be completed in a three month period, to take advantage of the seasonal pool of qualified workers. The initial
concerns for the coordinator will be the hiring and planning of demonstration projects, then equipping and training the crew.
2. This proposal requests NFP funding of $69,790 in kind labor and materials of $17,245 is available, representing 20% of the requested NFP Grant.
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:
Reduction of WUI Interface Fires: Demonstration projects will show that in varied topography, varied housing densities and varied
fuels that the creation of a defensible is obtainable. The reduction of WUI interface fire starts emanating from residences will be
lessened in treated areas. This does little to address the responsibility of Federal, State and other interests to reduce fuel loading
within or adjacent to the WUI. This request is part of a tiered response to mitigate the potential for Interface fires by fuels reduction
projects at the level most easily modified, The Homeowner. Fire starts associated with dwellings may be reduced by education; by
virtue of the fact that there will be less fuels surrounding structures, fire may be caught before spreading significantly.
Reduction of Structural Losses: Projects, in addition to providing a defensible space surrounding a dwelling will seek out
homeowners that have structures that require little or no modifications to become an example of a Firewise structure. To be an
example for this project other contributors to structural survibility will be modified i.e. Fuels on access/egress, road signs, woodpiles.
Losses can also be a reflection of bulding codes and construction practices, while the regulatory process is a viable option,
community awareness and education and voluntary participation should be the first line of intervention. Access and egress, street
addressing and house numbering are also a major component to reduce structural losses. The value of a few simple signs with
house numbers attached on a shared driveway can make a significant difference in time of emergency.
Homeowner action & personal responsibility to reduce fire loss on private lands: For a demonstration project to be successful, the
homeowner will need to understand the dynamics of wildfire and the impact that it can have on their property and their neighbors
property. Literature and presentations can serve to alter some behavior, but most will learn and be motivated by experiences. Word
of mouth and homeowner interaction is the most valued learning tool in the community. Positive learning interaction will start with
this demonstration project. With the homeowner taking pride in the work performed, positive interactions with neighbors will be
forthcoming. Fire districts will be encouraged to assist homeowners in maintaining ownership of firewise concepts and practices.
While the County may have the ultimate responsiblility for maintaining oversight, it is preferable to get voluntary compliance through
education and awareness as opposed to mandated compliance. The CWPP identifies the homeowner as the major player in
stewardship on private lands and will seek to bring homeowners together to address their responsibility to maintain a firewise
environment. Formation of resident associations. participation in existing community meetings i.e Watershed Group would be of
significant value.
These group meetings or perhaps interaction with fire departments may bring to light options for fuels reduction projects - Funding,
subsidies or perhaps chipping and alternate uses for utilization of boimass. Homeowner participation starts with education and
knowledge.
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:
Contact with community groups such as: Residents Committee, Soils Conservation, Water and Irrigation districts, Tribal, Timber and
other county groups and residents has been established as a part of the initial implementation of the draft CWPP. Contact with this
group was at a Community Watershed meeting. This diverse group of people has deep roots in the community and is willing to
participate in community education and planning.
The demonstration projects will be promoted as examples of how a community can help itself be better prepared to protect itself
from wildfire. Participating home owners will be asked to promote the project first as a neighbor, then in via press releases. Further
community education/exposure will be sought by creating partnerships with landscape suppliers and contractors for participation in
the demonstration projects.
Sustainability, beyond the initial fuels projects will be fostered by the crew providing assistance to the elderly and disabled with
assistance from local fire departments. The education/promotion of further projects will be shifted to the community via long term
planning objectives established through the CWPP. Funding sources to provide sustainability and expansion of fuels projects may
be provided from sources such as Title II & III funds and other sources identified by City, County, Federal and Fire District sources.
Monitoring will be provided by partners responsible for fire protection and participating cooperators
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 primary level of cooperation comes from a core of agencies that are participants in the Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Group. Assistance from this core group, for this project has been expanded to include labor and material contributions.
1, USFS. Planning and consultation services.
2, ODF. Personnel from The Dalles Unit in addition to providing planning and consultation services have made line crews available
for for assisting in demonstration projects. In kind value $2100
3, Hood River City and County have both committed trucks and personnel for fuels removal and/or chipping. In kind value $3175
3, Hood River County Fire Chief's Association. All seven of the fire districts/departments support the proposal and are eager to
assist in the educational aspects and planning to create a safer community through the CWPP. Value will come from a Type 6 Brush
rig that the crew will utilize at minimal cost. The Chief's Association is the sponsor of this grant proposal. In kind value $2500
5, The most significant "in kind" contribution comes from the ODOT Maintanence crew that will be available to provide labor,
vehicles and personnel to assist in a limbing project along I-84. In kind value $9470
6, This project will be administered by the Westside Rural Fire Protection District. Administrative oversight will be provided by Fire
Marshal and Board of Directors.
All listed partners are involved in the creation of the Hood River County CWPP and have made resources available to assist this
project. All Projects detailed in this request are based on areas that are identified as High Risk areas in the CWPP[Draft]
The Hood River County CWPP is in a draft stage and is expected to be completed in April 2005. Contact for the CWPP is
pmac@gorge.net
Project Work Form
Tasks
Limbing of trees to remove ladder fuels along
ODOT right of way on I-84 to help protect contigiuos
Federal, State and private lands.
Westside Fire District:
Using a private residence, treat fuels and property
to create a Firewise demonstration project within
the Westside Community
Odell/Pine Grove
Using a private residence, treat fuels and property
to create a Firewise demonstration project within
the Community.
City of Hood river.
Using a private residence, treat fuels and property
to create a Firewise demonstration project within
the City.
Parkdale Fire District:
Using a private residence, treat fuels and property
to create a Firewise demonstration project within
Parkdale Community.
City of Cascade Locks.
Using a private residence, treat fuels and property
to create a Firewise demonstration project within
the City.
Provide educational/planning meetings with
Residents, community groups and regulatory
agencies.Develop working relationships to
implement CWPP
Residential fuels reduction for elderly/infirmed and
community education in addition to participation in
demonstration sites
Time Frame
1 Week
3 - 4 Days
3 - 4 Days
Responsible Party
Wildfire Coordinator will work in
conjunction with ODOT maintanence,
County Work crew and Westside Fire
Department Crew.
Wildfire Coordinator will work in
conjunction with Westside Fire District,
County, ODF and USFS personnel.
Wildfire Coordinator will work in
conjunction with Odell/Pine Grove Fire
District, County, ODF and USFS
personnel.
3 - 4 Days
Wildfire Coordinator will work in
conjunction with Hood River Fire Dept,
County, ODF and USFS personnel.
3 - 4 Days
Wildfire Coordinator/crew will work in
conjunction with Parkdale Fire District,
County, ODF and USFS personnel.
3 - 4 Days
Wildfire Coordinator/crew will work in
conjunction with Cascade Locks Fire Dept,
County, ODF and USFS personnel.
Coordinator and Partners
Full Grant period
Coordinator
No more than three months
Project Budget
City/County
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
ODOT
Partner 1
ODF/USFS
Partner 2
Total
Partner 3
Personnel
Coordinator/Crew
$40,368
$0
$0
$0
$0
$40,368
In Kind includes benefits
$0
$2,500
$3,175
$9,470
$2,100
$17,245
Subtotal
$40,368
$2,500
$3,175
$9,470
$2,100
$57,613
$0
$0
$15,744
Fringe Benefits
Coordinator/Crew
Subtotal
$15,744
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$15,744
$0
$0
$0
$15,744
$500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$500
$0
$0
$0
$500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$500
$4,500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$4,500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$4,500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$4,500
$2,500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$2,500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$2,500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$2,500
$3,028
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,028
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,028
$0
$0
$0
$3,028
$3,150
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,150
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,150
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,150
$69,790
$2,500
$3,175
$9,470
$2,100
$87,035
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Travel
Coordinator
$0
Subtotal
Equipment
Mechanical Equip/PPE,s
Subtotal
Supplies
Consumables
Subtotal
Contractual
Administration
Subtotal
Other
Project Development/Misc
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.