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:
Skamania County Fire District Three
Phone:
FAX:
Email:
509 493 1710
olddawg1951@yahoo.com
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
Skamania County 3 FPD PO Box 156 Underwood Wa 98651
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Eric Ziegler Skamania County District Three Fire Chief
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Skamania County District Three
Phone:
FAX:
Email:
509 493 1710
olddawg1951@yahoo.com
Project Information
Project Title:
Fuel Reduction/Emergency Vehicle Access
Proposed Project Start Date:
Proposed Project End Date:
03/01/03
12/31/03
Federal Funding Request:
Total Project Funding:
$60,000
$75,000
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize:
No
Brief Project Description:
Provide funds to contract a truck-mounted trimmer/mulcher for the clearing and onsite mulching of private
roadways and defendable space perimeters in the Fire District.
Priority for this work would go to areas that do not have clearance for fire truck access or adequate turn
around areas. Second priority would go to defendable space for homes near the bluff as identified.
This project is a follow-up of a 2002 Grant for identifying high fire risk areas.
Project Location (latitude/longitude if applicable):
County:
Congressional District:
Skamania Co. Fire District Three
Skamania
Washington 3rd
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:
Skamania Co. Fire District Three
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:
Location: This project is in an area where the greatest percentage of the population lives in close proximity to
the Underwood Bluff. This bluff consists of thick hardwood tree growth and dense underbrush. At the bottom
is Highway 14 and a Railroad Trunk line. The prevailing wind blows toward the bluff.
Implementation: To be implemented and administered by Skamania County Fire District Three.
Outcomes: Reduce losses to property and surrounding forestland form wildfire. Reduce fire starts by the
reduction of flammable vegetation, reduction of ladder fuels and provide better safety for landowners and fire
fighters.
Measures and Reporting: Areas to cut will be mapped out. Prior to payment these areas will be inspected and
a report written for each address.
Partners: Skamania County Fire District Three volunteers will be providing supervision.and will work with
The Department of Natural Resources and landowners who will provide staff to clear some of the high fire
risk areas.
Project Income: None anticipated.
Project Time Frames: 2003 Grant year. Target is to complete project by the start of the 2003 fire season.
Activities/Equipment: Hire a Contractor to thin trees and brush. The waste is to be chipped on site. Any
remaining funds will be used to hire crews to hand thin defendable space around the high risk areas.
Amount/Extent of Actions: Clear Access for emergency vehicles to 265 home sites and create defendable
space as funds permit.
Environmental: As this project focuses on homesites and driveways no environmental, cultural or historical
resource requirements are anticipated.
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.Grant funds are to contract a truck-mounted trimmer/mulcher for the clearing and onsite mulching of
private roadways and defendable space perimeters in the Fire District with Priority to areas that do not have
clearance for fire truck access or adequate turn around areas. Second priority would go to defendable space
for homes near the bluff as identified.
B. This project improves survivability of structures, firefighter safety and increases chance of fire
containment at the bluff before fire spreads to adjoining forest lands.
C. Community Fire Plan is currently under development with a 2002 grant to identify high risk fire areas.
D. This subject has been discussed at Community Center meetings and Fire Department meetings. A
Firewise meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2002 at the Community Center.
E. Restores a fire adapted ecosystem and mitigates hazardous fuel conditions by eliminating ladder fuels and
thick undergrowth near houses and roadways and along the bluff
F. Homeowners will be asked to sign a statement of intent to maintain access routes and defendable space.
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:
A. This seasonal work will be largly completed by independant contrators hired for a short term of less than
one month. The hand clearing is expected to continue for three months.
B. This project will serve as a role model largely due to the high visability from both Washington Highway
14 and Highway 35 in Oregon.
C. Fuels will be utilized as mulch on site.
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 proposal will address the findings in a 2002 Grant to access high risk fire areas. The Community
Council and the Fire Department are currently hoping to implement this plan.
B. The Community Center President wrote the grant appliction for the 2002 high risk assessment.The
Department of Natural Resources has indicated a willingness to help reduce fuels in the high risk areas. The
District Three Fire Department is of course involved and landowners are indicating a desire to be involved.
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. This proposal was coordinated with the Community Council and the Volunteer Fire Department.
B. Response has been all positive.The Fire Department has indicated a willingness to help assess areas and
supervise contractor crews.
C. With the upcoming Fire Wise program and the high visability of the work crews, the community will
become educated about good fire prevention practices. The chips will serve as mulch, which will be added to
the ground
Enclosure 3C - Project Work Form
Tasks
Time Frame
Responsible Party
Consult with landowners
Fall 2002 after assessment is grant
findings are completed.
Skamania County Fire District
Three
Map out and prioritize areas
Fall 2002
Skamania County Fire District
Three Community Center
officers and DNR
Completion of individual projects
Spring 2003
Contractors, Skamania County
Fire District Three and DNR
Final inspection of completed work
for approval
Summer 2003
Skamania County Fire District
Three
Prepare final project report
Fall 2003
Skamania County Fire District
Three
Top of Form
Enclosure 4D - Project Budget
Cost Category
Description
Personnel
Fire Department
Home Owners
Subtotal
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Partner 1
Partner 2
Total
$0.00
$12,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$12,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$400.00
$0.00
$0.00
$400.00
$0.00
$2,200.00
$0.00
$0.00
$2,200.00
$0.00
$400.00
$0.00
$0.00
$400.00
$0.00
$0.00
$60,000.00
$0.00
$60,000.00
$12,000.00
$0.00
$12,000.00
$0.00
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
$0.00
Travel
Subtotal
Equipment
Fire Dept. Equip.
fF
fire
Subtotal
$0.00
$400.00
$0.00
$400.00
$0.00
$2,200.00
$0.00
Supplies
Subtotal
$0.00
$2,200.00
$0.00
$400.00
$0.00
$400.00
$60,000.00
$0.00
$60,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
Contractual
Subtotal
$0.00
Other
Subtotal
Total Costs
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$60,000.00
$15,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$75,000.00
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