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:
Island and Skagit Counties
Phone:
FAX:
Email:
(360) 679-7378
(360) 240-5551
Address
(Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
6
PO Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239
sharim@co.island.wa.us
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Fred Wefer - Fire Warden
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Island and Skagit County Fire Warden Program
Phone:
FAX:
Email:
(360) 679-7378
(360) 240-5551
sharim@co.island.wa.us
Project Information
Project Title:
Education and Communication of Fire Supression and Prevention Program
Proposed Project Start Date:
Proposed Project End Date:
January 1, 2002
December 31, 2003
Federal Funding Request:
Total Project Funding:
$25,000.00
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize:
Yes, 2.
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Brief
Project Description:
1) Fire Prevention: The Fire Warden's truck will be outfitted with a compressed air foam system to facilitate
containment and early protection.
2) Public Education: “Island and Skagit Counties Community Awareness Brochure on Open Burning”. A
revised version of the brochure will be produced in 2003, and will be presented at Community Awareness
meetings for urban interface fire danger in both Island and Skagit Counties.
Project Location (latitude/longitude if applicable):
County:
Congressional District:
Island and Skagit Counties
Island / Skagit
2nd District
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)
(4)
Community Planning for Fire Protection Project
Fuels Utilization and Marketing Project
If the applicant is an unincorporated area, define the geographic area being represented:
All unincorporated areas of Island and Skagit Counties.
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
 interagency partners



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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
Response:
Project location: Island and Skagit Counties
Implementation: In 2001, Island and Skagit Counties adopted an interlocal agreement implementing the Fire
Warden Burn Permit Program. 2002-2003 goals have been defined during monthly meetings. Community
presentations are currently under development.
Anticipated outcomes: Program goals include enhancement of best prevention practices, reduction of illegal
burning, public education regarding safe burning practices, and early supression of wild land fires. Education
will primarily focus upon wild fire prevention, including defensible space, and is intended to enable citizens
to be well informed enough to share information regarding local burning regulations.
Measures and reporting: Goals will be assessed quarterly, and an annual report will be provided to the
governing partnership.
Interagency partners: Interagency partners include all rural Fire Districts in both Island and Skagit Counties,
along with Department of Natural Resources, and Northwest Air Pollution Authority.
Project relationship to community or natural landscape fire plans: All project activities will reflect best
practices promoted by DNR and the National Fire Administration.
Timeframes and outcomes: Work will be prioritized for action based upon funding allowed. All work,
including a final project report, will be completed and submitted to the funding agency 15 days before the end
of the project period.
Activities and equipment used: The proposed project includes 1) the purchase and installation of a mobile
foam suppression device, and 2) public education to various community groups both in and our of the urban
interface. We are scheduling Community Awareness meetings in both Island and Skagit Counties to promote
awareness of the urban interface fire danger. Materials used are the “Island and Skagit Counties Community
Awareness Brochure on Open Burning” and other publications obtained through Fire Wise Classes or DNR.
We have now distributed approximately 1500 brochures and foresee the need for a revised version in 2003.
Island and Skagit County Web Sites are also being amended to include an online version of the Outdoor
Burning Brochure.
Extent of actions: The combined population of Island and Skagit Counties exceeds 170,000 residents located
upon approximately 2000 square miles.
Environmental, cultural, and historical resource requirements: Both counties are strongly committed to the
preservation and protection of environmental, cultural, and historical resources, as expressed in conjunction
with our joint Fire Warden program (with DNR) and successful interactions with local municipalities and
tribal Councils.
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?
Local rural fire districts and DNR lands (including the Deception Pass State Park) are now overtaxed with providing adequate protection to both resident and visitor populations… including the Deception
Pass State Park system, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, and tribal lands. During wild fire events local
areas may become geographically isolated, due to disruption of road and/or marine transport systems.
Delivery of additional resources is delayed, and a significant burden is placed upon the host counties’
emergency systems… including fire response. Project activities may help to mitigate this problem through
risk reduction and environmental awareness. The proposed project allows the Fire Warden to more efficiently
respond to minor burns during summer fire season. He now averages approximately 60 work hours per week,
incuding first response for illegal or uncontrolled bonfires and debris burns of small to moderate size. We
feel it is imperative to improve local safeguards to prevent wild land fires and better educate the public
regarding prevention measures. Informing the public of Outdoor Burning procedures (by means of brochures
and community education) has enhanced awareness among our citizens. We currently receive many positive
calls about our procedures and quick response time. Educating the public is by far our greatest
accomplishment in reducing risk. This project will include continuation of public education of various
Community Groups both in and out of urban interface. Citizens well informed about wild fire prevention,
including defensible space, will be encouraged to share similar information regarding local burning
regulations. Public awareness will also reduce risk within new developments by promoting the use of
defensible space.
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Informing the public of Outdoor Burning procedures (by means of brochures and community education) has
enhanced awareness among our citizens. We currently receive many calls and compliments on our
procedures and quick response time. Educating the public is by far our greatest accomplishment in reducing
risk. This project will include continuation of public education of various Community Groups both in and out
of urban interface. Citizens well informed about wild fire prevention, including defensible space, will be
encouraged to share similar information regarding local burning regulations. Public awareness will also
reduce risk within new developments by promoting the use of defensible space.
The project will also help to support and enhance prepareness and response activities noted in the Northwest
Region’s Fire Mobilization Plan and Island County Disaster Council, and will be maintained and expanded
through cooperative partnerships between local, state, and federal partners… including community business
Response:
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: In
September 2001 Island County and Skagit County entered into an interlocal agreement to
establish a burn permit program to protect the public health, safety and general welfare related to the proper
implementation of outdoor burning regulations as related to the Washington Clean Air Act, the Uniform Fire
Code and other local, state and federal regulations. Also, in September 2001 Island County and Skagit
County entered into an Memorandum of Agreement with Northwest Air Pollution Authority (NWAPA).
Representatives from the Counties and Northwest Air Pollution Authority developed a job description for
Fire Warden. Representatives from Skagit County and Northwest Air Pollution provided adequate training to
the Fire Warden in the areas of pollution control and fire safety. Projects, plans, and practices coordinate with
preparedness and response activities outlined in the Northwest Regions Fire Mobilization Plan.
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: Island
and Skagit Counties together with Northwest Air Pollution Authority (NWAPA) have
conducted and campaigned to inform the public about outdoor burning regulations and alternatives to outdoor
burning. Island and Skagit Counties will distribute appropriate educational materials to local, state, and tribal
fire protection agencies, contractor associations, solid waste utilities, libraries, and other interested parties.
Island and Skagit Counties have distributed brochures and firewise information throughout the counties via
community meetings, Sheriff, and affilated programs. The expenses and benefits of this program are shared
equally by each County. Through this cooperative interaction, environmental, social, and educational benefit
related to risk management of urban interface/wildland fires may be significantly enhanced. It is also
expected that fire danger to housing and economic developments will be reduced.
Enclosure 3C - Project Work Form
Tasks
A project analysis is developed for
supervisor's review and approval.
Time Frame
Responsible Party
01-31-03
Fred Wefer - Fire Warden
Shari Cooper - Admin. Asst.
01-31-03
Fred Wefer - Fire Warden
Shari Cooper - Admin. Asst.
Community presentation planning
begins.
02-28-03
Fred Wefer - Fire Warden
Shari Cooper - Admin. Asst.
Vehicle equipment vendors are
contacted, and bids requested.
03-31-03
Fred Wefer - Fire Warden
Shari Cooper - Admin. Asst.
Vehicle equipment ordered.
04-30-03
Fred Wefer - Fire Warden
Vehicle equipment installed.
05-31-03
Fred Wefer - Fire Warden
Brochures are distributed.
05-31-03
Fred Wefer - Fire Warden
Shari Cooper - Admin. Asst.
11-30-03
Fred Wefer - Fire Warden
Shari Cooper - Admin. Asst.
Identification of project needs,
prioritized for implementation.
Identification of presentation needs
begins.
Program brochures revised.
Program brochures printed.
Presentations scheduled.
Project review process initiated.
Project review process completed.
Program needs are reviewed.
Grant closeout. Report submitted.
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Enclosure 3D - Project Budget
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Partner 1
Partner 2
Total
Personnel
Subtotal
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$6,500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$6,500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,500.00
$17,000.00
$18,500.00
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Travel
Subtotal
Equipment
Compressed
Air Foam System
Subtotal
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$6,500.00
$6,500.00
$0.00
$0.00
Supplies
Subtotal
Contractual
Installation: Air Foam Sys
Revised Brochures/Print
Subtotal
$0.00
$1,500.00
$17,000.00
$18,500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Other
Subtotal
Total Costs
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$25,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$25,000.00
Project (Program) Income1
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.
$0.00