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:
Clark County Fire District 3
Phone:
FAX:
Email:
(360) 892-2331
360-892-7603
ray@clarkcofd3.org
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
17718 NE 159 Street; Brush Prairie, WA 98606
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Ray Steiger, Public Information Officer
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Clark County Fire District 3
Phone:
FAX:
Email:
(360) 892-2331
(360) 892-7603
ray@clarkcofd3.org
Project Information
Project Title:
Wildfire Risk Surveys in the Interface
Proposed Project Start Date:
Proposed Project End Date:
May 13, 2003
October 1, 2003
Federal Funding Request:
Total Project Funding:
$7,000.00
$9,000.00
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize:
No
Brief Project Description:
Conduct Wildland Fire Surveys in the wildland/urban interface of Eastern Clark County Washington. This
will be a continuation of a program started in 1991. Our 2002 program was partially funded by a Forest
Service Grant.
The area is one of twelve areas in the state at high risk of a major wildland fire with potential for major
property loss.
Project Location (latitude/longitude if applicable):
County:
Congressional District:
T3 & 4N, R3E, WM (20 sq mi)
Clark
Third
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:
Legal boundaries of Clark County Fire District 3.
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
Much of the eastern half of Fire District 3 is in the forested foothills of the Cascade Range. The
area is relatively accessible and is in private ownership. Clark County is the fastest growing county in the
state, and many people are building and living in what has become 1 of 12 areas in the state likely to
experience a major wildfire with major property damage and potential loss of life. This project, if funded, will
be year eight (8) of a program to contact homeowners in this interface area, and with them conduct a fire risk
survey of their home and property
Response:
The area has many homes tucked away amongst the trees, some with very poor access and many with no
visible addresses. The area is also subject to occasional strong drying east winds. We feel a real urgency to
inform homeowners of the risks and what they might do to improve their chances of survival.
Previous surveys were conducted through grants provided by USDA Forest Service, Washington State
Department of Natural Resources and Southwest Washington Independent Forward Thrust (SWIFT). Limited
staffing and funding, combined with increasing emergency responses has put a premium on the time of
personnel at the Fire District. It is this that requires we hire at least two temporary summer employees to carry
out this program.
Our goal is to make personal contact with at least 400 homeowners this summer.
Valuable statistical information for pre-fire planning purposes was acquired during the course of the surveys.
More importantly was the opportunity to educate and inform homeowners in the “interface” about ways they
can protect themselves and help defend against wildfire. The one-on-one contact was very effective in
convincing homeowners to make necessary fire safety corrections.
The primary objective of this project is public education, about the means homeowners can use to protect
their property, from wildfire, and to prevent a house fire from spreading into the forest.
A secondary objective is for the Fire District to gain a more comprehensive vision of problem areas in the
event of fire. Factors relating to evacuation, resources needed, and values involved are critical in pre-fire
planning.
Benefits are: reduction of loss of natural resources, private property, and human lives.
Short-term outcome is many people will become informed as to what they can do to protect their home. A
large percent will take immediate steps to correct problems.
Long-term outcome is a more fire conscious population and an improvement in conditions in our interface
area.
This project is relatively easy to administer and can be used by other communities or agencies. We are willing
to help others with the development of their own program.
The success of this project can be measured by the degree of acceptance of the recommendations given to the
homeowner. In previous years, a very high percentage of homeowners contacted in follow up phone calls
either had or said they would make the recommended improvements. The personal contact, ease and
inexpensive nature of simple improvements, combined to make this program a success in the past.
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: The major
emphasis of this program is to reduce fire risk and property loss in the wildland/urban
interface area of Fire District 3, and area of approximately 20 square miles. This area has been designated, by
the State, as 1 of 12 areas in Washington at high risk of a major fire with potentially major property loss.
Reduction of fuels around homes, more fire resistant construction, and better access and address signing will
lead to better fire protection for homes and the resources of the land, including wild life. It also reduces
chance for fire to spread to nearby state and federal lands.
This year’s project goal is to contact and work with 400 homeowners.
This program, over the past has allowed us to contact about 4,500 homeowners, a high percentage of whom
have or committed to make recommended improvements.
In 2001, a concurrent grant from WDNR permitted Fire District 3 to survey over 60 homes for Fire
Wise landscaping. About 45 of these homes were visible vegetation modifications and this work was done by
a contractor.
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 toher 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: Over
the past years, we have seen a remarkable improvement in defensible space around many of
the homes in the interface area, due in large to our effort to inform, educate, and involve the property owners.
It is evident that many homeowners have taken steps to improve their chances of survival. We have been
gratified by public acceptance of the program in past years.
Two local jobs will be created for approximately two months. College students have proven to be a good
resource for this project.
Based on the estimated population in the wildland-urban interface and adjacent area we believe 15,700 people
directly and indirectly benefit from this program.
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: State and
Federal agencies, including the Pacific Northwest Interagency Fire Prevention Group
developed the guidelines we are using for our surveys. The expertise of these groups in developing the
necessary guides for fire safe homes and communities is the technology we transfer to the private land and
homeowners.
The success of this program in helping to prevent the spread of fire, and reduce fire loss, can have an
immense effect on the resources of our, and all other local fire jurisdictions including State and Forest
Service.
Our program is a partnership between Fire District 3 and our taxpayers and homeowners. We provide the
knowledge and encouragement and they provide the labor.
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: This
is a program that Fire District 3 has conducted for eight years, and will continue, as funding is
available. We are committed to the program as we have seen the benefits from it.
As in the past, our outreach will consist of news releases, and our own Fire District Newsletter that reaches
everyone within the District’s boundaries. Included in these news releases are local and Portland based media,
who have given the fire district excellent coverage in past years, and hasled to a much better informed public
about the need for homeowners to be involved in helping protect their communities from fire.
In-kind contributions consist of volunteer time estimated at 80 hours, for program coordination, media
contacts, homeowner contacts, and some follow-up after the survey team is finished. It also consists of
clerical, benefits, vehicle fuel, uniforms vehicle insurance, supplies, and some managerial salary costs.
Enclosure 3C - Project Work Form
Tasks
Time Frame
Responsible Party
Media Contacts (Ongoing)
May 13, 2003 - October 1, 2003
Ray Steiger
Recruit and Hire
May 13, 2003 - May 20, 2003
Steve Wrightson
Training
May 20, 2003 - May 22, 2003
District Personnel
Start Homeowner Contacts
May 23, 2003
Survey Team
Progress Reveiw
June 30, 2003
Steve Wrightson
Ray Steiger
Complete Contacts and Reports
August 13, 2003
Survey Team
Release Survey Team
August 15, 2003
Steve Wrightson
Follow up as needed
August 15, 2003 - October 1, 2003
District Personnel
Top of Form
Enclosure 4D - Project Budget
Cost Category
Description
Personnel
650 hours @ $10 hour
Supervision, Clerical
Subtotal
Fringe Benefits
Social Security, Ind. Ins.
Unemployment
Subtotal
Travel
Vehicle Use
1,450 mi @ $0.345 mi
Subtotal
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Partner 1
Partner 2
Total
$0.00
$0.00
$6,500.00
$1,100.00
$7,600.00
$0.00
$0.00
$200.00
$0.00
$200.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$500.00
$500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$500.00
$200.00
$700.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$6,500.00
$6,500.00
$1,100.00
$1,100.00
$0.00
$200.00
$0.00
$500.00
$500.00
$200.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Equipment
Subtotal
Supplies
Printing, Radio Use
Uniforms
Subtotal
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$500.00
$200.00
$700.00
$0.00
$0.00
Contractual
Subtotal
$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
$7,000.00
$2,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$9,000.00
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