Enclosure 3C - Project Summary Form
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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:
Type of Applicant: (enter appropriate letter in box)
A
(360) 902-1300
FAX:
(360) 902-1781
Email:
darrel.johnston@wadnr.gov
A. State
B. County
C. Municipal
D. Township
E. Interstate
F. Intermunicipal
G. Special District
H. Independent School District
I. State-Controlled Institution of Higher Learning
J. Private University
K. Indian Tribe
L. Nonprofit Organization
M. Other (Specify) _______________________
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
1111 Washington ST SE, PO Box 47037, Olympia, WA 98504-7037
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Robert Bannon, Prevention Manager
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Phone:
FAX:
Email:
(360) 902-1300
(360) 902-1781
bob.bannon@wadnr.gov
Project Information
Project Title:
Washington Firewise Programs
Proposed Project Start Date:
July, 2005
Proposed Project End Date:
July, 2007
Federal Funding Request:
$42,500
Total Project Cost:
$64,000
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please prioritize, and explain if the projects are stand alone, sequential, or other:
Yes. Stand Alone, 2nd Statewide priority.
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 proposal is for Washington Firewise Workshops and Firewise Communities/USA Recognition
Program Train the Trainer Field Days. The workshops and community recognition program encourages
communities to create a plan that identifies agreed-upon achievable solutions to be implemented by the
community. This proposal is provides part of the collaborative planning process needed to support the
Healthy Forest Restoration Act, National Fire Plan, and FEMA Hazard mitigation planning.
Project Location (latitude/longitude of project):
County:
Congressional District:
Washington High risk communities
All high risk
All
Name of Federal, State or Tribal contact with whom you coordinated this proposal:
Telephone number of Contact:
Karl Denison, USFS
360-956-2306
Enclosure 3C (Page 1 of 3) - Project Narrative Description
Applications for funding must include a narrative response that describes the proposal. Please do not submit responses longer than
one page, single space, and 12-pitch font.
Describe project, including, but not limited to:
 type of project to be delivered
 project location
 method of delivery
 project relationship to community or natural
landscape fire plans
 target audience
 timeliness
 tools and/or skills needed to complete project
 projected timelines and cost estimation
 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? No, Statewide Project
Response:
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This project proposal is for five Firewise workshops and two Firewise Communities/USA Recognition
Program Train the Trainer Field Days. Firewise Communities/USA requires a community to create
and implement a Community Wildfire Protection plan. We anticipate that this level of planning will
provide data necessary for landscape and fire planning analysis.
The method of delivery includes the successful one-day Firewise workshop utilized in 2004, and the
advanced Firewise Communities/USA train the trainer sessions offered in strategic locations, in an
existing Firewise community.
Target audiences include, community leaders, interested private sector companies, and others who are
interested in Community Wildfire Protection Planning
Timeliness. Future National Fire Plan, Healthy Forest Restoration Act, (HFRA) planning, and
especially Fire Program Analysis Plans, (FPA), require Community Wildfire Protection Plans that are
map based and collaboratively developed.
This project duration is June 2005 through June 2007.
Relationship to community or landscape fire plans. Firewise workshops provide a basic
understanding of hazard assessment and the community planning process. Firewise field days provide
attendees a more advanced session to develop community plans in a data format usable by agency
planners.
Tool/skills. Washington DNR has three years experience in providing Firewise workshops around the
state. Beginning in 2003, our staff has provided workshop train the trainer sessions for the Kentucky
Division of Forestry and Idaho Department of Lands. The staff time shown in this proposal, as
matching share is equal to one dollar for every two dollars requested for funding.
Monitoring and evaluation. This proposal is based on feed back from past workshop attendees to
provide skills necessary to identify wildfire hazards, and develop community based hazard mitigation
plans. Further monitoring and evaluation will be submitted by the communities for Firewise
Communities/USA annual reports.
Enclosure 3C (Page 2 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
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:
A. Wildland Urban Interface Fire Reduction. Almost 87 percent of the fires on DNR protected lands,
including the wildland urban interface, are human caused. Firewise workshops provide attendees with
the knowledge to identify hazards, such as dangerous fuels and lack of defensible space, and create a
plan of action that will reduce wildfire risks. The Firewise Communities /USA program provides
citizens with site-specific knowledge necessary to plan and maintain an acceptable level of fire
preparedness.
B. Structure Loss Reduction. Firefighters can protect structures effectively and safely during a wildland
fire emergency if homeowners have taken the time to prepare. The response from past workshop
attendees indicates that the workshops provide the necessary tools for personal home protection.
C. Homeowner Actions and Personal Responsibility. The Firewise Communities/USA recognition
model is based on the homeowner taking responsibility for fire hazards and reducing risk. The
community must organize a Firewise Committee. This Committee has several responsibilities. First,
the Committee and the community must collaborate to develop a Wildfire Community Protection
Plan. Second, the Committee must dedicate at least one day a year, and two dollars per capita for plan
implementation. Third, the committee must submit the results to DNR each year to maintain Firewise
Communities/USA recognition.
Enclosure 3C (Page 3 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
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:
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Community action and participation. Potential for success. Washington Firewise Workshops are now
beginning their fourth year, and attendance has not declined. We continue to see new community
members participate, and receive success stories from past participants. Our workshop marketing and
recruitment plan is in place. The Firewise Communities/USA Recognition Program is finishing it first
year with thirteen recognized communities in the fifty states, three in Washington. We continue to
receive assistance requests from around the state. The community field days are being scheduled to
meet current demand for advanced training and the opportunity to dialogue with other community
members.
Sustaining projects. These 2005 program changes soliciting Firewise Communities/USA
membership. This new program builds sustainability through a recognition program modeled after the
highly successful TREE CITIES/USA Program. The model encourages community participation
including donation of funds to support the firewise effort.
Monitoring and evaluation is a key component for community recognition. Firewise communities
must reapply each year, documenting plan implementation successes.
Partnerships (40 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:
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Multi agency involvement. Our 2004 workshop cadre is a coalition of government and private sector
individuals that assist in marketing, recruiting, and teaching the workshops.
Match share. This proposal will match every two dollars requested with one dollar in matching funds
and/ or labor donated.
Plan relationships. The fundamental action item in the National Fire Plan 10-year Comprehensive
Strategy Implementation Plan is the assessment and identification of Communities at Risk. In large
part due to the 2000 risk assessment process, and early organization of Local Coordinating Groups,
Washington local coordinating groups should easily meet the deadline to review and update the
communities’ list before this grant is funded. Future National Fire Plan, Healthy Forest Restoration
Act, (HFRA) planning, and especially Fire Program Analysis Plans, (FPA), require Community
Wildfire Protection Plans that are map based and collaboratively developed. The Firewise
Communities/USA provides additional opportunities for collaborative planning, monitoring, and
follow up.
Enclosure 3C - Project Work Form
Tasks
Time Frame
Responsible Party
Grant agreement signed
June, 2005
DNR and funding agency.
Begin Firewise marketing, update
website, create PSA’s for fire season.
January, 2006
DNR
Firewise workshops
April, 2006
DNR and partners.
Firewise Field day, begin fire season
Public Service Announcements.
June, 2006
DNR and partners.
Second year Firewise workshops
April, 2007
DNR and partners.
Second year Firewise Field day, begin
fire season Public Service
Announcements.
June, 2007
DNR and partners.
Final report
September, 2007
DNR
Enclosure 3D Project Budget
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Partner 1
Partner 2
Total
Personnel
Subtotal
0
15000
0
15000
0
6000
0
6000
5000
2500
5000
2500
0
0
15000
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
6000
Travel
lodging
Subtotal
7500
Equipment
Subtotal
0
Supplies
Shirts, bags, smokey gifts
giftssupplies
Subtotal
5000
5000
0
5000
Contractual
marketing
10000
Subtotal
10000
0
10000
Meeting rooms and meals
Field days
Subtotal
12500
10000
22500
0
22500
42500
21500
$64,000
Other
Total Costs
Project (Program) Income1
(using deductive alternative)
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.