Enclosure 3A - Project Summary Form
NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE PROJECTS
Application for Wildland Urban Interface Fuels / Education and
Prevention / Community Planning for Fire Protection Projects
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
Walker Range Fire Patrol
Phone: 541-433-2451
Email: wrange@netscape.net
FAX: 541-433-2215
Walker@odf.state.or.us
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
P.O. Box 665 Gilchrist, Oregon 97737
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Echo Murray, Dispatch Coordinator
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Walker Range FPA, Northern Klamath County, Oregon
Phone: 541-433-2451
FAX: 541-433-2215
Email: wrange@netscape.net
Walker@odf.state.or.us
Project Information
Project Title:
Water Sources Development
Proposed Project Start Date:
2003
Proposed Project End Date:
2004
Federal Funding Request:
$ 80,000.00
Total Project Funding:
$ 96,000.00
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize:
Brief Project Description:
This grant requests $ 96,000.00 in cost-share assistance to develop water sources which can be
used by all fire protection agencies within the geographic area. We would develop and excavate
two ponds equipped with dry hydrants to be used during emergencies for firefighting resources, in
Walker Range FPA District in Northeastern Klamath County. These ponds would be setup for
wildland, structural and aerial suppression apparatus. Currently this area is characterized by dry
summers with little or no precipitation during the year. Travel distances to adequate water sources
for aerial and ground firefighting resources, can be extensive and thereby diminishes the
effectiveness of these resources. These ponds upon completion will enhance the efficiency and
effectiveness of landowner, Rural, State and Federal firefighting resources in the wildland urban
interface designated at risk through the National Federal registry.
Project Location (latitude/longitude if applicable):
County:
Congressional District:
Walker Range Fire Patrol District
Klamath
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Project Type: Check appropriate project type. More than one type may be checked. If only Box (4) is checked, use Enclosure 4.
(1)
(2)
Wildland Urban Interface Fuels Project
Wildland Urban Interface Education and Prevention Project
(3) x Community Planning for Fire Protection Project
(4)
Fuels Utilization and Marketing Project
If the applicant is an unincorporated area, define the geographic area being represented:
Enclosure 3B (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, 12-pitch font.
Describe project including, but not limited to:
 project location
Address these
 project implementation
items as
 anticipated outcomes
applicable:
 measures and reporting
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project relationship to community or natural landscape fire plans
project time frames and income
specify types of activities and equipment used
amount or extent of actions (acres, number of homes, etc)
environmental, cultural and historical resource requirements
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Project Location: Walker Range FPA District in the northeastern part of Klamath County. The
communities have been listed as being at risk of wildfire in the Federal Register, additionally; these
communities are adjacent to, surround by, or near BLM, and Crown Pacific Industrial Lands. This area
has a history of fires and heavy fuel loading.
Project Implementation: This project will be implemented by Walker Range FPA, Industrial Landowners,
Federal Partners and private individuals.
Anticipated Outcomes: Funding this grant will increase effectiveness of rural and wildland firefighting
agencies. The grant will enable the development of water sources that will meet critical needs during the
dry summer conditions that occur in our District.
Measures and Outcomes: Travel distances to adequate sources for ground and aerial firefighting resources
can be extensive as stands now, the travel times would be diminished greatly by having these water
sources.
Interagency Partners: Walker Range, Crown Pacific, Federal Partners, Rural Fire Departments and the
local community.
Project relationship to community or natural landscape fire plans: This project improves the effectiveness
of the firefighting resources. Currently this area does not structural fire protection so these ponds add a
vital component to the firefighting efforts. There is work being done to establish a new structural fire for
these areas, these ponds would assist in the long range plan of lowering the ISO ratings for structural fire
protection.
Project time frames: This project would be completed in less than a year of receiving the grant funding. If
funds become available in fall of 2003 then completion would be prior to the summer of 2004.
Specify types of activities and equipment used:Various excavation equipment would be used with the
most likely piece being the backhoe loader. Bobcats or dozers would assist in the pond excavation.
Amount or extent of actions (acres, # homes, etc): These ponds would help in the protection of
approximately 300 homes and would extend suppression capabilities on over 4 square townships and
ranges.
Environmental, Cultural & Historical resource requirement: The grantee will be responsible for assuring
all permits, water rights and regulations will be secured and followed prior to undertaking water storage
activities. Will also follow all Oregon Department Forestry Forest Practices Rules.
Enclosure 3B (Page 2 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
Applications for funding must include narrative responses that address the following four criteria. Within each criterion, subcriteria are listed in descending order of importance. Limit your responses to the areas provided.
1. Reducing Fire Risk. (40 points))
A. Describe how the proposal promotes reduction of risk in high hazard areas or communities, or natural landscapes.
B. Describe how the proposed project benefits resources on federal land or adjacent non-federal land, or how it protects the safety
of communities.
C. To what extent does the project implement or create a cooperative (1) fuels treatment plan or (2) 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 (1) leads to, enhances or restores a local fire-adapted ecosystem, and/or (2) mitigates or leads to the
mitigation of hazardous fuel conditions.
F. How will the proposed treatments or programs be maintained in future years?
Response:
A. Upon completion these water sources will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of firefighting resources by
reducing travel times to re-fill with water thus ensuring higher protection levels for the wildland urban interface
areas. It also will assist the developing rural fire district in lowering their ISO rating for insurance purposes when
completed.
B. Project benefits all firefighting agencies and the communities they protect by making available more water for
firefighting needs. These ponds will assist Federal, State, Rural Firefighting resources within a 30-mile radius.
C. Community fire strategy - Federal, State agencies and private individuals working together in enhancing
firefighting capabilities within these communities. Hazardous fuel reduction work is currently being conducted in
these areas. These ponds would be another tool to further enhance the fire safety in these areas.
D. Since 2001 Walker Range has been conducting hazardous fuels reduction work within the communities involved.
We have conducted door to door educational campaigns, utilized our chipper for reducing fuels loads, individual
hazard assessments, plus other educational and handout materials. Community involvement will include private
individuals in the planning, development and maintenance of the ponds along with Walker Range.
E. There is ongoing fuel reduction work going on in the areas through other avenues with Walker Range, BLM and
Industrial Landowners. This would enhance those efforts by providing additional resources for the firefighting
effort.
F. Walker Range and the local community will continue to provide annual maintenance to the ponds.
2. Increasing local capacity. (30 points)
A. How would the proposal improve or lead to the improvement of the local economy in terms of jobs 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)? How will this proposal link to other projects (or proposed projects) to create year-round jobs?
B. To what extent will this project be offered to serve as a model for other communities or natural landscapes?
C. Will biomass or forest fuels be utilized; if so, in what manner and how much?
Response:
A. Economic benefits would come from rental of equipment, supplies to build the ponds, and outfit the dry
hydrants.
B. We would provide information to those interested in developing water sources upon completion.
C. No biomass or forest fuels will be used in this project.
Enclosure 3B (Page 3 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
3. Increasing interagency and intergovernmental coordination. (15 Points)
A. Describe how this project implements a local intergovernmental strategy or plan, or creates such a plan. Describe the plan if it
already exists.
B. Explain the level of cooperation, coordination or strategic planning through a “Local Coordination Group” for wildland fire
activities, or among federal, state, tribal, local government and community organizations. List the cooperators (a detailed list
of cooperators will be required for projects that are funded).
Response:
A. The Long Prairie Strategy Plan already exists for hazardous fuel reduction work through BLM, Walker
Range, Crown Pacific and individuals landowners. This plan covers the "Communities at Risk" in the
northern part of Klamath County in the Walker Range District.
B. Local Coordination Group consists of Walker Range, Industrial Landowner (Crown Pacific), Rural Fire
Departments and the communities at risk in this area. Also partnering this project is the Newly forming
Beal Road Fire Protection District. The communities at risk who are involved include Sunforest Estates,
Antelope Meadows, Forest Meadows, Split Rail and Old Howard Estates.
4. Expanding Community Participation. (15 Points)
A. To what extent have interested individuals, groups, and communities been provided an opportunity to become informed and
involved in this proposal?
B. Describe the extent of local support or opposition for the project, including any cost-sharing arrangements.
C. What are the environmental, social and educational benefits or concerns of the project?
Response:
A. All the communities that these waters sources will help have been informed and supportive of this effort. They are willing to
donate time, supplies and land to aid in this effort.
B. On one pond a local landowner has agreed to work with Walker Range on developing a pond on his property. Crown Pacific
will be participating in developing the other water source on their lands.
C. By having these water sources available the plan would be that the fires would have less of a chance to threaten urban
interface areas.
Enclosure 3C - Project Work Form
Tasks
Developing the ponds
Time Frame
Spring to early summer 2004
Responsible Party
Walker Range, Crown Pacific, and
community volunteers.
Enclosure 3D Project Budget
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Personnel
Subtotal
Applicant
Partner 1
Partner 2
Total
Walker Range
4,000.00
Volunteers
4,000.00
8,000.00
4,000.00
4,000.00
8,000.00
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
Travel
Subtotal
Equipment
Rental Equipment
20,000.00
20,000.00
60,000.00
60,000.00
60,000.00
60,000.00
80,000.00
96,000.00
Subtotal
Supplies
Pond & hydrant, etc.
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Subtotal
Contractual
Subtotal
Other
Subtotal
Total Costs
Project (Program) Income1
(using deductive alternative)
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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.