INTERFACE COMMUNITY FIRE HAZARD FORM Location: East …

INTERFACE COMMUNITY FIRE HAZARD FORM

Location: East Gate

Jurisdictional Area: Okanagan ? Similkameen Reg. Dist.

Completed By: R. Swanson

COMMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: Scattered Forest

Fire Weather Potential

Area Description

Rarely Class 3 and above 0 Points Strictly Urban 0 Points

Sometimes Class 3 and above 2 Points Suburban;

Scattered Forest 2 Points

Thickness of Duff/Litter

5 m apart; Not elevated 1 Point Generally Deciduous 0 Points

Scattered branches and tops;

Not elevated 2 Points

Mixed Deciduous and Coniferous 3 Points

Topographic Features

Other Vegetation

Values Protected

Recreational Use

Fire Potential on Adjacent Lands

Generally Flat

0 Points Primarily Domestic 0 Points No significant dev.; Wildland values only 2 Points No signs obvious use 2 Points No significant fire potential 0 Points

Gently Rolling 2 Points Domestic or Wildland Grasses 2 Points Complete dev.; fire potential perimeter 4 Points Infrequent use 4 Points Low fire potential 2 Points

Map Reference: Plot 1

N 49 09" 23.8" W 120 37' 01.1"

Points: 89

Often Class 3 and above

10 points Rural;

Scattered Forest 4 Points

Long Periods Class 3

and above 20 Points

20

Rural;

Continuous Forest 6 Points

4

13 cm to < 20 cm 5 Points

20 cm

3

6 Points

Scattered branches; grouped, crossed;

< 1 m high 5 Points Generally

Coniferous 6 Points

Continuous; grouped,

crossed,

5

> 1m high

6 Points

Dense

Pine Stand 8 Points

6+ 1

Rolling and Gullied 4 Points

Primarily Wildland Brush, Salal, etc.

4 Points Incomplete dev.; fire potential throughout

6 Points

Many steep areas

Or rock outcrops

6

6 Points

Primarily Broom or

Gorse 6 Points

2

Lot sizes larger than

one hectare 6 Points

4

Frequent use 6 Points

Medium fire potential 4 Points

High use

6

8 Points

High fire

Potential 6 Points

6

FIRE SUPPRESSION CAPABILITIES:

Fire Protection

Available Water

Mutual Aid

Response Time To Fire

Access for Emergency

Vehicles Fire History

of Area

Fully paid Fire dept. 0 Points

Good hydrant coverage 1 Point

Multi-dept. mutual Aid agreements

0 Points 15 minutes

0 Points Area generally fully

Accessible (tank truck)

2 Points 0-2 Fires 0 Points

Volunteer fire dept; Multiple halls 2 Points

Volunteer fire dept; Single hall 6 Points

No local fire

Protection 10 points

6

Partial coverage;

No Hydrants; good

No hydrants and poor

water within 350 m 2 Points

water supply in 500m 4 Points

water supply 6 Points

6

Limited mutual aid with fire Only Prov./National aid

No agreement with any

depts. 2 Points

through agreement 4 points

agency 6 Points

0

30 minutes 2 Points

60 minutes 4 Points

90 minutes

0

10 Points

Some areas have access

Narrow winding road;

Significant areas of

4

problems

Bridge load limit (mini-

inaccessibility

(mini pumper)

pumper)

(air/foot)

4 Points

5 Points

6 Points

2-5 Fires 3 Points

5-15 Fires 8 Points

15+ Fires

3

11 Points

OTHER FACTORS:

Frequent high winds over 30

km/hr

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Extensive areas of steep south or west

exposure slopes

0 1 2 34 5 6

Large scale Industrial project

anticipated

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Large scale recreational project

anticipated

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Fuel loading increase due to logging or land clearing activity

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Railway activity within interface zone

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Utilities within Total the interface Points

area

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 89

Interface Community Fire Hazard Rating: Extreme

Comments: Fire hose connections in area,

0-55 56-70

Low Moderate

Green Yellow

limited water supply. Gully to the east has high fuel loads, crossed and elevated fuel. Some lots

71-85 86+

High Extreme

Orange Red

need clean-up of ground fuels. Immature fir patches with ladder fuels need treatment,

especially close to homes.

INTERFACE COMMUNITY FIRE HAZARD FORM

Location: East Gate

Jurisdictional Area: Okanagan ? Similkameen Reg. Dist.

Completed By: R. Swanson

COMMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: Continuous Forest

Fire Weather Potential

Area Description

Rarely Class 3 and above 0 Points Strictly Urban 0 Points

Sometimes Class 3 and above 2 Points Suburban;

Scattered Forest 2 Points

Thickness of Duff/Litter

5 m apart; Not elevated 1 Point Generally Deciduous 0 Points

Scattered branches and tops;

Not elevated 2 Points

Mixed Deciduous and Coniferous 3 Points

Topographic Features

Other Vegetation

Values Protected

Recreational Use

Fire Potential on Adjacent Lands

Generally Flat

0 Points Primarily Domestic 0 Points No significant dev.; Wildland values only 2 Points No signs obvious use 2 Points No significant fire potential 0 Points

Gently Rolling 2 Points Domestic or Wildland Grasses 2 Points Complete dev.; fire potential perimeter 4 Points Infrequent use 4 Points Low fire potential 2 Points

Map Reference: Plot 2

N 49 08" 52.4" W 120 36' 33.3"

Points: 86

Often Class 3 and above

10 points Rural;

Scattered Forest 4 Points

Long Periods Class 3

and above 20 Points

20

Rural;

Continuous Forest 6 Points

6

13 cm to < 20 cm 5 Points

20 cm

3

6 Points

Scattered branches; grouped, crossed;

< 1 m high 5 Points Generally

Coniferous 6 Points

Continuous; grouped,

crossed,

2

> 1m high

6 Points

Dense

Pine Stand 8 Points

6+ 1

Rolling and Gullied 4 Points

Primarily Wildland Brush, Salal, etc.

4 Points Incomplete dev.; fire potential throughout

6 Points

Many steep areas

Or rock outcrops

4

6 Points

Primarily Broom or

Gorse 6 Points

2

Lot sizes larger than

one hectare 6 Points

2

Frequent use 6 Points

Medium fire potential 4 Points

High use

4

8 Points

High fire

Potential 6 Points

4

FIRE SUPPRESSION CAPABILITIES:

Fire Protection

Available Water

Mutual Aid

Response Time To Fire

Access for Emergency

Vehicles Fire History

of Area

Fully paid Fire dept. 0 Points

Good hydrant coverage 1 Point

Multi-dept. mutual Aid agreements

0 Points 15 minutes

0 Points Area generally fully

Accessible (tank truck)

2 Points 0-2 Fires 0 Points

Volunteer fire dept; Multiple halls 2 Points

Volunteer fire dept; Single hall 6 Points

No local fire

Protection 10 points

6

Partial coverage;

No Hydrants; good

No hydrants and poor

water within 350 m 2 Points

water supply in 500m 4 Points

water supply 6 Points

6

Limited mutual aid with fire Only Prov./National aid

No agreement with any

depts. 2 Points

through agreement 4 points

agency 6 Points

0

30 minutes 2 Points

60 minutes 4 Points

90 minutes

0

10 Points

Some areas have access

Narrow winding road;

Significant areas of

6

problems

Bridge load limit (mini-

inaccessibility

(mini pumper)

pumper)

(air/foot)

4 Points

5 Points

6 Points

2-5 Fires 3 Points

5-15 Fires 8 Points

15+ Fires

3

11 Points

OTHER FACTORS:

Frequent high winds over 30

km/hr

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Extensive areas of steep south or west

exposure slopes

0 1 2 34 5 6

Large scale Industrial project

anticipated

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Large scale recreational project

anticipated

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Fuel loading increase due to logging or land clearing activity

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Railway activity within interface zone

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Utilities within Total the interface Points

area

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 86

Interface Community Fire Hazard Rating: Extreme

Comments: South exposure increases hazard

0-55 56-70

Low Moderate

Green Yellow

rating. Pine grass and immature patches with ladder fuels. Limited access to the north. High

71-85 86+

High Extreme

Orange Red

stem count of immature trees.

INTERFACE COMMUNITY FIRE HAZARD FORM

Location: East Gate-Pasayten Valley

Jurisdictional Area: Okanagan ? Similkameen Reg. Dist.

Completed By: R. Swanson

COMMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: Continuous Forest

Fire Weather Potential

Area Description

Rarely Class 3 and above 0 Points Strictly Urban 0 Points

Sometimes Class 3 and above 2 Points Suburban;

Scattered Forest 2 Points

Thickness of Duff/Litter

5 m apart; Not elevated 1 Point Generally Deciduous 0 Points

Scattered branches and tops;

Not elevated 2 Points

Mixed Deciduous and Coniferous 3 Points

Topographic Features

Other Vegetation

Values Protected

Recreational Use

Fire Potential on Adjacent Lands

Generally Flat

0 Points Primarily Domestic 0 Points No significant dev.; Wildland values only 2 Points No signs obvious use 2 Points No significant fire potential 0 Points

Gently Rolling 2 Points Domestic or Wildland Grasses 2 Points Complete dev.; fire potential perimeter 4 Points Infrequent use 4 Points Low fire potential 2 Points

Map Reference: Plot 3

No GPS signal

Points: 89

Often Class 3 and above

10 points Rural;

Scattered Forest 4 Points

Long Periods Class 3

and above 20 Points

20

Rural;

Continuous Forest 6 Points

6

13 cm to < 20 cm 5 Points

20 cm

3

6 Points

Scattered branches; grouped, crossed;

< 1 m high 5 Points Generally

Coniferous 6 Points

Continuous; grouped,

crossed,

5

> 1m high

6 Points

Dense

Pine Stand 8 Points

6+ 1

Rolling and Gullied 4 Points

Primarily Wildland Brush, Salal, etc.

4 Points Incomplete dev.; fire potential throughout

6 Points

Many steep areas

Or rock outcrops

4

6 Points

Primarily Broom or

Gorse 6 Points

2

Lot sizes larger than

one hectare 6 Points

2

Frequent use 6 Points

Medium fire potential 4 Points

High use

4

8 Points

High fire

Potential 6 Points

4

FIRE SUPPRESSION CAPABILITIES:

Fire Protection

Available Water

Mutual Aid

Response Time To Fire

Access for Emergency

Vehicles Fire History

of Area

Fully paid Fire dept. 0 Points

Good hydrant coverage 1 Point

Multi-dept. mutual Aid agreements

0 Points 15 minutes

0 Points Area generally fully

Accessible (tank truck)

2 Points 0-2 Fires 0 Points

Volunteer fire dept; Multiple halls 2 Points

Volunteer fire dept; Single hall 6 Points

No local fire

Protection 10 points

6

Partial coverage;

No Hydrants; good

No hydrants and poor

water within 350 m 2 Points

water supply in 500m 4 Points

water supply 6 Points

6

Limited mutual aid with fire Only Prov./National aid

No agreement with any

depts. 2 Points

through agreement 4 points

agency 6 Points

0

30 minutes 2 Points

60 minutes 4 Points

90 minutes

4

10 Points

Some areas have access

Narrow winding road;

Significant areas of

6

problems

Bridge load limit (mini-

inaccessibility

(mini pumper)

pumper)

(air/foot)

4 Points

5 Points

6 Points

2-5 Fires 3 Points

5-15 Fires 8 Points

15+ Fires

3

11 Points

OTHER FACTORS:

Frequent high winds over 30

km/hr

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Extensive areas of steep south or west

exposure slopes

0 1 2 34 5 6

Large scale Industrial project

anticipated

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Large scale recreational project

anticipated

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Fuel loading increase due to logging or land clearing activity

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Railway activity within interface zone

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Utilities within Total the interface Points

area

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 89

Interface Community Fire Hazard Rating: Extreme

Comments: South exposure increases hazard

0-55 56-70

Low Moderate

Green Yellow

rating. Pine grass, immature patches with ladder fuels, coarse woody debris not elevated.

71-85 86+

High Extreme

Orange Red

Winds from the south and high fuel loads increase the risk of fire.

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