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RESOLUTION NO.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION (CFC) FOR SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $162,367.
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Fire Chief is authorized to sign and submit a grant application to CFC
for San Bernardino in the amount of$162,367.00 for San Bernardino City Fire Department's
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Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Program. A copy of the grant application is attached as
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Attachment "A", and incorporated herein by reference.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION (CFC) FOR SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $162,367.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and Common
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Council of the City of San Bernardino at a j oint regular meeting thereof, held on the
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Attachment "A"
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Children and Families Commission
for San Bernardino County
Proposal for Direct Services RFP CFC 01-0002
Name of Applicant Organization
San Bernardino City Fire Department
Address
200 East Third Street
San Bernardino CA 92410
Program Representative/Contact
John Payan
Title
Captain-Fire/Arson Investigation Unit
Phone
(909) 384-5388
Fax
(909) 384-5281
Email address
Pavan io@ci.san-bernardino.ca,us
Specify Strategic Plan Goal(s)
Primarily Benefited by this Proposal
(.". all that apply)
D Effective connections/access
~ Quality integrated services
D Countywide leadership, collaboration, assessment and leveraging
Program Abstract
On December 15,2001 at 12:57 a,m. in the City of San Bernardino two children ages 2 and 4 years old
were left at home with their 13 year-old sister, when a fire engulfed the children's bedroom, The 2 and
4 year-old children died in the fire. No operable smoke detector was located within the residence. San
Bernardino City Fire/Arson Investigators determined that the fire was most likely caused by children
playing with smoking materials / butane lighter. Information revealed by affected parties indicated that
the same children had a history of fire setting. In addition, neighbors indicated that the children lacked
appropriate supervision, Smoking materials were found throughout the household.
Unfortunately, child fire setting is a primary cause of fires in the City of San Bernardino. According to
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the United States Fire Administration
(USFA) most children experience interest in fire between the ages of three to five. According to the
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USF A, the leading cause of child fire deaths under the age of five is fires set by children also under
the age of five. Additionally, 81 % of juveniles, who set fires, will continue to do so without proper
intervention. According to the National Safe Kids Campaign, children 5 and under are more than
twice as likely to die in a fire as the rest of the population, The San Bernardino City Fire Department
(SBCFD), in conjunction with the San Bernardino City Police Department, San Bernardino City School
District- Pre-schools and Child Development Programs, San Bernardino County Behavioral Health
Department. San Bernardino County Juvenile Probation Department and Social Services. proposes to
develop and implement a comprehensive Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Program (JFIP) within the
City of San Bernardino, The primary goal of the SBCFD-JFIP is to establish and improve
communication, coordination, and collaboration with the aforementioned agencies. in order to reduce the
number of fire play incidents and fire safety risk factors that affect all juveniles, pre-natal to five years
old. The JFIP has seven components:
I. Program Management: For essential collaborative operation of the JFIP.
2, Screening and Evaluation: To appropriately identify children five and under and their families
who have, or may be at risk for experiencing fire incidence.
3. Intervention: To provide appropriate education/training for five and under children and
collaborative agency participants, to increase awareness and understanding,
4. Referral Service: To link the program with other participating agencies. III order to provide
appropriate services to the children and their parents/families.
5. Public Outreach: Provide programs to raise community awareness of the dangers and
consequences of juvenile fire activity and the mission of the Children and Families Commission
(CFC) for San Bernardino County,
6, Monitoring: Develop and implement an appropriate database for the identification and continued
evaluation of juveniles pre-natal to five and their families.
7. Law Enforcement: Which will focus on the appropriate legal disposition of any fire activity or
risk factors. that may affect targeted juveniles,
The first year of the JFIP will focus on the development and implementation. The second year will focus
on JFIP improvement and long-term maintenance.
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Project Service Summary
Service Levels: Indicate number of unduplicated person/clients to be served by this project.
(Enter "0" if none)
Children birth-5 years 2000
Parents, expectant parents, caregivers 300
Service Providers 100
Location: List the cities/towns/communities in San Bernardino County in which your project will be
implemented. If serving the entire county, indicate "Countywide".
1. Citv of San Bernardino
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Funding Requested
(Year 1) July 1,2002 - June 30, 2003
(Year 2)* July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004
Total Amount Requested
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115,592.00
46.775.00
162.367.00
*Leave year 2 blank ifproposed program isfor one year or less.
This proposal is firm and binding for 180 days from the date the proposal is received by the Commission,
It is agreed that all aspects of the RFP and the proposal submitted shall be binding if the proposal is selected and a
Contract awarded.
It is agreed to provide the Commission with any other information that the Commission determines is necessary for
an accurate determination of the Proposer's ability to perform services as proposed,
The undersigned, under penalty of perjury. is an agent authorized to submit proposals on behalf of the
organization/firm,
Date March 4. 2002
Signature
Name
Title
Larry R. Pitzer
Fire Chief
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Agency/Organization Name
Needs Analysis
San Bernardino City Fire Department
a. Child fire setting behavior is not prejudicial and can effect any household in any community. Studies have shown that
the majority of normal children are interested in fire and nearly have engaged in fire play (Eileen Garry-Juvenile Fire
Setting: Juvenile Offender Magazine). Children pre-natal to five and their families are considered at a higher risk of
experiencing fire incidents if they or members of their families within their lives and households. are affected by or
exposed to the following:
L Learning disorders / impairments
2. Behavioral disorders
3, Neglect issues -Lack of supervision etc,
4. Sexual Abuse
5. Medical or mental issues with the child or family members
6. Death of or dying family members
7. Exposure to alcohol or substance abuse
8. Exposure to mental or physical abuse
9. Criminal behavior of others within the household
Social workers across the nation have indicated that younger children exposed to sexual abuse will frequently have a
history of fire setting behavior. Maureen Whelan with the San Bernardino County Social Services Department indicated
that there is a high correlation between child fire setting and sexual acting out.
Mental Health Institute (Journal of Personality Assessment. August ]996) reported that the pathology associated with
juvenile fire setting; is not merely a behavioral disorder, but often indicative of feelings of distress, alienation. depression
and thought disorder. This inner turmoil may aggravate the fire setting itself. Thus, a comprehensive treatment approach
may be necessary.
The City of San Bernardino has a population of approximately 190.000 residents. The JFIP goal is to provide early
intervention and treatment of children, pre-natal to five and their families who are at increased risk of fire incidence,
The JFIP intends to provide education intervention services through the identification of approximately 1000-2000
children pre-natal to five and their families, annually. The following populations will be a primary focus for early
intervention, as these groups may represent the larger proportion of immediate need within the community:
. Children prenatal to five and families.
. Child Development Pre-Schools and programs,
. At risk groups, as determined by the SBCFD-JFIP, collaborative agencies.
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Agency/Organization Name
San Bernardino City Fire Department
According to the Child Development Program Director/Principal, at the San Bemardino Unified School District,
approximately 1.800 children (pre-natal to five years old) attend their Pre-schools and Childhood Development Programs.
A large majority of these children's parents are teenagers who still attend high schooL
In 2001, the SBCFD performed approximately 50 juvenile fire setter consultations, Approximately 20% or 40% of those
juveniles were 5 years old and under.
Unfortunately, because of a past and present lack of education awareness and paradigms of parents, educators and
caregivers, fire play incidents and statistics involving pre-natal to five year-old juveniles have not been appropriately
documented or reported. Several reasons for the lack of appropriate statistics may include:
. Child. parents or family fears of potential consequences of the child's fire play.
. Fear of criminal and civil liability
. Fear of embarrassment.
. Denial that a problem exists or attribute such behavior as "just a curious phase".
. Lack of awareness of education and intervention services.
b, Collaborative agencies and participants of the JFIP will work together to develop and maintain an appropriate
statistical database of child fire setting, in order to improve service to children pre-natal to five and their families.
Such efforts will close the gap of unreported and undocumented fire behavior of children five and under. Additional
funds are currently not available to develop a comprehensive JFIP that can be maintained once established.
c, Severe ramifications for not progressively addressing the fire play and behavior of children pre-natal to five through
community efforts include:
. Dangerous and deadly fire activity continues,
. Risk factors increase without intervention.
. Children and juveniles set larger and more dangerous fires.
. Behavior escalates and transcends into other criminal and dangerous behavior.
. It is documented that many serial murderers (i,g. serial killer, Jeffery Dahmer) have a history of adolescent fire
setting.
As a Fire Investigator for nearly 8 years, I have personally experienced many cases where the lack of early education and
intervention services for children and juvenile fire setting behavior had a detrimental impact:
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Agency/Organization Name
San Bernardino City Fire Department
. Two identified, self-admitted adolescent fire setters have progressed to become serial arsonists, The subjects, who
are now adults, served jail and prison time for arson. Subject (I) was also involved with drugs and gangs. Subject
(2) had a history of adolescent sexual abuse.
. An adolescent continued with his fire behavior and activity, which escalated from playing with matches and
lighters to burning buildings. The child was diagnosed with ADHD. living conditions were very poor and his
mother was dying of cancer,
. Another adolescent burned furniture within their residences. his fire setting behavior transcended to escalated
threats of blowing up his school and physical threats of killing his mother with a knife.
Program Description
a. Seven components of SBCFD- JFIP:
1. Program Management
. Develop, implement and maintain a program of valued service for children pre-natal to five and their families
within the City of San Bernardino.
. To coordinate essential personnel. interagency and collaborative efforts
. To inspire teamwork that will increase community awareness
2. Identification:
. Develop an appropriate and systematic process to identify and evaluate children (five and under) who have
exhibited fire setting behavior / tendencies.
. Develop an appropriate systematic process to identify and evaluate families and their households of children
pre-natal to five, who may be considered at risk for fire incidence.
. Develop appropriate forms for use. documentation and database entry.
. Develop an appropriate database. which will improve service through the availability of statistical
information.
3. Intervention:
. Provide appropriate weekly, monthly and annual education and intervention training to children pre-natal to
five and their families.
. Provide appropriate and specialized education to JFIP collaborative participants.
. Promote the objectives of the SBCFD-Collaborative JFIP to the community.
. Develop and distribute a JFIP parent guide.
4. Referral:
. Develop a systematic process to link the JFIP participating collaborative; in order to provide appropriate
services to children pre-natal to five.
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Agency/Organization Name
San Bernardino City Fire Department
. Develop a Referral Resource Book. which will provide children pre-natal to five and their families with a list
of services and contacts to assist their needs,
5. Public Outreach Programs:
. Promote, improve and maintain the annual SBCFD Fire Prevention Week Open House. This event attracts
several hundreds of children pre-natal to five and their families. The event will incorporate a structured fire
safety class/element developed by the JFIP and will include issuance of fire related items.
6. Monitoring:
. Develop an appropriate database. which will improve present and future service through the availability of
statistical information.
7. Juvenile Law Enforcement:
. Identify juvenile offenders who are on probation for fire offenses that are found to be true and who reside
with children pre-natal to five and their families,
. Appropriately address legal issues regarding the disposition of any fire activity or risk factors, that may affect
children pre-natal to five years and their families,
. Collaborate with the San Bernardino City Police Department's (SBCPD) IMPACT Team. which is grant
funded and works directly with the San Bernardino County Juvenile Probation Department (SBJPD).
. Collaborate with the SBCPD. SBJPD, San Bernardino District Attorney's (SBDA) Office, Juvenile Courts and
all other collaborative agencies. to create alternative disciplinary and intervention programs. that may affect
children pre-natal to five and their families, This may include mandatory JFIP intervention as set forth by the
courts, as term of probation for children pre-natal to five and or family members, which may result in a
positive effect upon targeted children.
Various forms of the JFIP components, goals and objectives have been utilized for past and present programs within
the SBCFD and have been very successful.
The SBCFD coordinates and conducts public education presentations upon request. Requests often come from schools
and result in positive feedback from teachers and students. The annual Fire Prevention Week Open House at the
SBCFD generally entertains 1500 to 2000 guests of various backgrounds.
Collaborative efforts and networking are the key ingredients for success. The SBCFD has demonstrated its ability and
inspiration to develop progressive, innovative and inspirational relationships, and collaboration with several
government agencies and private entities. Such collaborative efforts have directly benefited the community through
improved service and education. For example, in July 2000 the SBCFD Arson Unit obtained an Arson Canine
Scholarship and vehicle through State Farm Insurance and the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The total worth of
assistance was approximately $60,000. In return, the SBCFD agreed to provide Arson Canine service to the 5 other
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Agency/Organization Name
San Bernardino City Fire Department
fire departments within the county, including the County of San Bernardino Fire Department. Additionally, the five
fire departments agreed to assist with the maintenance costs of the program. The SBCFD has a minimum five-year
commitment to this program. which resulted in a very successful partnership.
b. A start up phase will consist of:
. Meetings with all collaborative participants to coordinate efforts and logistics for the development of the JFIP;
within the first 3 months of program development.
. Specialized training for collaborative participants, within the first 3 months of the program's development.
. Forms, equipment and resource information available, within the first 3 months of the program's development.
c. The targeted population to be served will be
. Families with children prenatal to five years old who are on public aid or considered to be low income. Potential
contacts are among 1000 to 4000.
. Child Development Pre-Schools and programs, Potential contacts are among 1000 to 2000.
. At risk groups as determined by Social Services, Mental and Behavioral Health, San Bernardino Schools and
Juvenile Probation. Potential contacts are among 100 to 500.
. Children pre-natal to five years old and their families. Potential contacts are among 100 to 200.
"Units of Services" and items of assistance to be provided to all targeted populations:
. Provide appropriate fire safety education and intervention to assist all target groups. The education will
incorporate visual education through the use of purchased equipment. "Sparky the Fire Dog", "Freddy the Fire
Engine", "talking smoke detector", a short video. coloring exercises and resource information,
. All children pre-natal to five and their families will be given a smoke detector and other related fire safety
information, to reduce the risk of a damaging fire, injury or death to children pre-natal to five, their families and
others within a household.
d. The JFIP intends to provide periodic afternoon weekend classes, dependant upon need.
e. Requests often come from schools and result in positive feedback from teachers and students. The annual Fire
Prevention Week Open House at the SBCFD generally entertains 1500 to 2000 guests of various backgrounds.
f. The JFIP would greatly improve and augment our current system with increased parent attendance and participation
by providing a structured training and education at schools and the annual Fire Prevention Week Open House.
g. Locations will include pre-schools. SBCFD Fire Station I and established collaborative agency sites.
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Agency/Organization Name
San Bernardino City Fire Department
h. All children pre-natal to five and their families that are identified will be given a smoke detector along with batteries
and other related fire safety related information. including children's fue safety coloring books, fire helmets and junior
firefighter badges.
i. Collaborative efforts and networking are the key and inspirational ingredients for any successful and comprehensive
program. particularly child development programs such as this. The SBCFD -JFIP will rely on this strength.
. San Bernardino City Police Department:
The SBCPD "IMPACT" Team provides critical follow-up and home visit services to juveniles on probation,
IMPACT team members consist of a Probation Officer and SBCPD Officer. which team up to reduce juvenile
criminal recidivism. Appropriate referrals can be made if potential fire risk or behavior indicators present
themselves in households of children and families. The SBCFD has successively worked with the SBCPD and
"IMPACT" Team, This agency supports the JFIP.
. San Bernardino City School District- Pre-schools and Child Development Programs
can identify children in immediate need for scheduled JFIP education and training classes, while providing
valuable input on appropriate education. The SBCFD provides periodic fire safety education to all upper grade
levels. This agency has expressed their support for the proposed JFIP.
. San Bernardino County Behavioral and Mental Health Department's
Can provide essential professional psychological/psychiatric and mental health. They will also have a significant
impact on the appropriate development of the JFIP database. This agency has expressed their support for the
proposed SBCFD- JFIP.
. San Bernardino County Juvenile Probation Department
Can provide valuable information related to juvenile on probation. which may have an influence on fire safety and
risk factors within the household of children pre-natal to five and their families. This agency has expressed their
support of the JFIP.
. San Bernardino County Juvenile District Attorney
Can provide mandatory fire safety classes as terms of probation of juveniles on probation for fire offenses. The
SBCFD has successfully worked with this agency on criminal cases and non-criminal. This agency has expressed
their support of the proposed SBCFD- JFIP.
. San Bernardino County Social Services
Can provide training and services related to children affected by detrimental living conditions. This agency has
provided child neglect reporting training to all SBCFD personnel. This agency has expressed their support of the
proposed SBCFD- JFIP.
J. The JFIP program activities have been outlined on the provided program activities design form.
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Agency/Organization Name San Bernardino City Fire Department
Agency Description/Capacity
a. The SBCFD was established in 1878 and has since provided professional services through emergency and
non-emergency responses. related to fires, medical aids, fire prevention. public education, fire
investigations, hazardous materials, public information. disaster preparedness and specialized rescue.
b. Weare a public government agency and require no license.
c. During home visits, the trained SBPD "IMPACT" Team will be trained to identify fire risk factors and refer
as appropriate. The SBCFD has successively and extensively worked with the "IMPACT" Team, This
agency has expressed their support.
. San Bernardino City School District- Pre-schools and Child Development Programs can identify
children that would benefit from JFIP education. Schools can also provide valuable input on the
appropriate education for the target group. The SBCFD has provided fire safety education to all grade
levels. This agency has expressed their support.
. San Bernardino County Behavioral and Mental Health Department can provide essential professional
mental health services, This agency has expressed their support for the proposed SBCFD- JFIP,
. San Bernardino County Juvenile Probation Department can provide valuable information related to
juveniles on probation. which may have a negative impact or influence on fire safety households of
children pre-natal to five and their families. This agency has expressed their support of the JFIP.
. San Bernardino County Juvenile District Attorney can require fire safety classes as terms of probation
for sibling juveniles on probation for fire offenses. The SBCFD has successfully worked with this
agency on criminal and non-criminal cases. This agency has expressed their support of the JFIP.
. San Bernardino County Social Services can provide training and services related to children affected by
detrimental Ii ving conditions. Social Services is scheduled to provide child abuse/neglect reporting
classes to all SBCFD personnel. This agency has expressed their support of the proposed SBCFD- JFIP.
d. The SBCFD is committed to saving lives and property. The JFIP will significantly improve the current
SBCFD delivery of fire and life safety intervention programs for children pre-natal to five and their families.
In 2001. the SBCFD responded to fire safety needs of approximately 20.000 or more people, approximately
5.000 or more were children pre-natal to five.
e. The SBCFD has a positive link with the community. as SBCFD personnel frequently receive positive,
verbal and written feedback from parents, teachers and students after class presentations, open houses and
other public relations events.
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San Bernardino City Fire Department
f. Members of the community can be indirectly involved through communication with community leaders and
fire connnissioners,
g. The JFIP will be supported through SBCFD administration presently in place.
h. Assigned SBCFD Administrative Staff and estimated work time: Investigation Unit Captain 100%, Fire
Prevention Officer 50%. Firefighter/Investigator 50%. and Administrative Analyst 25%
i. The JFIP is will not utilize outside contractors/or subcontractors to develop and implement the program.
The SBCFD is administrating the program jointly with profession collaborative agencies.
J. Attached are the letters from collaborative agencies involved with this program.
k All the specified requirements will be met by the SBCFD to operate the JFIP program.
Evaluation Plan
a. Success of the SBCFD Collaborative JFIP will be determined by:
The development of a valuable and useful database. to better serve and monitor children pre-natal to five
and their families, mentally and physically.
The development, implementation and maintenance of a systematic and efficient referral process,
The development and implementation of an appropriate fire safety education and intervention component
that will effect approximately 1000 to 2000 children and their families, annually.
Reduced fire incidence. fire play and behavior of children pre-natal to five and their families. Reduced total
fire incidence in households of children pre-natal to five years old.
Provide 1000-2000 smoke detectors to children, their families and households.
b, Data analysis will be provided through the completion of appropriate forms and entry of information in a
developed database.
c. See following Evaluation Plan outline.
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Agency/Organization Name
Required Resources
San Bernardino City Fire Department
a. Considering all aspects of the program the San Bernardino City Fire Department program budget took into
account all the necessary expenses that the first year of the program would potentially incur. Development
and implementation of this program is to help prevent juvenile fire setter and integrate existing programs,
We incorporated the fire prevention awareness and smoke detector program to assist in uniting the juvenile
fire setter program, which will benefit the citizens in the City of San Bernardino.
The budget was developed using the maintenance and operations expenses of existing programs that
required funding to reach targeted group of children (0-5 year old) and their families that require additional
fire safety awareness, education. and specialized services.
Justification:
1. Personnel Expense: Additional funding is needed to cover overtime cost for personnel to conduct
training on a monthly basis and for follow up reports to meet program deadlines.
2. CPA: The City of San Bernardino Finance Department will provide this service at the end of the fiscal
year. The auditor will conduct its investigation of all existing grants that the City is participating in,
3, Mobile Data Computer (MDC): The MDCs will be installed in the arson unit vehicle in order to have
easy access of previous history on file and current information when conducting field investigation of
suspected arson and juvenile fire setters.
b. Currently, there are three contributors (San Bernardino City Professional Firefighters, State Farm Insurance.
and Confire) for various areas of the program.
. San Bernardino City Professional Firefighters made a one time only monetary donation to purchase
smoke detectors,
. State Farm Insurance donated valuable equipment (vehicle. computers, and printers) and servIces
(business cards and training scholarship) valued at $50,000 to assist in operating the Fire Arson Unit.
. Confire agency partially funds our K-9 program that was implemented in 1999. They help sustain the
cost for our K-9 unit to investigate arson scenes and to provide public education demonstrations in the
City and County jurisdiction,
These agencies donation is greatly appreciated and their contribution indicates that they are committed in
making children fire safety conscious and stopping the spread of fire setting.
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Agency/Organization Name
San Bernardino City Fire Department
a, When the funding is exhausted, the City of San Bernardino Fire Department will continue the program
within the department overall goal to provide as much educational and fire safety awareness to the public.
While maintaining a comprehensive referral and evaluation system with City and County collaborators, The
on going cost will be $1,500 for Fire Prevention Week expenditures (fire hats, badges, pamphlets. and
supplies) and $ 0 for available personnel to be committed in providing education presentation at schools and
special events,
b. The program requires a two-year contract for the on going expenses of maintaining and implementing the
program after the first year.
c, Page 34 is the City of San Bernardino Official Financial Statement.
d, Line item budget for the JFIP program has been completed and is in the format designed by CFC for San
Bernardino County.
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Agency/Organization Name
City of San Bernardino Fire Department
BUDGET
Budget Period
(,/ the appropriate box)
(,/ the appropriate box)
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July 1,2002 - June 30. 2003
July 1. 2003 - June 30, 2004
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Collaborative Partner
Total Thru other Proposal
EXPENSES Expense sources Request
A Personnel (Salary/Benefits) Expenses
Position Title %*
1. Fire Captain 15.0 $ 91.385 $ 76.956 $ 14,429
2. Fire Engineer 6.0 71.965 67,776 4,189
3. Fire Prevention Officer 7.0 47.382 43.608 3,774
4. Administrative Analyst 39,756 39.756 0
5. CPA 500 500 0
Subtotal A $ 250,988 $ 228.596 $ 22.392
B Operating Expenses
1. Travel $ 3,500 $ 0 $ 3,500
2. Training (RegistrationIRoomlMeals) 5.000 0 5.000
3. Mobile Data Computer 22,000 0 22,000
4. Smoke Detector Program 29.700 0 29,700
5, Smoke Detector Equipment 1,100 1.100 0
6, Fire Prevention Educational Program 24,000 1,000 23,000
7, Juvenile Firesetter Program 10,000 0 10,000
Subtotal B $ 95,300 $ 2.100 $ 93,200
C. Capital Improvement/Fixed Assets Expenses
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Subtotal C
Total Expenses
$346.288
$230.696
$ 115.592
REVENUE/OTHER INCOME
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City of San Bernardino Fire Department
BUDGET
Budget Period
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July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004
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75,564 71,165 4,399
49,277 45,352 3,925
40,948 40,948 0
500 500 0
$ 262,244 $ 238,769 $ 23,475
EXPENSES
A Personnel (Salary/Benefits) Expenses
Position Title %*
1. Fire Captain 15.0
2. Fire Engineer 6.0
3. Fire Prevention Officer 7.0
4. Administrative Analyst
5, CPA
B Operating Expenses
1. Travel
2, Training (Registration/Room/Meals)
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4. Juvenile Firesetter Program
$ 3,500
3,500
13,500
2,800
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0 $ 3,500
0 3,500
0 13,500
0 2,800
0 $ 23,300
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$ 23,300
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Total Expenses
$285,544
$ 238,769
$ 46,775
REVENUE/OTHER INCOME
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*percentage of total position chargeable to program; indicate only expense to program
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San Bernardino City Fire Department
Appendices
A. Organization Chart
B. Board of Directors
C, Business License, Clinic License and/or Proof of Non-Profit Status
D. Letters of Commitment, Memorandums of Understanding, Agreements with
Collaborative Partners
E. Resumes of Key Project Staff
F. Recent Audit or Financial Statements
G. Article in The Sun newspaper dated Thursday, December 20, 2001 titled "Burned
Home Passed Check".
H. Article on "Cigarette Lighters May Have Sparked Fire Killing Three Children".
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700 East Gilbert Street . San Bernardino, CA 92415-0920 . (909) 3B7.7053
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
RUDY G. LOPEZ
Director of Behavioral Health
Capt. John Payan February 12, 2002
San Bernardino Fire Department
200 E. 3'" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
RE: Children's Family Commission, 0-5 Child Development Project
Dear Captain Payan,
I am writing to support the San Bernardino City Fire Department's application for the
San Bernardino Children's Family Commission, 0-5 Child Development Project. This
project will enable San Bernardino County to establish and strengthen regional
collaboratives to better meet the needs of young children, their families and the providers
and programs who serve them.
As 0-5 Coordinator, for Dept. of Behavioral Health, Children's System of Care, I have
been involved with several different organizations and committees including Public
Health, Probation, Superintendent of Schools, Foster Youth Services, Early Start, Early
Steps and Preschool Services that provide direct services for our children of San
Bernardino County.
San Bernardino County DBH Children's System of Care, 0-5 Program is committing to
provide mental health support, technical assistance and training and education to the
Children's Family Commission, 0-5 Child Development Program. Our staff is prepared
to spend adequate efforts both internally and with regional collaboratives, The following
activities DBH Children's System of Care will assist in between DBH- CSOC and the
San Bernardino Fire Department upon successful funding of the project:
*Build capacity in county behavioral health system to address behavior concerns of
children birth to 5 years of age.
*Participate in regional collaboratives
*Participate in and assist in developing a training program for child care providers
*Provide referral sources for eligible families to community behavioral health clinics
* Assign a staff person to liaison with the project
*Establish protocols for referring children for whom childcare providers have concerns
San Bernardino DBH Children's System of Care looks forward to further developing the
relationship between our agency/department and community based programs for young
children and their families.
Si~cerely, ,
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VaNessa Vollmer, Psy,D.
0-5 Coordinator
Children's System of Care
Department of Behavioral Health
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COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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DENNIS L. STOUT
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
January 31, 2002
Captain John payan
San Bernardino City Fire Department
200 East Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Dear Captain payan:
Thank you for calling and informing me about your plans to seek a grant to train
professionals and children about fire safety issues as well as the treatment of children
who set fires. During the years I have spent in the Juvenile Division of the District
Attorney's office, I have seen these cases that sometimes involve very young children
who have serious problems that require treatment. Frequently there is no resource
available to them in the community and there is a great deal of ignorance about what
should be done to insure this problem does not repeat itself, I support your efforts in
this area and look forward to working with you on the elimination of the problem of
fire setting in the community.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you in this endeavor.
Very Tru!y Yours,
~tvi.) (~Ul
Karen Bell,
Chief Deputy District Attorney
Juvenile Division
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900 East Gilbert Street, San Bernardino, California 92415-0943
(909) 387-6979
Fax (909) 387-6987
PERFORMANCE,
EDUCATION & RESOURCE CENTERS
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COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DENA SMITH
County Training Manager
February 13, 2002
Reply 10:
ISl" 504 North Mt. View Avenue
San Bernardino. CA 92415-0038
(909) 388-4250
o 1950 Sunwest Lane
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0027
(909) 387-8558
Captain John Payan
San Bernardino City Fire Department
200 E. 3rd. Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Captain Payan,
Thank you for the opportunity to support the department. Your request for
training in Child Abuse and Neglect Indicators and Reporting Law has been
reviewed. The Performance, Education & Resource Centers in the County of San
Bernardino is looking forward to providing this training for your staff,
Please contact Maureen Whelan, Training and Development Specialist, regarding
the content and coordination of the training sessions, She can be reached at (909)
388-4284. Maureen is experienced in the investigation of child abuse and the service
delivery for families experiencing these devastating dynamics, She should prove a
valuable resource and provide an excellent training.
Please direct any other questions to me and be sure to let us know if we can be of
'ce in he fu re, ~
amela tewart
Training & Development Supervisor
Performance, Education & Resourcc Centers
(909) 388-4267
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FIRE INVESTIGATION EXPERTISE
OF
JOHN PAYAN
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
January 1984-1987 Courtesy Ambulance Service. Positions held:
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic / Paramedic Crew Chief.
July 1988- Present San Bernardino City Fire Department. Positions held:
Firefighter / Paramedic
Paramedic Preceptor
Fire Engineer
Shift Fire Investigator
Fire Captain
Arson Investigation Unit Captain
CURRENT DUTIES
I possess the rank of Fire Captain for the San Bernardino City Fire Department. As a Peace
Officer under PC 830.37 b, my primary duty and responsibility is to coordinate and supervise the
daily operations of the San Bernardino City Fire Department's Fire / Arson Investigation Unit.
Also, to perform and assist in fire/arson investigations, conduct and coordinate investigative
follow-up, make arrests, provide juvenile fire setter consultations, and review and file cases with
the Adult and Juvenile District Attorney Office's, prepare for and testify in court and conduct
background and other specialized investigations.
INVESTIGATOR EXPERIENCE:
8 years
Shift Fire / Arson Investigator
Captain - Fire / Arson Investigation Unit
March 1994-1996
September 1996-Present
As a 14 year member of the Fire Service, I have responded to over 2,000 fires of all types. As a
Fire Investigator, I have personally investigated or have been involved on over 500 fire
investigations of all types, since March 1994, I become involved with approximately 100
investigations or more per year,
TRAINING & EDUCATION:
I have attended and successfully completed several State Fire Marshal and other federal, state
and local certified courses and training sessions related to fire/arson investigation, list available
upon request. I have attended several professional presentations and seminars related to juvenile
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fire setting, including:
. "The Neurochemistry of Fire Setters" Dr, Paul Bocuminni
. Juvenile FS Cases & Filing updates, Juvenile District Attorney's Office
. Child / Juvenile Fire Setting and Behavior, Dr Jeffrey Thomas
. FEMA / LA Co, FD 2-Day Juvenile Fire Setters workshop
MEMBERSHIPS
. San Bernardino County Fire Arson Investigators Association (SBCF AlA), active member-
Since (1994) and on training committee since 2-2001.
. East Valley Investigation Network (EVIN) initialIy formed by the SBCFD and Rialto Fire
Department, (11-2001)
. California Conference of Arson Investigator (CCAI), active member since 1994.
. Member of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) since 2002.
. S.B Professional Firefighters Local 891
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
1. "Just Do It" City ofS.B clean up day, prep for Route 66: 94, 99' & 2000
2. Girls youth softball and basketbalI coach & manager 1997 to present.
3. Boys youth and Pony League Baseball coach 1990 to 2001.
4. Juvenile Diabetes co-sponsor 2000,
5. City of San Bernardino "Make a Difference" Coordinated the recycling drive for Public
Works for the FD. Proceeds to benefit the poor-Clothe needy children within the City.
6. Participant in City sponsored softball league
7. SBCFD-Fill the Boot for Muscular Dystrophy -3 years
8. Fill the Boot forNYFD FF-Tragedy (9-11-01)- 9-15-01
9. SBCFD softball fundraiser for Arrowhead Bum Foundation,
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
1, Received nomination for San Bernardino County Fire Chiefs Association- "Over
Achievers Award" 9-27-01.
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Fire Investigator Stephen J, Lopez, San Bernardino City Fire Department
Fire Engineer & Fire Investigation Unit Investigator
San Bernardino City Fire Department
200 E. 3n1 Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Office: (909) 384-5388
Experience:
1977-1980 Skilled Laborer, San Bernardino City Water Department. As a member of the
Construction Crew my duties included a basic knowledge of building construction and
basic electrical systems.
1980-1990 Fire Fighter, San Bernardino City Fire Department. Under direction,
accomplishes a variety of duties in the protection of life and property by combating,
extinguishing and preventing fires and by providing emergency medical care; maintains
station and equipment; and participates in training activities.
1990-present: Fire Engineer, San Bernardino City Fire Department. Duties include
participation in all fire suppression and prevention activities with the increased
responsibility of the operation and maintenance of all firefighting apparatus and
equipment.
1998-present: Fire Investigator, San Bernardino City Fire Department. Assigned to the
Fire Investigation Unit participating in fire investigations. Duties involve the
investigation of fire origin and cause determination, on-scene investigation including
witness interviewing, crime scene photography and post-scene follow-up investigation as
well as the elimination of accidental electrical causes.
Formal Education:
San Bernardino High School, Graduated June 1973
Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia. Completed 25 semester units in a Liberal Arts
Curriculum. September 1973-June 1974
Christian Heritage College, San Diego, California. Completed 42 semester units in a
Liberal Arts Curriculum, September 1974-January 1976
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Advanced Training:
. Basic Fire Academy, San Bernardino Valley College, October 1980
. Firefighter 1 Certificate, State of California, December 1981
. California State Certificate of Apprenticeship, Fire Fighter, May 1983
. California State Fire Marshall Investigation lA, November 1995
. California State Fire Marshall Investigation IB, November 1995
. California State Fire Marshall Investigation 2A, November 1997
. California State Fire Marshall Investigation 2B, November 1997
. P,O.S.T Certified PC 832 III w/firearms, January 1996
. P.O.S.T Certified Fire Death Investigation Class, November 1998
. National Fire Academy Certificate, Fire and Arson Detection, January 1997
. P A TC National Criminal Justice Electrical Fire Investigation, December 2000
Professional Affiliations:
San Bernardino County Fire-Arson Investigators Association
International Association of Fire Fighters
Expert Testimony Experience:
Investigated over 100-fire cases sincel998. Have made origin and cause determinations
in about 80% of these cases. Have been called to give sworn testimony 4 times.
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200 E. 3rd Street
San Bernardino. CA 92410
PhOn. (909) 384-5388
Fax (909) 384-5281
Judy Croteau
Experience
Employment
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Prior to my employment with the City of San Bernardino, I worked for 2
years as an instructional aide for the City of Rialto Unified School
District. I worked in the classroom environment, teaching, grading
papers, and working individually with students as directed,
I have worked for the San Bemardino City Fire Department for over 5 years,
1" as a 911 dispatcher and currently as a Fire Prevention Officer. Both of
these positions have a tremendous amount of customer service and contact
on a daily basis. Part of my responsibilities as a dispatcher was to
trainlteach new dispatchers.
I have organized and ran the Fire Prevention Week Open House for the
past 2 years. This includes arranging all the donations for the open
house, setting up exhibits and ordering the fire safety education
materials for the event. I also order all the public education materials for
the fire department and make arrangements for these materials to be
distributed to children in the community via our public education
department. I have spoken to students about fire safety issues.
Fire Prevention Officer/Fire Dispatcher
Fire Prevention Officer: 9-2000 - Present
. I ensure compliance with local, county and state codes and ordinances
which pertain to areas such as life safety, sub-standard housing, health
and sanitation, blight. public nuisance and weed abatement.
. I enforce the fire and life safety code provisions of a technical and
complex nature. I coordinate with the city attomey's office, judges and law
enforcement personnel as necessary. When appropriate, I issue notices
of violation, orders to abate, stop work notices, wamings and citations to
municipal court for hearings; making court appearances as needed,
. I periodically check and examine site plans and building construction
plans for compliance,
. I respond to fires and other emergencies as directed and serve as public:
information officer when required.
Fire Dispatcher - 10-95 to 9-2000 full time: 9-2000 - Present part time:
.:. I provide courteous and expeditious customer service to the general
public and City department staffs. I Receive and transmit routine and
emergency telephone, radio and teletype messages; operate radio
consoles, computer terminals and telephone switchboards; receive
"911" routine and emergency calls from the general public; interrogate
callers and evaluates call data.
.:. I calm distressed citizens on the phone. Evaluate, prioritize and
sequences incoming information and determines number and types of
units to send to emergency; notifies other departments of needed
services pursuant to established procedures.
Education
Summary of
qualifications
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1999-2002 Victor Valley College, Crafton Hills College,
Valley College of San Bemardino, San Bernardino County Fire Training
San Bemardino CA
Fire Technology Classes
. Fire Prevention 1-A Certificate, Fire Prevenlion 1-B Certificate, Fire
Investigation 1-A Certificate, Fire Investigation 1-B Certificate, Public
Education Officer Certificate, Public Information Officer Certificate,
Incident Command Systems (ICS) 200, 300 & 400 Certificates, Penal
Code (PC) 832 - Arrest and Procedures with Weapons Training.
. Prior to employment with the San Bemardino City Fire Department, I
obtained 21 units with a local community college in general education
classes, I plan to obtain more classes with the goal of obtaining my AA or
AS degree.
. I've worked over five years in a very customer oriented field with heavy
emphasis on customer contact. I feel that service to the community is
very important as well as educating the community about fire-safety
issues. I enjoy talking to and teaching children and look forward to being
a part of the juvenile fire-setters program.
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NORMA CAMARENA
200 East Third Street
San Bernardino Ca 92410
Office (909) 384.5388
Fax (909) 384-528 t
EXPERIENCE
Administrative Analyst, City of San Bernardino, CA.
05/0 t -Present
. Maintain and operation fire department budget
. Perform a variety of analytical functions
. Research and report writing on a variety of municipal issues
. Collect, analyze and present information
. Record keeping
Typist Clerk III, City of San Bernardino, CA.
12/97-05/01
. Perform research studies of organizational and operational issues
. Assist in the preparation of division budget,
. Gather and analyze data
. Verify legality and accuracy of financial transactions
Typist Clerk II, City of San Bernardino, CA.
03/96-12/97
. Process purchase orders and requisitions
. Prepared payroll
. Checked and processed bills for payment
. Ordered supplies
. Maintained files and records
EDUCATION
California State University of San Bernardino
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration
1999
San Bernardino Valley College
Associate Degree in liberal Arts
1994
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
At this time the financial statement is incomplete for fiscal year 2001-2002, City of San
Bernardino Financial Statement will be submitted with application to CFC for San
Bernardino County.
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Thursday, December 20. 2001 - 1 :24:06 AM MST
Burned home passed check
Inspectors OK'd house where two young
boys died in fire.
By ANGELICA MARTINEZ
A San Bernardino house in which two young boys died in a
fire Saturday was passed by inspectors during an interior
safety check six months ago, a county Housing Authority
official said Wednesday,
The home was equipped with smoke detectors at the time
of the July 31 inspection, said John McGrath, Housing
Authority executive director.
The rent for the house in the 2700 block of West Spruce
Street is subsidized by the government and the house is
inspected annually for compliance with safety regulations,
he said,
The bodies of Donnie Ashley, 4, and his brother, Aaron, 2,
were found in a small bathroom near their mother's
bedroom after the fire was extinguished about 1 a.m.
Saturday.
The children were being watched by an adutt who fell asleep
while they played in a bedroom.
San Bemardino fire Cap!. John Payan said no smoke
alarms were found in the house.
He said firefighters do not know if alarms were removed
after the house was inspected in July.
"It's up to the tenant to let the owners (or Housing Authority
officials) know if there is a problem with the smoke alarms,"
Payan said.
A preliminary investigation indicates the children may have
been playing with the kind of long lighter typically used with
fireplaces, Payan said.
An account to assist the family with funeral expenses has
been established in the names of the boys at Washington
Mutual Bank. Donations will be accepted at any branch.
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Cigarette Lighters May Have Sparked Fire Killing Three Children
(KFWB) 2.05.02, 3:05p -- City fire arson investigators believe children playing with
cigarette lighters caused a structure fire that resulted in their deaths. The fire began
in the first-floor bedroom area of a Victorian-style house in the Westlake area of Los
Angeles. The bodies of a 4-year-old girl and two boys, ages 3 and 5, were found in
the bedroom after firefighters extinguished the blaze. Investigators found two
lighters at the base of the bed, according to officials.
The crew of the CBS series "The Guardian," which was filming two blocks away,
rushed to help. The crew and neighbors tried to fight the blaze, but were
unsuccessful because they only had buckets of water and garden hoses, Witnesses
said they could here the youngsters' cries. The fire was too intense for a rescue
attempt by the time fire crews arrived.
Two adults, believed to be the children's parents, survived the fire. Another adult,
reportedly the grandmother, was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
There were no smoke detectors in the house, which was remodeled into three
apartments. The layout of the house also made a rescue difficult. The children's
bedroom was at the front of house, but the only entry was through the rear of the
structure.
It took firefighters approximately 30 minutes to put out the blaze.
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