Citizen Fire Academy



5653942-47346600Title PageNameJane and John DoeFIRST AND LAST NAMEContact information555 Grand Oaks Road, Corvallis, OR 97435MAILING ADDRESS541-555-5555BEST PHONE jjdoe@oregonstate.eduEMAIL ADDRESSProperty address (if different than mailing address)Same as abovePHYSICAL LOCATION OF PROPERTYLegal description of propertyT 11 S R 5 W S 20 Tax Lot: 12345AB54321TOWNSHIP, SECTION, RANGE, TAX LOT NUMBERAcreage 0.5 Home site 0.0 Irrigated (pasture, crops, orchard, etc.) 1.0 Non-irrigated (pasture, other) 7.5 Wooded/natural (acres of forest, oak woodland, brush, or other natural or non-farm vegetation) 9.0 Total AcreageFire protection districtCorvallis Rural Fire Protection DistrictFIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT0902838100Property MapFor your property map, you can create a simple sketch or use a plat map or aerial photo as a starting point. Google Earth Pro is a free and easy way to create maps. Developing a map is fundamental to creating an action plan since it shows you the relationship between your property features and the greater landscape. Google Maps: See your CFA Instructor for additional mapping tools available in your area.To include on the map:Scale, north arrowProperty boundaries, corners, fence lines, gates, utilities and other rights-of-wayBuilding footprints, paved areas, other improvementsRoads, driveways, footpaths, skid trails (note which are accessible to fire trucks) Water sources: rivers, perennial creeks, seasonal creeks, intermittent creeks, lakes, ponds, ditches, wet areasGardens, lawns, orchards, pastures, row crops, other cultivated landWooded areas, brush, other natural vegetationBuried irrigation pipes, wires, or cablesEvacuation routePower and utility linesFuel and chemical storageRoads and bridges (including weight limitations)Water sourcesGatesThinned areasFuel breaks and firebreaks (completed and planned)Other relevant informationcentertop00Evacuation PlanDevelop your Personal Wildfire Evacuation Plan, make copies, and share one with every member of your family. Emergency contacts:9-1-1541-766-6924541-766-6476541-766-6916EMERGENCYPOLICE (NON-EMERGENCY)FIRE (NON-EMERGENCY)PUBLIC WORKS (NON-EMERGENCY)Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center541-768-5111NEAREST HOSPITALPHONENAMEPHONENAMEPHONENAMEPHONESchool contacts:Garfield Elementary School541-757-5941Linus Pauling Middle School541-757-5971NAMEPHONENAMEPHONEFamily contacts:Jillian Doe (daughter)541-555-5554Jordan Doe (son)541-555-5556NAMEPHONENAMEPHONEJenna Black (Jane’s mom)541-999-9999Tom Black (Jane’s dad)541-999-9998NAMEPHONENAMEPHONEFriends or neighbors:Jen Smith (friend)541-888-8888Joel Davis (neighbor)541-777-7777NAMEPHONENAMEPHONEWHEN to go:We plan to evacuate when the evacuation order is given by the city or fire protection district.WHERE to go (meeting location for all family members. What will you do if separated?):If we are separated we will all meet up at the elementary school attended by Jillian.HOW to get there:The school can be accessed by vehicle via Highway 99 to NW Circle Blvd, left onto NW 9th and right on NW Garfield. 5-minute trip from the house. If at school, Jillian will be picked up and Jordan can walk down NW 11th St. to the elementary school. 6 minutes.WHAT to bring (insurance papers, important documents, photos, prescriptions, etc. Where is the 72-hour emergency kit?):72-hour emergency kit is in the garage, on the middle shelf nearest to the door from the house. Passports, insurance, medical records, and financial information are kept in Jane and John’s bedroom desk, lower right drawer, and can be quickly retrieved in the event of an evacuation. Extra doses of heart medication and insulin are kept in the 72-hour emergency kit for Jenna and Tom.WHO to tell (before leaving and after arrival to new location):Call Linda and Gary Doe (John’s parents), 503-555-5555Home Ignition Zone and Defensible Space Assessment and Action PlanAssess the status for each component below. Think about what is realistic for you to change. Consider taking photos before and after to document some of your work. If you cannot change something, what can you do to mitigate the risk? Around your house, deck, and other structuresComponentStatusAction planRoof material and conditionComposite roof under 5 years oldCheck every year for maintenanceSiding material and conditionVinyl siding, good conditionCheck every year for maintenanceChimney spark arrestorInstalled, cleanedCheck every month when wood stove is in use and clean or replace as neededWindows and screens material and conditionAll windows on the house are tempered glass with metal screensWindow in the garage needs to be replaced with tempered glassDeck construction materials and conditionDeck is constructed of pressure treated wood and underneath is enclosed with a 1/8” metal screen Consider changing deck building materials Needles and leaves removed from roof and guttersGutters are cleanCheck gutters every spring and fall and clean accordingly1/8” wire mesh covering attic, soffit vents, and crawl space ventsMesh installedCheck mesh yearly for disrepairMulch removed from below wooden structuresNo mulchHome Ignition Zone 1 (0 to 5 feet around house)Component StatusAction planHome location and topographyHome sits on top of a slight hill, surrounded by forest landConsider thinning sloped area closest to the houseFence(s) construction materials and conditionNo fenceIf a fence is installed, will use materials such as metal and stone instead of woodTrees pruned 10 feet up from base of trunk, 10 feet away from roof, and 15 feet laterally from chimneyNo trees within this zoneMonitor tree growth adjacent to house Firewood and other combustible items (including propane tank, RV and other vehicles) at least 30 feet from homeFirewood has been moved to 30 ft. away from home; gas grill kept in the garage unless in useEnsure grill and firewood are properly stowed when not in use; build covered shelter for firewoodFire-prone plants such as ornamental juniper and scotch broom adjacent to building Removed all ornamental juniper; one rosemary bush is growing along the north wall of the houseKeep rosemary well irrigated, trimmed and free of dead materialHome Ignition Zone 2 (5 to 30 feet around house)Component StatusAction planAdequate clearing of weeds, dried grasses, and brushGrass is mowed weekly and irrigated to keep greenContinue maintenanceFallen leaves and needles removedNeedles and leaves are raked every autumnCheck every spring to determine if needles and leaves need to be raked againDead woody material (leaves, branches, sticks, etc.) and other debris cleared beneath trees and around structuresCleaned every autumnLimb dead or sickly branches in early springFirewood and other burnable items (including propane tank, RV and other vehicles) located at least 30 feet from homeFirewood has been moved to 30 ft. away from home; gas grill kept in the garage unless in useEnsure grill and firewood are properly stowed when not in use; build covered shelter for firewoodPower lines buried and not susceptible to firePowerlines are currently overhead; trees near powerlines have been removedConsider costs to bury powerlineHome Ignition Zone 3 (30 to 100 feet around house—your property or neighborhood common areas)Component StatusAction planRemove slash from prior practicesNo slash from prior activitiesMaintain no slashReduce surface fuelsSome fallen branches litter the groundCollect branches, may be used for fire startingRemove ladder fuels There are several dead or dying branches and most trees are not limbed upLimb all trees up to 10 ft. or up to 2/3rds of a saplingThin dense stands of trees in landscape contextBehind the house, this area has been thinned similar to the 100 ft.+ zoneRequires additional thinning—thin trees in this zone, prioritize legacy hardwoods over young conifersFire-resistant trees protected (thinning around)Stand is dense currentlyThin small trees around legacy treesFuels situation around key areas (roads, trails, highly used areas)3 well-kept oak trees are adjacent to the main driveway, but do not overhang; driveway is too small for fire trucksConsider widening driveway and maintain oak trees100 feet and beyond fuels reduction (your property or neighborhood common areas)Component StatusAction planRemove slash from prior practicesIn the far corners of the property there are several burn piles from thinning 2 years agoBurn piles after fire season when conditions allowReduce surface fuelsPortions of the property have a lot of dead branchesDo an autumn forest clean-up and pile burnRemove ladder fuels Few trees are limbed in this zonePrioritize tree limbing closer to the houseThin dense stands of trees in landscape contextFurther away from the house the forestland is very dense with Douglas fir saplingsReduce stand density by thinningFire-resistant trees protected (thinning around)Fire-resistant trees have not been protectedIdentify some legacy hardwoods and thin around where possibleFuels situation around key areas (roads, trails, highly used areas)Dirt road on the far side of the property is impassable and one way.Thin fuels on either side of dirt road; consider extending the road network to provide access to more of the property and serve as an additional egressAccessComponent StatusAction planAccess to home for emergency vehicles (Can emergency vehicles get in, turn around, and exit safely?)No—ingress and egress are currently a one-way driveway that is too small for emergency vehiclesConsider widening driveway and adding a turnaroundHouse number signs are reflective and visibleDriveway grade is gentle and in excellent condition; dirt road is impassable, but grade is gentle.Clear dirt road; consider extending the road network to provide access to more of the property and serve as an additional egressRoad grade and conditionHome area has few trees and is mostly irrigated lawn; the few trees that exist are largeMaintain larger oak trees and keep surrounding area free of sprouts and debrisArea around the home that can be easily raked or plowed for a firelineFuels around driveway and road are well maintainedContinue to maintainFuels situation around key areas (roads, trails)No—ingress and egress are currently a one-way driveway that is too small for emergency vehiclesConsider widening driveway and adding a turnaroundBridges, cattle guards, and culvert able to support fire vehicles (if applicable)Driveway grade is gentle and in excellent condition; dirt road is impassable, but grade is gentle.Clear dirt road; consider extending the road network to provide access to more of the property and serve as an additional egressWater supplyComponent StatusAction planPressurized hydrants available, cleared of debris and vegetation, visible, and marked on mapNo hydrant on propertyNon-pressurized or dry hydrants available, visible, and marked on mapNo hydrant on propertyWater sources, such as ponds or streams, accessible and marked on mapNo ponds or streams on propertyWell pumps maintained with uninterrupted electricityWell pump currently operates on main electrical linePurchase and install a generator for use of the well in the event of a power failureIn case of evacuationComponent StatusAction planPhone tree completeHave gotten several neighbors to sign up for the phone treeContinue outreach to additional neighborsEvacuation plan for householdEvacuation plan for family completedUpdate when needed, review no less than once a yearEvacuation plan for neighborhood and communityBegun talking with neighbors about a community evacuation planContinue holding meetings with interested neighbors and start workEvacuation plan for livestock and petsTwo cats and a dog, no livestockCalled local animal shelter for information on animal safe havens72-hour emergency kitCompleted 72-hour emergency kitKeep stored in garage for easy access when evacuating; check kit at the start of every fire season to replace anything expired or no longer neededPredetermined meeting place chosenHave gotten several neighbors to sign up for the phone treeContinue outreach to additional neighborsAdditional notes:Volunteer PlanFill out as much as you can related to your vision for volunteering.Volunteer activity location (e.g., county, city, town, neighborhood, family, school, HOA):NeighborhoodImpact goal What change are you hoping to see as a result of your efforts?We wish to raise the awareness of the risk of wildfire in our community, and get our neighborhood to take action, develop a Firewise community, an evacuation plan, and plan on the ground work for neighbors that are unable to keep their defensible space clear.Volunteer plan narrativeGive a brief description of the activities you would like to conduct to accomplish your goal:We have begun meeting informally with some neighbors and conducting home assessments using our training from CFA. Several neighbors have agreed to come to a meeting we are planning for later this month, to discuss firewise and evacuation planning. The Rural Fire Protection District has been contacted and will be there at the meeting. We plan to identify which areas of our neighborhood needs work and offer help reducing fuels and improving access if wanted.Volunteer method244919532321500118745031877000405130031877000132715066611500Circle the types of volunteer activities you plan to do:Written outreach Creative outreach One-on-one education Public education Youth education Emergency response Physical work Leadership Other: _____________________________________TimelineStart date: March Month 2017 YearCompletion date: Ongoing Project partnersList any organizations, agencies, and businesses you will work with in order to complete your volunteer service or project:Corvallis Rural Fire Protection DistrictFirewise Coordinator ................
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