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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 03151994 - 2.A BOARD OF SUPERVISORS g9f. A FROM: Allen Little, Fire Chief Calra • i rosta DATE: March 15, 1994 COJ* SUBJECT: Status of Fire Service Wildland Fire and High Hazard=- Protection Campaign 1994 ; SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOrfflEMATIONS: 1 . Accept report from Fire Chief on Status of the Fire Service Wildland Fire and High Hazard Protection Campaign as proposed. 2 . Acknowledge the Fire Service efforts to partner with the citizens and communities to mitigate the fire danger that exists in the urban/wildland interface area. 3 . Acknowledge the progress made in the Wildland Fire and High Hazard Protection Campaign. REASON FOR RECOMTENDATION ACKGROUND: Wildfires throughout the State and in the East Bay area have been respohsible for the lose of life and the destruction of homes and property. As people and homes intermix with the highly flammable vegetation of the hillside area, the danger of fire increases. In recognition of the upcoming fire and weed abatement season, the Fire Service is expanding the Wildland Fire and High Hazard Protection Campaign to encompass several elements which are outlinecl in the attached Goal and Objectives. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENTt YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDAT"o BOA8D •E APPROVE OTHER S I C4YATLIRE I S 1: ACTION OF BOARD ON 72= 9 VV APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS (ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES* NOES". AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Contact: Allen Little, 930-5500 ATTESTED 3X&4,1t cc: County Administrator PHIL BATCHELOR. CLERK OF THE BOARD OF Auditor-Controller FF Local 1230 SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County Counsel Teamsters Local 315 County and Indep. Fire Dist BY 'DEPUTY M382 WILDLAND FIRE AND HIGH HAZARD PROTECTION CAMPAIGN 1994 GOAL: To reduce the incidents of fire and minimize the destruction of property and loss of life should fire occur. OBJECTIVES• Inform the public about the fire danger that exists within the intermix area. Provide the public with information on how to minimize the risks associated with fire and ways citizens can partner with the Fire Service to protect homes and property. Begin the annual Exterior Hazard Control Program including weed abatement surveys, - self-abatement notices, and contractor abatement. Enhance fire suppression capabilities. Formalize fire protection agreements with allied emergency responders. Advocate- grazing as a practical and economical means for hazard reduction. The following outline identifies tasks and completion dates necessary to meet campaign objectives: TASKS TIME FRAME Participation in East Bay Fire Chiefs Consortium to develop 1993 fire prevention, protection, and training plan. Develop prescribed burn plans for Alhambra Valley (Simas September 1 Valley) . 1993 Develop prescribed burn plans for Mt. Diablo State Park. January 1 Begin process of identifying high fire severity zones in January 1 cooperation with the California Department of Forestry. . Renewed participation in fire protection element of the January 1 East Bay MUD Water Shed Master Plan. `^ \ l Develop goals and objectives for Wildland Fire and High February 3 Hazard Protection Campaign for Spring and Summer. Increase emergency response to wildland intermix areas by February 15 adding a water tender. Finalize (Threat Zone MOU' s) between California Department February 20 of Forestry (CDF) and responsible fire districts. Contact Reel to Reel video to assist with the development February 20 of a video to encourage voluntary abatement. Relocate Battalion I headquarters to LaMorinda area. February 22 Determine the number and cost of handouts to be distributed. March 1 Provide the public with the ability to check out the March 5 CDF video, "Fire Safe Inside and Out" through local libraries and through the District.. -1- ' s TASKS TIME FRAME Identify stations involved in the mail-out process (Stations March 8 15, 16, 17, 42, 43, 44, 45, and 69) . Identify stations involved in the distribution of pamphlets. March 8 All stations stated in' the task above, plus Stations 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 13, and 14. Begin the bid process for the new Fire District Weed March '8 Abatement Contract. Complete the Development of Educational Pamphlet and door March 15 hanger. Send pamphlets to printer. March 15 Obtain copies of "Fire- Safe Inside and Out" video from March 16 California Department of Forestry. Arrange to run "Fire Safe Inside and Out" video on public March 18 access station of all area cable companies, including the County Cable Channel . Develop neighborhood awareness program outline. March 18 Mail request to place monthly awareness messages on BART March 23 train destination signs and cable TV message boards. Prepare and distribute first Public Service Announcement March 23 (PSA) and Press Releases for radio stations and newspapers. Outline the Engine Company' s handout distribution process March 24 and training program. Provide training for Engine Company personnel in the March 26 Exterior Hazard Control Program. Begin Wildland Fire and High Hazard Protection Campaign 1994. April 1 Begin Exterior. Hazard Control Program. April 1 Submit the results of the high fire severity zone report April 1 to local governing agencies for adoption. Finalize the new Weed Abatement Contract. April 1 Release Public Service Announcement - Campaign 1994/ April 1 Spring Cleanup. Begin grading fire trails and clearing vegetation. April 1 (date, weather, trail condition contingent) . Distribute handouts to Engine Company. April 10 Mail pamphlets to area residents. April 11 Engine Company handout distribution. Take coloring sheets April 15 to elementary schools for distribution. Complete Neighborhood Awareness Program. April 15 Release Public Service Announcement - Weed Abatement April 15 Season Begins. Provide the local media with Public Service Announcements April 30 and Press Releases. Begin Engine Company training for wildland firefighting. May 1 -2- .jr TASKS TIME FRAME Issue and orientate fire engine crews to wildland intermix May 1 topography map. Begin monthly in-service training in wildland urban May 1 interface firefighting. Release Public Service Announcement - Reducing Fire Hazards May 1 Around the Home. Hire seasonal firefighters for wildland fire season. May 1 Deploy four wildland tankers to targeted areas including May 15 LaMorinda; Ygnacio Valley (Kirker Pass, and Willow Pass) ; Martinez, (Franklin Canyon, Carquinez Scenic, and Alhambra Valley) ; Walnut Creek (Rossmoor, Tice Valley, and Burton Valley) . Release Public Service Announcement - Is Your Number Up? May 15 (address numbers) . Live fire wildland training (weather contingent) . June 1 Live fire Mt. Diablo State Park (weather contingent) . June 1 Participate in Wildland Fire Academy, Briones/Alhambra June 1 Valley Road. (Sponsored by CDF, East Bay MUD, East Bay Regional Parks and Contra -Costa Fire Districts. Engine Company survey of fire trail signage, access (install June 1 - standard locks) . Release Public Service Announcement - Who' s Responsibility June 1 Is It? Complete video to inform the public about the problems June 15 specific to the area. Release Public Service Announcement - Juvenile Fire.,Setters June 15 Release Public Service Announcement - 4th of July July 1 Release Public Service Announcement - Recreational Fire July 15 Safety Release Public Service Announcement - A, B C' s of Fire August 1 Prevention Release Public Service Announcement - Are You Prepared? (August 15 Release Public Service Announcement - Fire Safe Roofing QSeptember 1 Release Public Service Announcement - The Anatomy of A Fire September 15 Release Public Service Announcement - Fire Prevention Week October 1 MTC/94WILD-1.DOC -3-