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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From:
Michael J. Conrad, Fire Chief
Subject: Resolution ratifying the submittal of an on-
line grant application for the FY 2008
Assistance to Firefighters grant program
submitted to the Department of Homeland
Security in the amount of $699,330.
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Date:
Fire
April 2, 2008
MC/C Meeting Date:
April 21, 2008
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
04/01/08
05/07/07
04/10/07
04/03/06
Grants Ad Hoc Committee-Item recommended for approval.
Resolution #2007-146 authorizing the Fire Department to apply for and administer the FY 2006
Assistance to Firefighters grant program submitted to the Department of Homeland Security in
the amount of $663,000.
Grants Ad Hoc Committee-Item recommended for approval.
Resolution #2006-92 authorizing the Fire Department to apply for and administer the FY 2006
Assistance to Firefighters grant program submitted to the Department of Homeland Security in
the amount of$601,266.
03/09/06 Grants Ad Hoc Chairperson requested the item go directly to the Mayor and Common Council for
approval.
QOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution.
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Signature
Phone: (909) 384-5286
Contact PerSon: Michael J. Conrad. Fire Chief
Supporting data attached: StaffReoort. Resolution. and Aoolication
Ward: CityWide
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
Source:
$559.464
Deoartment of Homeland Security-Grant Funding
Share
Oneil Notes:
Amount:
Source:
$111.350
(Acct. No.) To Be Determined uoon award of grant.
Finance:
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STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT
Resolution ratifying the submittal of an on-line grant application for the FY 2008
Assistance to Firefighters grant program submitted to the Department of Homeland
Security in the amount of$699,330.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the availability of grant
funding for Fiscal Year 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP). AFGP
assists rural, urban, and suburban fire departments throughout the United States. This
program seeks to support organizations that lack the tools and resources necessary to
more effectively protect the health and safety of the public and their emergency response
personnel with respect to fire and all other hazards. The 2008 AFGP funding is available
for the following grant program areas:
I. Operations and Firefighter Safety
2. Firefighting Vehicle Acquisition
3. Regional Application
AFGP will not fund operating budgets or construction. The on-line application period
opened on March 3, 2008 and is scheduled to close on April 4, 2008. The performance
period for the grant will be twelve (12) months from the date of the award.
Previous AFGP grant awards have been used by the city to fund a wellness and fitness
program, purchase EMS equipment, communication, and fund other purchases. We
applied for the 2006 and 2007 AFGP to purchase vehicle exhaust extraction systems for
our fire stations, but we were not approved for a grant.
Fire is requesting authorization to submit the on-line application under the Fire
Operations and Firefighter Safety category (attachment A) and the Regional category
(attachment B). Fire is requesting funding for wildland equipment (fire shelters), the re-
submittal of the vehicle exhaust extraction systems and the installation of traffic signal
preemption systems.
Wildland equipment (fire shelters): The purpose of requesting funding to purchase 100
New Generation fire shelters in the amount of $34,500 is to replace old/obsolete
equipment. The city has allocated funding in the amount of $10,000 for the last three
years to phase in the replacement of the fire shelters. However, we are still behind in
replacing all the fire shelters and meeting the United States Department of Agriculture
direction advising that all local fire departments transition to the fire shelters by January
1,2010.
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Vehicle ExhaustExtraction Systems: The purpose ofrequesting funding in the amount of
$450,955 for vehicle exhaust extraction systems to protect the health and safety of our
firefighters, administrative personnel, employees of other departments and visitors.
Currently we do not have a source capture exhaust removal system at our fire stations.
Installing the vehicle exhaust extraction system will eliminate a health risk to fire
personnel and the general public who visit and use the stations on a daily basis.
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Traffic Signal Preemption System (regional application): The purpose of requesting
funding for a traffic signal preemption (TSP) system is to assist three Fire Departments
who share common boundaries and response routes to enhance the safety and
effectiveness of current emergency response procedures. The system consists of a
vehicle-mounted emitter, a detector mounted adjacent to the traffic signal, and a phase
selector and software installed in the signal control cabinet. The system processes a
green light for the authorized vehicle and red lights for all other vehicles approaching the
intersection. The City of San Bernardino, the City of Highland and the San Manuel Fire
agencies do not own TSP systems. San Manuel Fire Department provides service to both
cities on a regular basis via automatic and mutual-aid. Both cities are developed
communities with significant traffic issues that affect the Fire Departments' ability to
provide consistent safe responses to all emergencies. A recent response study conducted
by the San Bernardino Fire Department cited implementation of traffic signal preemption
(TSP) system as a solution to help improve response times, create safer intersections and
improve service in 20 intersections. If the grant is awarded for the TSP in the amount of
$213,875, all parties will fund the 20% cost share ($14,258 each).
On April I, 2008, the Fire Department attended the Grants Ad Hoc Committee to discuss
the submittal of the 2008 AFGP on-line grant application (attachment A and B). The
Grants Committee recommended that the Fire Department proceed with the submittal of
the on-line grant application. Also, to submit a request to the Mayor and Common
Council ratifying the grant application submittal.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The total amount needed to purchase the needed equipment is $699,330. Through the
grant, Department of Homeland Security will fund $559,464 (80%) and the City is
required to match 20% of the cost. The total grant match is $139,866. The City of
Highland and San Manuel will be responsible for a total for $28,516 of the match under
the regional application, which reduces the City's match portion to $111,350. The match
will need to be funded by the General Fund or DIF in fiscal year 2008/2009; if the grant
is approved.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO RATIFYING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE 2008 ASSISTANCE
TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM ON-LINE APPLICATION TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $699,330.
WHEREAS, in order to comply with a April 4, 2008, on-line application deadline,
the City of San Bernardino Fire Department has submitted a grant application for the 2008
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Mayor and Common Council hereby ratify the Fire Chief's
submittal of the on-line grant application to the Department of Homeland Security for the
2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program in the amount of $699,330. A copy of the
grant application is attached as Attachment "A" and "B", and incorporated herein by
reference.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO RATIFYING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE 2008 ASSISTANCE
TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM ON-LINE APPLICATION TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IN THE AMOUNT OF 5699,330.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the
Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a
meeting
thereof, held on the
day of
, 2008, by the following vote, to
wit:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES
NAYS
ABSTAIN ABSENT
ESTRADA
BAXTER
BRINKER
DERRY
KELLEY
JOHNSON
MCCAMMACK
Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk
City of San Bernardino
The foregoing Resolution is hereby approved this
day of
,2008.
Patrick J. Morris, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Approved as to form:
JAMES r: City Attorney..
By. /: ~ II afhi)J
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Preparer Infonnation
. Overview
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Attachment "A"
'~ you attend one of the workshops conducted by DHS's regional fire program specialist?
No. I have not attended workshop
'Are you a member, or are you currently involved in the management, of the fire department or non.
affiliated EMS organization applying for this grant with this application?
Yes, I am a member/officer of this applicant
If you are a grant writer or otherwise not affiliated with this applicant, please complete the information below.
If you are a member/officer of this applicant, please do not complete the information requested below. After you are finished press
the Save and Continue button below.
Preparer Information
, Preparer's Name
, Address 1
Address 2
'City
, State
'Zip
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Contact Information
. Contact Information
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o Title
Prefix
o First Name
Middle Initial
o Last Name
o Business Phone
oHome Phone
Mobile Phone/Pager
Fax
oEmail
o Title
Prefix
o First Name
Middle Initial
o Last Name
o Business Phone
"Home Phone
Mobile Phone/Pager
Fax
oEmail
A1temate Contact Information Number 1
Deputy Chief
N/A
Mat
Fratus
909-384-5286 Ext.
909-384-5286 Ext.
909-384-5281
fratus _ma@sbcity.org
A1temate Contact Information Number 2
Fire Chief
N/A
Michael
J
Conrad
909-384-5286 Ex!.
909-384-5286 Ext.
909-384-5281
conrad_mi@sbcity.org
Applicant Information
. Applicant In'onnation
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Canization Name
. Type of Applicant
City of San Bernardino Fire Department
Fire DepartmenVFire District
. Type of Jurisdiction Served
If other, please enter the type of Jurisdiction
. Emplover Identification Number
. DUNS Number
Headquarters or Main Station Physical Address
. Physical Address 1
Physical Address 2
. City
. State
City
95-6000772
143532153
200 East Third Street
. Zip
San Bernardino
California
92410 -4889
Need helD for ZIP+4?
Mailing Address
- Mailing Address 1
Mailing Address 2
-City
. State
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200 East Third Street
San Bernardino
California
92410 - 4889
Need helD for ZIP+4?
Account Information
- Type of bank account
- Bank routing number - 9 diait number on the bottom left hand
corner of yaur check
-Your account number
Checking
121000248
4159283308
Additional Information
- For this fiscal year (Federal) is yaur organization receiving
Federal funding from any other grant program that rnay
duplicate the purpose and/or scope of this grant request?
. If awarded the AFG grant, will yaur organization expend
more than $500,000 in Federal funds during yaur
organization's fiscal year in which this AFG grant was
awarded?
. Is the applicant delinauent on any Federal debt?
If you answered yes to any of the additional questions above,
please provide an explanation in the speca provided below:
The City of San Bernardino Fire Department was awarded the 2007 Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $13,827 and the
2007 Metropolitan Medical Response System in the amount of $285,145.
No
Yes
No
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Fire Department Characteristics (part I)
'Department Characteristics (Part I)
r. you a member of a Federal Fire Department or
~acted by the Federal govemment and solely responsible No
for suppression of fires on Federal property?
. What kind of organization do you represent?
If you answered combination, above, what is the percentage
of career members in your organization?
If you answered volunteer or combination or paid on-call, how
many of your volunteer Firefighters are paid members from
another career department?
. What type of community does your organization serve?
. What is the square mileage of your first-due response area? 64
. What percentage of your response area is protected by
hydrants?
. In what county/parish is your organization physically located?
If you have more than one station, in what county/parish is
your main station located?
. Does your organization protect critical infrastructure of the
state?
. How much of your jurisdiction's land use is for agriculture,
wild land, open space, or undeveloped properties?
Q, at percentage of your jurisdiction's land use is for
mercial, industrial, or institutional purposes?
. What percentage of your jurisdiction's land is used for
residential purposes?
. How many occupied structures (commercial, industrial,
residential, or institutional) in your jurisdiction are more than 18
four stories tall?
. What is the permanent resident population of your
Primarv/First-Due ResDonse Area or iurisdiction served?
. How many active firefighters does your department have who 166
perform firefighting duties?
. How many stations are in your organization? 12
. Do you cunrentiy report to the National Fire Incident
Reporting System (NFIRS)?
If you answered yes above, please enter your FDIN/FDID
. What services does your organization provide?
Structural Fire Suppression
Wildland Fire Suppression
Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF)
Occasional Fire Prevention Program
All Paid/Career
%
Suburban
93%
San Bernardino County
Ves
28%
33%
39%
205942
Ves
36195
Medical First Response
Basic Life Support
Advanced Life Support
FormallYear-Round Fire Prevention Program
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Hazmat Operational Level
Hazmat Technical Level
Rescue Operational L!lvel
Rescue Technical Level
. What is the total number of fire-related civilian fatalities in your jurisdiction
over the last three years?
. What is the total number of fire-related civilian injuries in your jurisdiction
over the last three years?
. What is the total number of line of duty member fatalities in your jurisdiction
over the last three years?
. What is the total number of line of duty member injuries in your jurisdiction
over the last three years?
. Over the last three years, what was your organization's average operating
budget?
. What percentage of your TOTAL budget is dedicated to personnel costs
(salary, overtime and fringe benefits)?
. What percentage of your annual operating budget is derived from:
Enter numbers only, percentages must sum up to 100%
Taxes? 100 %
Grants? 0 %
Donations? 0 %
Fund drives? 0 %
Fee for Service? 0 %
r-'e~ 0%
~u entered a value into Other field (other than 0), please explain
. How many vehicles does your organization have in each of the types or class of vehicle listed below? You must include
vehicles that are leased or on long-term loan as well as any vehicles that have been ordered or otherwise currently under
contrect for purchase or lease by your organization but not yet in your possession. Enter numbers only and enter 0 if you do not
have any of the vehicles below.
Department Characteristics (part II)
. Department Characteristics (Part II)
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Type or Class of Vehicle
Engines (or Pumpers):
Pumper, PumperfTanker. Rescu8lPumper, Foam Pumper, CAFS Pumper, Quint (Aenal device
of less than 76 feet), Type I, Type II, Type III Engine
Tankers:
Tanker, Tender, Foam TankerlTender (greeter than 1,250 gallon tank capacity)
Aerial Apparatus:
Aerial Ladder Truck, Telescoping, ArtIculating, Ladder Towers, Plallonn, Tiller Ladder Truck,
Quint (Aerial devlos of 76 feet or greater)
Brush/Quick attack:
Brush Truck, Patrol Unll (Pick up w/Skld Unit), Quick Attack Unll, Mini-Pumper, Type IV, Type
V, Type VI Engine
Rescue Vehicles:
Rescue Squad, Rescue (Light, Medium, Heavy), Technical Rescue Vehicle, Hazardous
Materials Unit
Other:
a. Chase Vehicle, Air/Ught Unit, Rehab Units, Bomb Unll, Technical Support (Command,
rationalSupportlSupply), Hose Tender, Salvage Truck, ARFF (Aircraft Rescue Flrefighting),
mandlMoblle Communications Vehicle, Fire Boats (more than 13 feet long), Other Vehicle
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2007
2006
2005
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30758778
88%
Total Number of
Total Number
Riding Positions
28
112
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22
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12
40
160
Department Call Volume
'Department Call Volume
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2007
2006
2005
. How many responses per year by category? (Enter whole numbers only. If you have no calls for any of the categories. enter 0)
Working Structural Fires 331 388 366
False Alarms/Good Intent Calls 1587 1546 1578
Vehicle Fires 278 255 311
Vegetation Fires 248 293 277
EMS-BLS Response Calls 673 1110 1972
EMS-ALS Response Calls 20252 19728 19775
EMS-BLS Scheduled Transports 0 0 0
EMS-ALS Scheduled Transports 0 0 0
Vehicle Accidents w/o Extrication 2024 2026 2298
Vehicle Extrications 417 440 402
Other Rescue 46 40 24
Hazardous Condition/Materials Calls 235 288 256
Service Calls 361 40 471
Other Calls and Incidents 418 552 522
Total 26870 26706 28252
r',t is the total acreage of all
"fetation fires? 1322 346 99
. Please indicate the number of times your department provides or receives mutual aid. Do not include first-due responses
claimed above.
In a particular year, how many times
does your organization receive 187 236 244
mutual/automatic aid?
In a particular year, how many times
does your organization provide 184 258 217
mutual/automatic aid?
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Request Information
. Request Information
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rSelect a program for which you are applying. If you are interested in applying under both Vehicle Acquisition and Operations
~ Safety, and/or regional application you will need to submit separate applications.
(If you modify your selection, you will lose data entered under the original activity.)
Program Name
Operations and Safety
. 2. Will this grant benefit more than one organization?
No
If you answered Yes to Question 2 above, please explain.
. 3. Enter Grant-writing fee associated with the preparation of this request. Enter 0 if there is no fee.
$0
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Request Details
'Request Details
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Octivities for program Operations and Safety are listed in the table below.
Activity Number of Entries Total Cost Additional Funding Action
Equipment 0 $0 o View Details
$ View Additional Fundino
Modify Facilities 1 $ 450,955 $ 0 View Details
Personal Protective Equipment 1 $ 34.500 View Details
$ 0 View Additional Fundino
Training 0 $0 $ 0 View Details
Wellness and Fitness Programs 0 $0 $ 0 View Details
Grant-writing fee associated with the preparation of this request.
$0
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. Proj Details
. Request Details
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C'jfy Facility
Exhaust System(s)
Item
Fire Station 221
Fire Station 222
Fire Station 223
Fire Station 224
Fire Station 225
Fire Station 226
Fire Station 227
Fire Station 228
Fire Station 229
Fire Station 230
Fire Station 231
Fire Station 232
Total Cost
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Modify Facility Programs
Number of units
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Cost per unit
$ 20,771
$ 12,602
$11,975
$19,143
$11,975
$ 17,375
$11,975
$ 23,729
$ 15,838
$ 15,838
$18,133
$ 16,286
Action
View Details
Total Cost Action
$ 83,084 View Details
$ 25,204 View Details
$ 23,950 View Details
$ 38,286 View Details
$ 23,950 View Details
$ 34,750 View Details
$ 23,950 View Details
$ 47,458 View Details
$ 31,676 View Details
$ 31,676 View Details
$ 54,399 View Details
$ 32,572 View Details
$ 450,955
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Personal Protective Equipment
. View Protective Equipment
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Personal Protective Equipment Details
Yes
1". Are all of your active firefighters trained to NFPA 1001 or equivalent
(Firefighter IIFirefighter II, or essentials)?
If not, will you be asking for training funds for this purpose with this
application or will you obtain the appropriate training through other sources?
2". Select the PPE that you propose to acquire
Please provide further description of the item selected above or if you
selected Other above, please specify.
3". Number of units
4". Cost per unit
5 ".
O.or turnout requests, what percentage of your on-duty active members
PPE that meets current applicable NFPA and OSHA standards in effect
at the time of application?
. If you are requesting new SCBA, what percentage of your seated riding
positions has complaint SCBA assigned to it?
. If you are asking for specialized PPE (e.g., HazMat), what percentage of
applicable members have this specialized PPE that meets the established
standards?
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. For tumout requests, what percentage of your on-duty active members
will have PPE that meets current applicable NFPA and OSHA standards if
this grant is awarded?
. If you are requesting new SCBA, what percentage of your seated riding
positions will have complaint SCBA assigned to it if this grant is awarded?
. If you are asking for specialized PPE (e.g., HazMat), what percentage of
applicable members will have specialized PPE that meets established
standards if this grant is awarded?
7". What is the purpose of this request?
If you have indicated you are requesting PPE, (any PPE other than SCBA) in
the Question above, what are the specific ages of your equipment in years?
If requesting SCBA, click on "n/a", do not provide PPE ages here but
continue on to the next question.
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Yes
Shelters
New Generation fire shelters provide significantly
more protection from radiant heat and direct-flame
contact than the standard fire shelter it replaces.
Radiant-heet and direct-flame testing is critical
when assessing fire shelter reliability. The new
generation fire shelter far surpasses the old
shelter in durability tests as well. Califomia Code
of Regulations Title 8,3410 (g): provide fire shelter
for every firefighter engaged in wildland fire
fighting.
100 (Whole numbers only)
$345 (Whole dollar amounls only)
33%
100%
to replace old/obsolete equipment
D n/a
Personal Protective Equipment
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Age (in Years)
less than 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
# of Items
59
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If you have indicated you are requesting SCBA in the Question above, to ~ n/a
which edition(s) of NFPA are your SCBA complaint? If not requesting SCBA,
please click on "n/a" and continue on to the next question,
Year
# of NFPA compliant
SCBA
2007 Standard
2002 Standard
1997 Standard
Older
Standards
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8", If purchasing a PASS device, what type of PASS device will you be
purchasing?
9", Is this PPE :
Not applicable
For protection use against fire
If you selected Other above, please specify,
10", Will this equipment be used for wildland firefighting purposes? Yes
11", Is your department trained in the proper use of the equipment being No
purchased with grant funds?
If not, will you be asking for training funds for this purpose with this Yes
application or will you obtain the appropriate training through other sources?
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Budget
. Budget
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Oaet Obiect Class
a. Personnel
d. Equipment
$0
$0
$0
$ 34,500
$0
b. Fringe Benefits
c. Travel
e.Supplies
f. Contractual
$ 450,955
h. Other
$0
$0
$0
g. Construction
i. Indirect Charges
Federal and Applicant Share
Federal Share
Applicant Share
Federal Rate Sharing (%)
$ 388,364
$ 97,091
80120
. Non-Federal Resources (The combined Non-Federal Resources must equai the Applicant Share of $ 97,091)
Q,. Applicant $ 97091
. State $ 0
c. Local $ 0
d. Other Sources $ 0
If you entered a value in Other Sources other than zero (0), include your explanation below. You can use this space to provide
information on the project, cost share match, or if you have an indirect cost agreement with a federal agency.
Total Budget
$ 485,455
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Narrative Statement
. Narrative Statement
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~ Project Description
. Please indicate which of these Target Capabilities your request outlined in this application will satisfy. Check all that apply:
Responder Safety and Health
Firefighting Operations/Support
. Please provide your narrative statement in the space provided below. Include in your narrative, details regarding (1) your
project's description and budget, (2) your organization's financial need, (3) the benefit to be derived from the cost of your project,
and (4) how the activities requested in your application will help your organization's daily operations and how this grant will
protect life and property.
The City of San Bemardino has experienced a population growth and has aggressively pursued attracting new businesses to the
area. There are numerous construction and transportation-corridor retrofit projects occurring within the city that will continue for
years to come. The San Bernardino City Fire Department provides emergency services to over 200,000 residents in a 64 square
mile area. In this service area there is approximately 19 miles of wildland/urban interface areas, a major rail yard, an intemational
airport, a jail, two major mall complexes and four major interstate freeways. These recent developments have presented our
organization with many new challenges and placed a severe burden on the resources of the San Bernardino City Fire
Department.
Therefore, the San Bernardino City Fire Department is applying for the Operations Safety Program for equipment and
modification to facilities. Our goal is to provide equipment that meets fire safety standards in order to operate efficienUy during
responses and to protect the health of our firefighters. Funding is requested for the purchase of wildland equipment (fire shelters)
and modification to all our fire stations for the installation of vehicle exhaust extraction systems.
Project Description-Wildland (fire shelters):
The San Bernardino City Fire Department is working toward a goal of purchasing New Generation Fire Shelters for its first
/""'iPonders. This is an important project but one that has been slow in achieving. The. problem we have encountered is that we
\"....-Id to purchase 1 00 fire shelters and the cost of the New Generation fire shelter is $345 each.
The San Bernardino City Fire Department will need to replace the wildland fire shelters currenUy in use with the improved fire
shelter. The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Technology and Development Program suggests:
All firefighters are encouraged to carry the New Generation Fire Shelter. According to the National Fire and Aviation Executive
Board... target dates for transition to the New Generation fire shelter is January 1, 2009 for Federal agency wildland firefighters
and January 1,2010 for all other wildland firefighters.
Firefighters have carried fire shelters since they were developed during the 1960s. From that time, more than 1,100 firefighters
have deployed their shelters. The shelter is credited for saving more than 300 lives and preventing hundreds of serious bum
injuries. The fire shelter is the single most important fire protective equipment the firefighter is mandated to carry.
The New Generation fire shelter, which first became available June 2003, offers improved protection from radiant, thermal, and
connective heat. All Federal fire agencies have nearly completely replaced the old shelters with the New Generation fire shelters.
Most state and local agencies have begun the .phase-in. process to replace the old fire shelters. Although, the target transition
date is January 1, 2010; the deadline is not the sole reason in pursuing this program. The determining factors are to provide our
firefighters with personal protection and to prevent death and serious injury.
We realize that we are not the only fire department in need of the New Generation fire shelters. We have always worked
effectively with our adjoining municipal and county fire departments and share common needs and goals. But the 19 miles of
wildland/ urban interface and the history of devastating fires that have plagued the city should speak for the need of our
department's request.
November 1980, the Panorama Fire swept down upon the city destroying 286 homes and taking 4 lives. This was the most
devastating fire to strike the City of San Bemardino and went on for over 3 days. At the same time, the Sycamore Fire was
buming at the north/east end of the city
COber 2003, the Old Fire reported in the area of Old Waterman Canyon, north of the city and much like the Panorama Fire,
exploded through the drought ridden brush and destroyed over 300 homes and was noted as the largest evacuation in San
Bernardino County's history.
October 2007, the Santa Ana winds blew and fires ignited in the City of San Bemardino. First, the Little Mountain Fire in a
residential area charred 650 acres and then the Martin Fire ignited and torched 123 acres in the northern most part of the city.
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These two resource hungry fires occurred within few hours of each other. The Martin Fire resulted in one City of San Bernardino
firefighter injury. In the days to follow the Slide Fire in Running Springs and the Grass Valley Fire threatened to run down toward
[" city fueled by the diseased forests of the San Bernardino Mountains.
~ City of San Bernardino firefighters are expected to report to duty and stay throughout the duration of these incidents. These
incidents not only tax our personnel but our equipment as well. Currently, there are only enough fire shelters on each front line
fire apparatus. This means that off duty personnel who report during these events do not have fire shelters.
Califomia Code of Regulations: Title 8, 3410 (g) states:
A fire shelter shall be provided and made immediately available for every firefighter when engaged in fire fighting activities in
wildlands as defined in these orders. The fire shelter shall meet or exceed U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Specifications for Forest Fire Shelters 5100-320D.
The current style fire shelters, NSN 4240-01-123-1616, in use were manufactured in 1993. It is estimated, after conducting a
field inspection of the old fire shelters that approximate 60% would have to be taken out of service. We need to completely
replace the old fire shelters but haven't the resources to replace them with the New Generation fire shelters.
According to the publication Your Fire Shelter, 2001 Edition:
"If the shelter has holes or tears longer than'/. inch or if the shelter has turned the clear polyvinyl bag dark gray or black, replace
the shelter."
According to a recent USFS safety alert:
"Some clear polyvinyl bags for fire shelters are defective. The pull strips can break off before the bag has been opened enough
to remove the fire shelter. This possibility is unacceptable. An incomplete bag tear can cause precious lost time and puts the
firefighter at increased personal danger".
ae old style fire shelters, like ours, were cause for a delay in deployment on a well-documented fire. The Marin County Fire
. artment was dispatched to a brush fire on October 24, 2001. The fire increased in intensity and bumt-over Engine 1566
sing the crew to deploy their fire shelters. The Cal Fire Preliminary Summary Report, CA-BTU-127oo states:
"Three and possibly four firefighters had difficulty deploying shelters because the red pull-tab separated from the polyvinyl strip
used to access the fire shelter. Firefighters reported that they had to open the cover while wearing gloves. This failure delayed
deployment. "
Again, approximately 60% of our current old type fire shelters show a deficiency and potential for a problem to occur during
deployment. The encouraging news is these problems have been eliminated in the design of the New Generation fire shelter.
Training personnel in the use of the New Generation fire shelter is an important part of the transition process. The afler-action
reports of several tragic fires recommend training programs that specifically address the use and deployment of fire shelters. The
San Bemardino City Fire Department has purchased New Generation type practice shelters and new training aids to help us
accomplish this practical recommendation.
ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCIAL NEED:
The New Generation Fire Shelter Program, as requested, requires $34,500. This is needed to complete the project by the
deadline set by the United States Department of Agriculture where all local govemment firefighters need to have transitioned to
the New Generation fire shelter by January 1, 2010. The San Bemardino City Fire Department has already begun to purchase
some of the New Generation fire shelters, although, with its current budget and predicted budget short falls the city will be unable
to complete its goal by January 1, 2010.
Due to the configuration of our old web gear we needed to upgrade all our web gear to accommodate the New Generation fire
shelter, creating an additional financial burden. Purchase of the upgraded web gear to accommodate the New Generation fire
shelter is near completion. Currently the city has allocated $10,000 a year to replace, maintain, and upgrade the fire shelters.
~ST BENEFIT OF PROJECT:
~ough the cost of the New Generation fire shelter is significant, it is the single most important piece of personnel protective
equipment carried to a wildfire/urban interface fire. The shelter is credited for saving the lives of firefighters. The benefit clearly
out weights the cost of this project.
The firefighters will carry a fire shelter far superior to the old style shelter they currently carry. The New Generation fire sheller
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will provide our firefighters protection from radiant heat and direct flame contact it is also a more deployable shelter. Another
benefit to our firefighters is the new training that she or he will receive prior to the issuance of the New Generation fire shelter.
C Missoula Technology and Development Center had developed a new training DVD, pamphlet, and practice shelter
cifically for this purpose. The City of San Bernardino has already purchased these items foreseeing the importance of the
new training.
Our firefighters realize that the fire shelter is to be used only as a last resort. But should the firefighters become entrapped at the
scene of a wildland/urban interface fire, the New Generation fire shelter could reduce the effects of burn injuries thereby creating
a secondary benefit:
Reduction in workers compensation should a firefighter deploy a new generation fire shelter and receive little or no injury.
Reduction in liability because the firefighter was provided a New Generation fire shelter and was adequately trained in its use.
EFFECTING OUR DAILY OPERATIONS AND PROTECTING LIFE AND PROPERTY:
As the City is prone to devastating fires and the fact that the City is signatory to Master Mutual Aid Agreement. This program will
ensure that our first responders are adequately protected with a New Generation fire shelter when responding to wildland/urban
interface fires, not only in the city but also within the mutual aid zone. The National Fire and Aviation Board states, "the fire
shelter is a mandatory item of personal protective equipment... and must be carried on the fireline by everyone on Federal
wildland fires". This includes local government first responders.
The Missoula Technology and Developrnent Center developed the New Generation fire shelter for wildland firefighters. The New
Generation fire shelter provides significantly more protection from radiant heat and direct-flame contact than the standard fire
shelter it replaces. Radiant-heat and direct-flame testing is critical when assessing fire shelter reliability. In radiant heat tests,
temperatures inside the new generation fire shelter rose 22% less than temperature inside the old shelter. In direct-flame,
temperatures inside the New Generation fire shelters rose 81% less than temperatures inside the old shelter. The new
generation fire shelter far surpasses the old shelter in durability tests as well.
~ject Description-Modification (vehicle exhaust extraction systems):
~ddition, to the New Generation Fire Shelters we are reapplying for the vehicle exhaust extract system for all our fire stations.
Currently, we do not have a source capture exhaust removal system. This activity will protect our firefighters by removing 100%
of the diesel exhaust emissions from the fire stations. Current changes in health and safety standards have clearly identified that
vehicle exhaust emissions, whole diesel in particular, is a cancer causing substance. Agencies documenting the hazards of
diesel exhaust include but are not limited to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, the American Conference
of General Industrial Hygienists, the U.S. Department of Health, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
The above agencies have led to the implementation of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500-2002 edition standard
section A.9.1.6 on facility safety regarding exhaust emissions. The guidelines for vehicle exhaust elimination state: local exhaust
ventilation that remove harmful fumes at their source, hoses at tailpipe, or stack exhaust as listed in the OSHA health and safety
fact sheet. Motor vehicles that are operated shall be proVided with a source capture system that connects directly to the motor
vehicle exhaust system. In addition, re-circulation of air is prohibited as stated in the International Mechanical Code 2003. Thus,
we are requesting funding for vehicle exhaust extraction systems to protect the health and safety of our firefighters,
administrative personnel, employees of other departments and visitors.
Upon successful funding a vehicle exhaust extraction systems will modify all twelve of our fire stations. This system will connect
a hanging hose to a ventilation fan that attaches directly to each apparatus and vents toxic gases outside. The hose will
automatically detach as the apparatus exits the station, and is easily re-attached by a firefighter when returning without being
placed in direct contact with emissions.
Fire Station 221: vehicles-2 pumpers, 1 truck, 1airllite; bays-4; fire station age 1982; total cost $83,084.40
Fire Station 222: vehicles-2 pumpers; bays-2; fire station age 1962; total cost $25,203.96
Fire Station 223: vehicles-2 pumpers; bays-2; fire station age 1976; total cost $23,949
Fire Station 224: vehicles-1 pumper, 1 truck, 1 BC; bays-2; fire station age 1965; total cost $38,286
Fire Station 225: vehicles-1 pumper, 1 brush engine; bays-2; fire station age 1976; total cost $23,949
Fire Station 226: vehicles-1 pumper, 1 brush engine, 1 squad; bays-2; fire station age 1976; total cost $34,749
Fire Station 227: vehicles-1 pumper, 1 brush engine; bays-2; fire station age 1953; total cost $23,949
Q Station 228: vehicles-2 pumpers, 1 brush engine; bays-2; fire station age 1968; total cost $47,458.44
Station 229: vehicles-2 pumpers; bays-2; fire station age 1960; total cost $31,676.40
Ire Station 230: vehicles-1 pumper, 1 heavy rescue; bays-2; fire station age 1964; total cost $31,676.40
Fire Station 231: vehicles-1 pumper, 1 hazmat unit, 1 support; bays-3; fire station 1988; total cost $54,399.60
Fire Station 232: vehicles-1 pumper, 1 brush engine; bays-2; fire station 2005; total cost $32,572.80
Current health and safety standards have clearly identified that vehicle exhaust emissions, whole diesel in particular, as a cancer
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. causing substance. The accumulation of diesel exhaust contamination is evident throughout our 12 fire stations. Effects of the
cross contamination can be seen in our sleeping quarters, kitchens, fitness equipment; training rooms, meeting rooms, on
alcal supplies, and firefighter turnout gear which are stored on the apparatus floor. Our stations are staffed 24n and used for
. entary school fire safety training, voting polls, meetings with outside agencies, and providing public information. In addition,
of our fire stations utilize fitness equipment on the apparatus floor due to age of buildings and lack of space. Installing the
vehicle exhaust extraction system will eliminate a known health risk to fire personnel and the general public who visit and use the
stations on a daily basis.
COST BENEFIT OF PROJECT:
This project will directly benefit the citizens of our community and our fire personnel. The vehicle exhaust extraction system will
help protect the city from future medical liability. More important, the project will provide a clean, healthy work environment for
our fire personnel while meeting NIOSH, OSHA and NFPA 1500 regulations. Occupational Asthma or cancer related illness,
claims for workmen's compensation, line of duty related illness, and medical insurance claims can be clearly tracked and
attributed to exposure to vehicle exhaust emissions. This will have a significent impact on the financial operations of our
department, the morale of department members, ability to recruit new members, and impact mutual aid firefighters who enter our
stations. Also, this system will have financial saving in reduction of maintenance costs relating to painting, furniture and fixture
replacement, and most of all infiltration of carbon soot particles which contaminate and short out sensitive electrical devices such
as computers, EMS equipment, etc. Our firefighters are our most valuable asset. This exposure to exhaust fumes is 100%
preventable with the assistance of this grant.
OUR ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL NEED:
The San Bernardino City Fire Department is requesting $450,954 to install complete vehicle exhaust extraction systems to serve
all thirty-four pieces of fire apparatus at our twelve fire stations. 1 % of the Fire Department budget is for maintenance of facilities
and equipment. Therefore, the cost of the vehicle exhaust extraction system cannot be funded through the general budget.
Also, the State has reduced funding and our city has had a downturn in our local economy and increase in home foreclosures.
Consequently, the city is facing a $7 million deficit and has started budget cuts within the city departments and anticipates future
shortfalls.
CECTING OUR DAILY OPERATIONS AND PROTECTING LIFE AND PROPERTY:
The proposed system will enhance our day to day operations by allowing the doors to remain closed during routine maintenance,
vehicle checks and training drills, as well as community events. Personnel and visitors entering the fire station will not be
exposed to dangerous vehicle emissions as the system utilizes a particulate filtration, which captures 100% of diesel exhaust
emitted while being used in quarters. The proposed system will eliminate cross contamination into training areas, meeting rooms,
administrative offices, medical equipment, supplies, computers, firefighter turnouts, kitchen, sleeping areas and physical fitness
equipment.
SBFD is requesting funding for the replacement of old/obsolete fire shelters and the modification to all our fire stations to install
vehicle exhaust extraction system. With your assistance, we will be able provide adequate facilities that meet health and safety
standards for our citizens fire personnel. We thank you in advance for your consideration and effort in this process.
. Please describe all grants that you have received from DHS including any AFG grants received from DHS or FEMA, for
example, 2002 AFG grant for vehicle or 2003 ODP grant for exercises. (Enter "N/A" if Not Applicable)
EMW-2oo2-FG-06494/closed: 12/1/02-5/1/04
Awarded to develop and implement a Wellness Fitness Program. We purchased exercise equipment for all fire stations, provided
physical and assessment examinations and trained employees to be peer fitness trainers.
EMW-2003-FG-116oo/closed: 9/17/04-09/16/05
Awarded to purchase defibrillators, self-contained breathing apparatus, XTS500 model III portable radios, Bendix King
GPH5102S000 handheld radios, clam shell batteries, and swiftwater rescue equipment.
EMW-2005-FP-01812/Closed: 03/02/06-09/02/07
Awarded $85,000 for the purpose of a juvenile fire-setter program, general prevention/awareness, a fire safety trailer, and fire
safety props.
C Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)-Part I
Awarded Date: 09/22/03-10/01/04
Awarded $38,508 for fire equipment.
2003 HSGP-Part II
Awarded Date: 10/31/04-03/31/05
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Awarded $155,342 to purchase turnout gear, SCBA units, and communication equipment.
Q4 HSGP
Ius: Closed
. arded $84,291 10 purchase communicalion equipment and a command vehicle.
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2005 HSGP
Status: Closed
Awarded $41,385 to purchase an incident response vehicle and 3 sets of personal protective equipment.
2006 HSGP
Status: Closed
Awarded $18,246 to purchase generators and communication equipment.
2007 HSGP
Status: Active
Awarded $13,827 to purchase disaster awareness guides and family disaster guides to provide to the public.
2002 Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS)-Phase I
Awarded Date: OS/24/02-11/24/03
Status: Closed
The Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, is in charge with assisting local government to plan,
develop, purchase special pharmaceuticals, initiate the equipping and identify the training requirements for a MMRS as the
principal resource in responding to the health and medical consequences of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and/or
explosive weapon of mass destruction event. SBCFD was awarded $400,000 to develop and implement the MMRS program.
2002 MMRS-Phase II
Awarded Date: OS/24/02-11/24/03
Status: Closed
Awarded $200,000, as modification 2 to the initial contract.
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G2 MMRS-Phase III
Awarded Date: 5/24/02-11/24/03
Status: Active
Awarded $280,000, as modification 3 to the initial contract.
EMW-2004-GR-D779
Performance Period: 10/1/04-3131/06
Project Name: 2004 MMRS Program
Status: Closed
FEMA awarded existing MMRS jurisdictions funding and we were awarded the Capability Focus Area and Sustainment of
Enhanced Capabilities in the amount of $400,000.
2005 MMRS
Status: Closed
San Bernardino County Fire Department was required to administer the grant for the Department of Homeland Security and
awarded us $220,000. We purchased medical supplies, respirator fit tester, in suit communications for SCBAs, search cameras,
deployable shelter systems, video conferencing, advanced life support mannequin for training, and search camera.
2006 MMRS
Status: Closed
Awarded $232,330 to purchase a command vehicle, communication equipment, EMS equipment, SCBA equipment, hazardous
materials equipment, and computer equipment.
2007 MMRS
Status: Active
Awarded $258,145 to purChase ventilators, defibrillators, pharmaceuticals, generators, 163 web gear, 19 fire shelters, headsets,
r;munications, MDCs, utility vehicle stakebody, storage containers, training, and conferences expenses.
~01 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)
Project No. EM0126
Awarded Date: 01/01/01-06/30/02
Status: Closed
Awarded $81,000 to purchase heavy rescue tool, airbag rescue system, and 20% for the heavy rescue.
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2005 OTS
Project No. EM0517
O.rded Date: 10/01/04-09/30/05
us: Closed
San Bernardino County Fire Department was required to administer the grant for OTS and the city was awarded $90,000 for
extrication equipment.
2006 OTS
Project No. EM0604
Awarded Date: 10/01/05-09/30/06
Status: Closed
Awarded $78,500 to purchase thermal imaging device and extrication equipment.
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. Assurances and Certifications
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em 20-16A
You must read and sign these assurances by providing your password and checking the box at the bottom of this page.
Note: Fields marked with an * are required.
Assurances Non-Construction Programs
Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have any questions, please contact
the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If
such is the cese, you will be notified.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant:
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1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial
capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning,
management and completion of the project described in this application.
2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if appropriate, the State,
through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or
documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally
accepted accounting standards or agency directives.
Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constnutes or
presents the appearance of personal gain.
Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding
agency.
Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Section 4728-4763) relating to
prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes or regulations
specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900,
Subpart F).
6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color
or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. Sections 1681-
1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis ofsex; (c) Section 504 ofthe Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. Section 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps;
(d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. Sections 6101-6107), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) Sections 523 and 527 of the Public Health
Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290-dd-3 and 290-ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and
drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1968 (42 U.S.C. Section 3601 et seq.), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other
nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being
made; and Gl the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application.
7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Title II and III of the Unifonn Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and
equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or Federally
assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interest in real property acquired for project purposes
regardless of Federal participation in purchases.
8. Will comply with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. Sections 1501-1508 and 7324-7328), which limit the
political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with
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Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. Sections 327-333), regarding labor standards for Federally assisted
construction sub agreements.
10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster
Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in
the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is
$10,000 or more.
11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of
environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190)
and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of
wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation offload hazards in flood plains in accordance with EO 11988;
(e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the
Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. Section 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to
State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42
U.S.C. Section 7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking
Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93-523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205).
12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. Section 1271 et seq.) related to protecting
components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.
13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and
the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.).
14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development,
and related activities supported by this award of assistance.
15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et
seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or
other activities supported by this award of assistance.
16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. Section 4801 et seq.) which
prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.
17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit
Act of 1984.
18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and
policies governing this program.
19. It will comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act
(29 U.S.C. 201), as they apply to employees of institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other non-profit
organizations.
Signed by Norma Camarena on 03/2412008
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Assurances and Certifications
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You must read and sign these assurances by providing your password and checking the box at the bottom of this page.
C: Fields marked with an . are required. .
Certifications Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters and Drug-Free Workplace
Requirements.
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the cartification to which they are required to attest.
Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included In the regulations before completing this form. Signature
on this form provides for compliance with cartification requiremants under 44 CFR Part 18, "New Restrictions on Lobbying; and
44 CFR Part 17, "Govemment-wide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement) and Govemment-wide Requirements for
Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)." The certifications shall be treated as a material reprasentation of fact upon which reliance will be
placed when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines to award the covered transaction, grant, or cooperative
agreement.
1. Lobbying
A. As required by the section 1352, Title 31 of the US Code, and implemanted at 44 CFR Part 18 for persons (entering) into a
grant or cooperative agreement over $100,000, as defined at 44CFR Part 18, the applicant certifies that:
(a) No Federal appropriated funds hava been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the undersigned to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal
grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement and extension, continuation, renewal amendment or
modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement.
(b) If any other funds than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing
or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative
agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities", in
accordance with its instructions.
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(c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all
the sub awards at all tiers (including sub grants, contracts under grants and cooperative agreements and sub
contract(s)) and that all sub recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
2. Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters (Direct Recipient)
A. As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 44CFR Part 67, for prospective
participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 44 CFR Part 17, Section 17.510-A, the applicant certifies that it and its
principals:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of
Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal
department or agency.
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civilian judgment
rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to
obtain or perform a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of
Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or
destruction of records, making false statements, or recaiving stolen property.
(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a govemment entity (Federal, State, or
local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1 )(b) of this certification: and
(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or mora public transactions (Federal,
State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and
Cvhere the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to
this application.
3. Drug-Free Workplace (Grantees other than individuals)
As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 44CFR Part 17, Subpart F, for grantees, as defined at
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44 CFR part 17, Sections 17.615 and 17.620:
C (A) The applicant certifies that it will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and
specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;
(b) Establishing an on-going drug free awareness program to inform employees about:
(1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2) The grantees policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;
and
(4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
(c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant to be
given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a);
(d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of
employment under the grant, the employee will:
(1) Abide by the terms of the statement and
(2) Notify the employee in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal
drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such
conviction.
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(e) Notifying the agency, in writing within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph
(d )(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of
convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to the applicable DHS awarding
office, i.e. regional office or DHS office.
(f) Taking one of the following actions, against such an employee, within 30 calendar days of
receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted:
(1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including
termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended; or
(2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health,
law enforcement or other appropriate agency.
(g) Makin9 a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug free workplace through implementation of
paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f).
(B) The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection
with the specific grant:
Place of Performance
Street City State Zip Action
2641 North E Street San Bernardino Callfomia 92405 -3425
1201 West Ninth Street San Bernardino California 92411 -2213
1640 Kendall Drive San Bernardino CaIWomie 92407 -2800
Qvanderblll Way San Bemardino California 92408 -3552
1 North Medical Center Drive San Bemardlno CaIWomia 92411 -1289
200 East Third Street San Bemardino California 92410 -4804
202 Meridan Avenue San Bernardino California 92410 -1330
6065 North Palm Avenue San Bernardino California 92407 -4804
1920 Del Rosa Avenue San Bernardino California 92404 -5641
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282 West 40th Street
3398 East Highland Avenue
COUth Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino
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Alternate Contact Information Number 1
Deputy Chief
N/A
Mat
Fratus
909-384-5286 Ext.
909-384-5286 Ext.
909-384-5281
fratus _ ma@sbcity.org
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Serrano
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The City of San Bemardino Fire Department was awarded the 2007 Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $13.827 and the
2007 Metropolitan Medical Response System in the amount of $285.145. .
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City of San Bemardino Fire Department
Regional Request
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95-6000772
143532153
200 East Third Street
San Bemardino
Califomia
92410 - 4889
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200 East Third Street
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Fire Department Characteristics (Part I)
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v,at kind of organization do you represent?
If you answered combination, above, what is the percentage
of career members in your organization?
. What type of community will your regional project serve
(what is the make up of the majority of the region affected by
the project)?
. What is the square mileage of the region affected by the
project?
. In what county/parish is the host applicant physically
located? If you have more than one station, in what
county/parish is your main station located?
. Does your region protect critical infrastructure of the state?
. How much of your region's land use is for agriculture, wild
land, open space, or undeveloped properties?
. What percentage of your region's land use is for commercial,
industrial, or institutional purposes?
. What percentage of your region's land is used for residential
purposes?
All Paid/Career
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Suburban
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County of San Bemardino
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28%
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. What is the permanent resident population of your region
~ed?
. w many active firefighters (including firefighters dual- 166
Ined in EMS) and active EMS members are in your region?
. How many active members does your EMS region have that
meet the minimum EMS certification standards as dictated by
your jurisdiction or State?
. How many stations are in your region? 12
. What services are provided by your organization and the organizations participating in the regional application?
Medical First Response Hazmat Operational Level
Hazmat Technical Levelltd>
Basic Life Support Non-Transport
Rescue Fire Suppression
Structural Fire Suppression
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Advanced Life Support Non-Transport
Swift Water Rescue
Wildland Fire Suppression
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Rescue Operational Level
Vehicle Extraction
Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF)
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The San Manuel Fire Department operating
budget percentage is 2% grants and 98% other.
The 98% of the fire department's annual operating
budget is derived from tribal general fund and
student fees generated from training courses
conducted at the San Manuel Regional Center.
The City of Highland and City of San Bemardino of
the operating budget is derived from 100% taxes.
. How many vehicles are operational within the region in each of the types or class of vehicle listed below? You must include
vehicles that are leased or on long-term loan as well as any vehicles that have been ordered or otherwise currently under
contract for purchase or lease by your organization but not yet in your possession. Enter numbers only and enter 0 if you do not
have any of the vehicles below.
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. What is the total number of line of duty member fatalities in your region
over the last three years?
. What is the total number of line of duty member injuries in your region over
the last three years?
. What is the cumulative total of the three-year average budgets of all
participating organizations in this project?
. What percentage of this declared budget is dedicated to personnel costs
(salary, fringe, and overtime)?
. What percentage of the declared operating budget is derived from:
Enter numbers only, percentages must sum up to 100%
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Grants?
Donations?
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Other?
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Type or Class of Vehicle
Engines (or Pumpers):
Pumper, PumperfTanker, RescuelPumper, Foam Pumper, CAFS Pumper, Quint (Aerial device
of less than 76 feet), Type I, Type II, Type III Engine
Tankers:
Tanker, Tender. Foam TankerfTender (greater than 1,250 gallon tank capacity)
Aerial Apparatus:
Aerial Ladder Truck, Telescoping, ArtIculating, Ladder Towers, Platform, Tiller Ladder Truck,
Quint (Aerial device of 76 feet or greater)
Brush/Quick atteck :
Brush Truck, Patrol Unit (Pick up wi Skid Unit), Quick Attack Unit, Mini-Pumper, Type IV, Type
V, Type VI Engine
Rescue Vehicles:
Rescue Squad, Rescue (Light, Medium, Heevy), Technical Rescue Vehicle, Hazardous
Crials Untt
er:
S Chase Vehicle, Air/Light Untt, Rehab Untts, Bomb Unit, Technical Support (Command,
Operational Support/SUpply), Hose Tender, Salvage Truck, ARFF (Aircraft Rescue Firefighting),
Command/Mobile Communications Vehicle, Fire Boats (more than 13 feet long), Other Vehicle
2007
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Total Number of
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Riding Positions
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152
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2006
2005
. How many responses per year by category? (Enter whole numbo", only. If you have no calls for any of the categories. entar 0)
Working Structural Fires 331 388 366
False Alarms/Good Intent Calls 1587 1546 1578
Vehicle Fires 278 255 311
Vegetation Fires 248 293 277
EMS-BLS Response Calls 673 1110 1972
EMS-ALS Response Calls 20252 19728 19775
EMS-BLS Scheduled Transports 0 0 0
EMS-ALS Scheduled Transports 0 0 0
Vehicle Accidents w/o Extrication 2024 2026 2298
Vehicle Extrications 417 440 402
Other Rescue 46 40 24
Hazardous Condition/Materials Calls 235 288 256
Service Calls 361 40 471
Other Calls and Incidents 418 552 522
Total 26870 26706 28252
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~etation fires?
1322
346
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C. Select a program for which you are applying. If you are interested in applying under both Vehicle Acquisition and Operations
Safety, and/or regional application you will need to submit separate applications. .
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Operations and Safety
.2. Will this grant benefit more than one organization?
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If you answered Ves to Question 2 above, please explain.
If awarded funding for the traffic signal preemption system will benefit San Manuel Indian Reservation Fire Department and
California Fire Department serving Highland. California.
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Training
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Other Specialized (explain) - Traffic Signal Preemption System-
Intersection Equipment
Other Specialized (explain) - Traffic Signal Premption System-
Intersection Installation
Other Specialized (explain). Traffic Signal Preemption System-
Vehicle equipment
Other Specialized (explain) - Traffic Signal Preemption System-
Vehicle Installation
Other Specialized (explain) - Traffic Signal Preemption System-other
required components
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Number of units Cost per unit Total Cost Action
20 $ 5,550 $ 111,000 View Details
20 $ 2,250 $ 45.000 View Details
30 $1,000 $ 30,000 View Details
30 $750 $ 22,500 View Details
1 $ 3.500 $ 3,500 View Details
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Federal and Applicant Share
Federal Share
Applicant Share
Federal Rate Sharing (%)
$171,100
$42,775
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c. Local $ 0
d. Other Sources $ 0
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information on the project, cost share match, or if you have an indirect cost agreement with a federal agency.
Total Budget
$ 213,875
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project's description and budget, (2) your organization's financial need, (3) the benefrt to be derived from the cost of your project,
and (4) how the activities requested in your application will help your organization's daily operations and how this grant will
protect life and property.
The San Bemardino City Fire Department is requesting funding from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for a regional
project. The regional project is to purchase and install traffic signal preemption systems in 20 local intersections. In collaboration
to implement this system is the following entities: San Bemardino City Fire Department, Califomia Fire Department - serving City
of Highland, and San Manuel Fire Department - serving San Manuel Indian Reservation. We are committed to this project to
ensure the health and safety of our firefighters. The systems is designed to increase safety, reduce emergency response times,
and decrease risk of traffic accidents caused by vehicles failing to yield the right of way to emergency vehicles.
Description of Project:
The traffic signal preemption (TSP) system will be installed in common boundaries and response routes to enhance the safety
and effectiveness of current emergency response procedures. None of the agencies have ever owned a TSP system. The San
Bemardino City Fire Department, City of Highland, and the San Manuel Fire Department serve over 252,000 citizens and the
QManuel Fire Department provides service to both cities on a regular basis via automatic and mutual-aid. The City of
land and San Bemardino are developed communities with Significant traffic issues that affect the ability to provide consistent
ponses to all emergencies safely. A recent response study conducted by the San Bemardino City Fire Department cited
implementation of a traffic signal preemption (TSP) system as a solution to help improve response times, create safer
intersections, and improve service.
Background:
The mission of all three Fire Departments is to preserve and protect the lives and property of the community by providing
services that include fire suppression, rescue of victims, other forms of rescue (vehicle entrapment, building collapse, water), and
hazardous materials management. All members and staff are trained and state certified and respond to over 40,000 emergency
calls. Quick response is critical in nearly every call.
The City of San Bemardino, the City of Highland, and the San Manuel Indian Reservation are located in the Inland Empire of
Southern Califomia, approximately 40 miles east of the City of Los Angeles. The City of San Bernardino is approximately 64
square miles and Highland is 13.6 square miles. All three of these agencies share common response boundaries. More than half
of all Fire Department responses pass through commonly used intersections between these three agencies. Traffic volume at
these commonly used intersections number several thousand per day. There are 20 existing signalized intersections sharing
common boundaries or response corridors which are heavily used by residents of San Bemardino and Highland and other
surrounding, growing suburban communities for commuting to work or performing daily business throughout the communities.
The result is significant traffic congestion, particularly during morning and evening rush hours, along the same corridors
frequently used by the Fire Department for emergency response. In addition, it is expected a new regional airport complex in the
City of San Bemardino, near the boundaries of the City of Highland, is set to expand within the next few years. This will increase
traffic problems in the area. The common response corridors primarily run along East Highland Avenue, Del Rosa Drive, 9th
Avenue, 5th Street, 3rd Street, Sterling Avenue, Victoria Avenue, and Baseline Avenue. These corridors are the locations we
collectively have determnined need the TSP systems.
San Bemardino City Fire Department is conducting a response time study utilizing the TSP system. The preliminary data has
Cwn a decrease in the response time average to emergency incidents from 3.97 minutes to 3.46 minutes to common address
lin the pilot fire station's first due response area. This is a 12.85% reduction in response time.
NFPA 1720 does not specify a response time standard; however, when structural fires can reach flashover in as little as seven
minutes, the department's mission of fire suppression is compromised in areas outside the City's center and fire suppression
efforts tend to involve more risk to firefighter safety due to the larger bodies of fire.
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Safety of emergency vehicle driver and citizens is also an issue. Along the route, apparatus drivers must contend with more than
traffic tie-ups, confused motorists and pedestrians. Without the TSP system our emergency vehicles face red lights. In a typical
Qgency run that crosses five signalized intersections, it would not be unusual to cross against the red light at least two times.
. ter safety will be added to emergency providers and the citizens by the improvement of signal coordination. Thereby helping
inimize the amount of red lights crossed. Crossing red signal lights during responses puts the public as well as the
emergency team at risk. NFPA statistics indicate that motor vehicle accidents while responding to incidents remain a major
cause of firefighter injury and death, most of those accidents occur at intersections.
Planned Major Budget Activity:
San Bernardino City Fire Department, California Fire of Highland, and the San Manuel Fire Department have determined that the
solution to maintaining and improving service in the face of increasing traffic congestion and delay is implementation of a TSP
system. With a TSP system, traffic movement is better managed, response time is improved, and fire apparatus can cover its
route in the safest, most efficient way. Studies conducted in cities with TSP systems indicate an average of 20 percent response
time improvement. One recent study in Monroe County (Rochester), New York indicated a nearly 40 percent improvement in
response time with TSP. A study in one city (St. Paul, Minnesota) showed a 71 percent decrease in intersection accidents
following TSP implementation. And (while not included in this funding request) the EMS and Police departments can and will
equip their vehicles and also benefit from this important public safety tool. A TSP system would stabilize and improve response
times-regardless of time of day-for all agencies.
If awarded, the San Bernardino City Fire Department and City of Highland, plan to equip 20 intersections on seven major
response corridors and thirty (30) vehicles with preemption equipment:
Detail of Costs:
Intersection equipment ($5,500 x 20 = $111,000)
Intersection installation ($2,250 x 20 = $45,000)
Vehicle equipment ($1,000 x 30 = $30,000)
Vehicle installation ($750 x 30 = $22,500)
Other required components ($3,500 x 1 lot = $3,500)
~~r installation ($1,875 x 1 lot = $1,875)
~jOnal Project Total Cost: $213,875
Preemption equipment selected would be a standard emitter/receiver based system. The standard system will be the most
economical for all agencies and follows the standard system used throughout San Bernardino County. Using an emitter based
TSP system, was agreed upon by the San Bernardino County Fire Chiefs Association in the early 1990's. Use ofTSP will
become an integral part of the San Bernardino City Fire Department, Cal-Fire of Highland and San Manuel Fire Department's
emergency response. Apparatus drivers will be trained in system operation, and to continue departmental standard operational
procedure for driving to an emergency scene (to drive as if there were no TSP and let the system provide the green lights).
In addition to addressing the problems of moving traffic, decreasing response time and improving safety, a TSP system supports
response to CBRNE and protection of critical infrastructure. In response to a CBRNE, it is critical to reach emergency scenes
quickly. However, evacuations and/or people trying to get home further increase traffic congestion and response challenges that
can be addressed with TSP. Several large schools and churches identified in county emergency reception plans are along the
congested traffic corridors for which TSP funding is sought. Critical infrastructure within both city limits includes electric
substations, rail and bridges, gas pipelines and telecommunications/fiber optic facilities. A TSP system will allow all three fire
departments to better respond to all hazards.
Benefits to the Community and the Department:
Benefits from implementation of a TSP system are Widespread. The community, the Fire Department, the EMS and Police
Departments, and neighboring communities all stand to gain. In addition, this TSP solution was developed in partnership and
with the support of the City's Traffic Engineering Department.
The community benefits from improved response time and safety. Flashover potential and attendant property damage can be
reduced; lives and property are better protected. Fire Department Paramedics will also arrive to medical emergencies sooner.'
With intersection control during emergency response, civilian drivers benefit from reduced accident potential.
Qire Departments will benefit from improved response safety, reduced driver stress, and the ability to reach emergency
les quickly-to gain control of situations sooner, lessen the number of out of control fires, and provide emergency medical
as rapidly as possible. Through faster EMS response, the extent of victim illness and/or injury can be minimized. Considering
that a victim of cardiac arrest needs medical attention within four minutes, and that these agencies respond to over 40,000 calls
annually, their need for TSP is great.
The City's Traffic Engineering Departments for both San Bemardino and Highland worked as a partner with the Fire Department
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to develop this TSP system plan. The participation and support of Traffic Engineering is critical to setting up an effective TSP
system in terms of coordinating traffic controller functions and setting appropriate ranges for most efficient and effective system
Cility to Fund Locally:
The San Bernardino City Fire Department and Cal-Fire of Highland are funded by community tax dollars. Funding is limited by a
slowing economy and a weak housing market. The cost of a TSP system is outside the funding ability of the all three Fire
Departments.
While funds are not available from the Cities, the fire departments recommended implementation of a TSP system to maintain
and improve services.
Additional Relevant Information:
The San Bemardino City Fire Department. Cal-Fire of Highland and San Manuel Fire Department have mutual aid agreements
with neighboring communities and each other. The ability of the San Bemardino City Fire Department, Cal-Fire of Highland and
San Manuel Fire Department to quickly reach their borders, directly contributes to improved mutual aid response thereby
benefitting all 3 agencies and the citizens that they serve.
In summary, implementation of a TSP system is one thing the San Bemardino City Fire Department, Cal-Fire of Highland and
San Manuel Fire Department can do to make day-to-day life better for the citizens of our community and members of our
departments. Funding would make a TSP system possible; without it, response time and safety will remain a long-term issue.
* Please describe all grants that you have received from DHS including any AFG grants received from DHS or FEMA, for
example, 2002 AFG grant for vehicle or 2003 ODP grant for exercises. (Enter "N/A" if Not Applicable)
EMW-2002-FG-06494/closed: 12/1/02-5/1/04
Awarded to develop and implement a Wellness Fitness Program. We purchased exercise equipment for all fire stations, provided
physical and assessment examinations and trained employees to be peer fitness trainers.
r JW-2003-FG-11600/closed: 9/17/04-09/16/05
~arded to purchase defibrillators, self-contained breathing apparatus, XTS500 model III portable radios, Bendix King
GPH5102S000 handheld radios, clam shell batteries, and swiftwater rescue equipment.
EMW-2005-FP-01812/Closed: 03/02/06-09/02/07
Awarded $85,000 for the purpose of a juvenile fire-setter program, general prevention/awareness, a fire safety trailer, and fire
safety props.
2003 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)-Part I
Awarded Date: 09/22/03-10/01/04
Awarded $38,508 for fire equipment.
2003 HSGP-Part II
Awarded Date: 10/31/04-03/31/05
Awarded $155,342 to purchase tumout gear, SCBA units, and communication equipment.
2004 HSGP
Status: Closed
Awarded $84,291 to purchase communication equipment and a command vehicle.
2005 HSGP
Status: Closed
Awarded $41,385 to purchase an incident response vehicle and 3 sets of personal protective equipment.
2006 HSGP
Status: Closed
~warded $18,246 to purchase generators and communication equipment.
\..d07 HSGP
Status: Active
Awarded $13,827 to purchase disaster awareness guides and family disaster guides to provide to the public.
2002 Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS)-Phase I
Awarded Date: OS/24/02-11/24/03
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. Status: Closed
The Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, is in charge with assisting local govemment to plan,
~eloP' purchase special pharmaceuticals, initiate the equipping and identify the training requirements for a MMRS as the
. cipal resource in responding to the health and medical consequences of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and/or
losive weapon of mass destrucllon event. SBCFD was awarded $400,000 to develop and implement the MMRS program.
2002 MMRS-Phase II
Awarded Date: OS/24/02-11/24/03
Status: Closed
Awarded $200,000, as modification 2 to the initial contracl.
2002 MMRS-Phase III
Awarded Date: 5/24/02-11/24/03
Status: Acllve
Awarded $280,000, as modification 3 to the Initial contracl.
EMW-2004-GR-0779
Performance Period: 10/1/04-3/31/06
Project Name: 2004 MMRS Program
Status: Closed
FEMA awarded existing MMRS jurisdictions funding and we were awarded the Capability Focus Area and Sustainment of
Enhanced Capabilities in the amount of $400,000.
2005 MMRS
Status: Closed
San Bernardino County Fire Department was required to administer the grant for the Department of Homeland Security and
awarded us $220,000. We purchased medical supplies, respirator fit tester, in sun communications for SCBAs, search cameras,
deployable shelter systems, video conferencing, advanced life support mannequin for training, and search camera.
2006 MMRS
Cus: Closed
. rded $232,330 to purchase a command vehicle, communication equipment, EMS equipment, SCBA equipment, hazardous
materials equipment, and computer equipment.
2007 MMRS
Status: Aclive
Awarded $258,145 to purchase ventilators, defibrillators, pharmaceuticals, generators, 163 web gear, 19 fire shelters, headsets,
communications, MDCs, utility vehicle stakebody, storage containers, training, and conferences expenses.
2001 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)
Projecl No. EM0126
Awarded Date: 01/01/01-06/30/02
Status: Closed
Awarded $81,000 to purchase heavy rescue tool, airbag rescue system, and 20% for the heavy rescue.
2005 OTS
Project No. EM0517
Awarded Date: 10/01/04-09/30/05
Status: Closed
San Bernardino County Fire Department was required to administer the grant for OTS and the city was awarded $90,000 for
extrication equipment.
2006 OTS
Projecl No. EM0604
Awarded Date: 10/01/05-09/30/06
Status: Closed
Awarded $78,500 to purchase thermal imaging device and extrication equipment.
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capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning,
management and completion of the project described in this application.
2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if appropriate, the State,
through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or
documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally
accepted accounting standards or agency directives.
Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or
presents the appearance of personal gain.
Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding
agency.
Will comply with the Intergovemmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Section 4728-4763) relating to
prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes or regulations
specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900,
Subpart F).
6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color
or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. Sections 1681-
1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. Section 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps;
(d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. Sections 6101-6107), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) Sections 523 and 527 of the Public Health
Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290-dd-3 and 290-ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and
drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1968 (42 U.S.C. Section 3601 et seq.), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other
nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being
made; and 0) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application.
7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Title II and III of the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and
equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or Federally
assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interest in real property acquired for project purposes
regardless of Federal participation in purchases.
8. Will comply with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. Sections 1501-1508 and 7324-7328), which limit the
political activities of employees whose principal employment activ~ies are funded in whole or in part w~
Federal funds.
9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. Sections 276a to 2768- 7),
the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. Section 276c and 18 U.S.C. Sections 874), and the Contract Work Hours and
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Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. Sections 327-333), regarding labor standards for Federally assisted
construction sub agreements.
10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster
Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in
the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is
$10,000 or more.
11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of
environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.l. 91-190)
and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of
wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in flood plains in accordance with EO 11988;
(e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the
Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. Section 1451 et seq.); (I) conformity of Federal actions to
State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42
U.S.C. Section 7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking
Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.l. 93-523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205).
12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. Section 1271 et seq.) related to protecting
components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.
13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and
the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-l et seq.).
14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human SUbjects involved in research, development,
and related activities supported by this award of assistance.
15. Will comply with the laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et
seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or
other activities supported by this award of assistance.
16. Will comply with the lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. Section 4801 et seq.) which
prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.
17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Si'ngle Audit
Act of 1984.
18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and
policies governing this program.
19. It will comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of the Federal Fair labor Standards Act
(29 U.S.C. 201), as they apply to employees of institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other non-profit
organizations.
Signed by Norma Camarena on 03127/2008
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Assurances and Certifications
'Form 20.16C
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You must read and sign these assurances by providing your password and checking the box at the bottom of this page.
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\....-: Fields marked with an . are required.
Certifications Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters and Drug-Free Workplace
Requirements.
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest.
Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this form. Signature
on this form provides for compliance w~h certification requirements under 44 CFR Part 18, "New Restrictions on Lobbying; and
44 CFR Part 17, "Govemment-wide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement) and Govemment-wide Requirements for
Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)." The certifications shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be
placed when the Department of Homeland Secur~ (DHS) determines to award the covered trensaction, grant, or cooperative
agreement.
1. Lobbying
A. As required by the section 1352, Tijle 31 of the US Code, and implemented at 44 CFR Part 18 for persons (entering) into a
grant or cooperative agreement over $100,000, as defined at 44CFR Part 18, the applicant certifies that:
(a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the undersigned to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal
grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement and extension, continuation, renewal amendment or
modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement.
(b) If any other funds than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing
or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative
agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities", in
accordance with its instructions.
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(c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all
the sub awards at all tiers (including sub grants, contracts under grants and cooperative agreements and sub
contract(s)) and that all sub recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
2. Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters (Direct Recipient)
A. As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 44CFR Part 67, for prospective
participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 44 CFR Part 17, Section 17.510-A, the applicant certifies that it and its
principals:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of
Federal benefils by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered trensactions by any Federal
department or agency.
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civilian judgment
rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to
obtain or perform a public (Federal, State, or local) trensaction or contrect under a public transaction; violation of
Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or
destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property.
(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal, State, or
local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1 )(b) of this certification: and
(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions (Federal,
State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and
Chere the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to
this application. .
3. Drug-Free Workplace (Grantees other than individuals)
As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented al'44CFR Part 17, Subpart F, for grantees, as defined at
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44 CFR part 17, Sections 17.615 and 17.620:
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(A) The applicant certifies that it will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and
specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;
(b) Establishing an on-going drug free awareness program to inform employees about:
(1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2) The grantees policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;
and
(4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
(c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant to be
given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a);
(d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of
employment under the grant, the employee will:
(1 ) Abide by the terms of the statement and
(2) Notify the employee in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal
drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such
conviction.
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(e) Notifying the agency, in writing within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph
(d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of
convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to the applicable DHS awarding
office, i.e. regional office or DHS office.
(t) Taking one of the following actions, against such an employee, within 30 calendar days of
receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted:
(1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including
termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended; or
(2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health,
law enforcement or other appropriate agency.
(g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug free workplace through implementation of
paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (t).
(B) The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection
with the specific grant:
Place of Performance
Street
City
State
Zip
Action
If your place of performance is different from the physicel address provided by you in the Applicant Information, press Add Place
of Performance bullon above to ensure that the correct place of performance has been specified. You can add multiple addresses
cepeating this process multiple times.
Section 17.630 of the regulations provide that a grantee that is a State may elect to make one certiflC8tion in each Federal fiscal
year. A copy of which should be included with each application for DHS funding. States and State agencies may elect to use a
Statewide certification.
Assurances and Certifications
Signed by Norma Camarena on 03/27/2008
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r. complete if applying for a grant for more than $100,000 and have lobbying activities. See Form 20-16C for lobbying activities
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This form is not applicable
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