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Home My WebLink About22-Fire Department CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION From: Larry R. Pitzer, Fire Chief Dept: Fire ORIGiNAL Subject: Resolution authorizing the San Bernardino City Fire Department to apply for and administer the FY 2005 Fire Prevention and Safety grant submitted to the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency. Date: September 13,2005 MC/C Meeting Date: October 3, 2005 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: 09/13/05 Grants Ad Hoc Committee-Item recommended for approval. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution. l Contact Person: Larrv R. Pitzer Phone: (909) 384-5286 Supporting data attached: Staff Report, Resolution, and Application Ward: CityWide FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: $ Amount: Source: (Acct No.) Finance: Council Notes: ~-:1 . ;hDOS'- 33J- 10 / 'tJ/1JS , , Agenda Item No. JJ- STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the San Bernardino City Fire Department to apply for and administer the FY 2005 Fire Prevention and Safety grant submitted to the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency. BACKGROUND: The Department of Homeland Security has announced the availability of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program for 2005 Fire Prevention and Safety grant funding. The on-line application period opened on September 6,2005 and is scheduled to close on October 7, 2005. On September 13, 2005, the Fire Department attended the Grants Ad Hoc Committee to request authorization to submit the on-line grant application. The Grants Committee recommended that the grant be approved and submit a request to the Mayor and Common Council to approve the grant application submittal. Previous Assistance to Firefighters Grant awards have been used by the city to purchase defibrillators, self contained breathing apparatus, swiftwater rescue equipment, fire fighting equipment, and develop and implement a wellness and fitness program. However, the 2005 Fire Prevention and Safety grant will not fund these same programs. The purpose of this year's grant is to reach high-risk target groups in order to mitigate the high incidences of death and injuries. Fire is applying for three project areas that will benefit the community in recognizing and educating the community in preventing at risk groups (attachment A). The application will address the following areas 1) Juvenile Fire Setter Program, 2) San Bernardino Arson Task Force, and 3) Fire Prevention Education Program. Juvenile Fire Setter Proeram The Juvenile Fire Setter Program (JFSP) is designed to reach at risk individuals that have been identified to have fire setting behavior. The Juvenile Fire Setter Program provides the community with a program, in which juveniles involved in fire setting, are evaluated, educated, and redirected at no cost to the individual's family. Also, this program provides the means to reduce the number of juvenile set fires and to refer chronic offenders to the appropriate psychological health care professionals for further care. The purpose of this program is to reduce the number of juvenile related fires by interrupting the fire setting behavior of identified juvenile fire setters. Fire is requesting $20,000 to fund this program. The program will fund personnel costs and an outside expert, Dr. Dian Williams, to educate our fire personnel and outside agencies on identifying and intervening with juvenile fire setters. Dr. Dian Williams has worked with fire setting behavior since 1974 and the Federal Government recognizes her as one of six arson research fellows in the United States. Dr. Williams lectures on fire setting behavior throughout the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Williams serves as a consultant to police departments, criminal and juvenile justice agencies, criminal and civil courts, mental health departments, news and print media, attorneys and schools. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the United States Fire Administration (USF A), most children experience interest in fire between the ages of three to five. According to the USF A, the leading cause of child fire deaths under the age of five is fires set by children also under the age of five. Additionally, 81 % of juveniles who set fires, will continue to do so without proper intervention. The problem only begins at this age. As children age and grow, so do their fires. Severe ramifications for not progressively addressing the problem of juvenile fire setting behavior in any community include: * Dangerous and deadly fire activity continues. * Risk factors increase without intervention. * Children and juveniles set larger and more dangerous fires. * Behavior escalates and transcends into other criminal and dangerous behavior. The Fire Department is often the first contact for juvenile fire setting activity. Thus, the implementation of an efficient Juvenile Fire Setter Program to mitigate a fire setting problem at first contact, or through education, will save lives and property, before the next contact is the result of a tragic fire. The JFSP will consist of three basic components: Education, Intervention, and Law Enforcement. * Education: Initial training and education will be provided for the participating agencies including fire suppression personnel, school teachers and health care workers. Dr. Dian Williams, PhD, RN, CLNC, an expert in the field of juvenile fire setting, will provide this initial training and education. * Intervention: A simple referral system will be in place to appropriately refer juveniles and their parents/guardians to appropriate collaborative agencies or professionals. * Law Enforcement Service: The juvenile system is designed to correct illegal activity through discipline. The juvenile system often handles juvenile issues through Juvenile Probation and the Juvenile District Attorney's Office. San Bernardino Arson Task Force The San Bernardino Arson Task Force (SBATF) is charged with determining the cause and origin of all suspicious fires. The concept of the SBA TF is to coordinate investigative efforts and to utilize and share much needed resources with other agencies, to improve the investigative efficiency on fire-arson investigation cases, within the City of San Bernardino. The city's Arson Unit oversees the coordinated efforts of the SBA TF and is responsible for assuring that fires and arson cases are investigated as thoroughly as resources allow. The total amount requested for the 2 SBA TF is $15,000. The program will fund the purchase of surveillance cameras, flashlights, tape recorders, uniforms, and provide training to the city's Arson Unit. Fire Prevention Education Proeram The Fire Prevention Education Program objectives are to provide the community with information and tools on to prevent fire hazards. All presentations focus on fire facts obtained from the United States Fire Administration, the National Fire Protection Association, the California State Office of Emergency Services, and other teaching resources. The total amount requested for this program is $50,000 to purchase a fire safety house (mobile) and a "Freddie the Fire Truck" robot that will be used at the department's annual Fire Prevention Open House and public events throughout the year. The performance period for the grant will start when the grant IS awarded and will end September 30, 2006. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The total program funding for the Juvenile Fire Setter Program, San Bernardino Arson Task Force, and Fire Prevention Education Program is $85,000, which there is no cost share or matching funds required from the city. The Department of Homeland Security will reimburse the city through an on-line request payment process. There will be no net impact to the City's General Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution. 3 2005 Fire Prevention & Safety Grant Proposed Budget Project Activity: Juvenile Fire Setter Program Brochures/Surveys Expert speaker (Dr. Dian Williams) Venue for presentation Education for fire personnel Personnel cost (overtime) $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 1,000 $ 4,000 $ 9,000 San Bernardino Arson Task Force Surveillance Cameras Flashlights Tape recorders Uniforms Education Fire Prevention! Awareness Program Fire Safety Trailer Freddie the Fire Truck Robot $ 43,000 $ 7,000 Total Costs: 4 Projected Amount $ 20,000 $ 15,000 $ 50,000 $ 85,000 RESOLUTION NO. CC~flf ') RESOLUTIOl'\ OF THE MAYOR Al'\D CO;\Il\10;\, COU~CIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BER.'IARDI:\'O ALTHORIZIl'\G THE SAN BER."'ARDINO CITY FIRE DEPART:\IENT TO APPLY FOR AND ADMIl'\ISTER THE FY 2005 FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GR4.l\'T SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELA!'ID SECL'RITY FEDER\L EMERGENCY MAl\'AGEMENT AGENCY. 3 4 5 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMO!'l COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BER\'ARDINO AS FOLLOWS: 6 7 SECTION 1. The Mayor and Common Council hereby authorize the Fire Chief or his 8 designee to sign and submit the on-line grant application to the Department of Homeland Security 9 Federal Emergency ~anagement Agency for the FY 2005 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant 10 Program. A copy of the on-line grant application is attached as Attachment "A", and incorporated II herein by reference. 12 I I I I 13 //// 14 //// 15 lill 16 , '1..'/ ///1 17 I Iii 18 II Ii 19 / /// 20 Iii I 21 Ii I I 22 I Iii 23 I I II 24 II!I ')- --' I I I I 26 IIII 27 I II I ~O. I~b 28 (0/ g;0 2 RESOLUTIO:'t\ OF THE 1\1 A YOR A:\'D COMMON COUl\'CIL OF THE CITY OF SA:\' BER.~ARDIl\'O ALTHORIZING THE SAI'l BER'\'ARDINO CITY FIRE DEPART:\IE:\T TO APPLY FOR Ai'lD ADMINISTER THE FY 2005 FIRE PREVE:\'TIO:\' A:\'D SAFETY GR.-\:\'T SUB:\IITTED TO THE DEPART:\IENT OF HO\IELAND SECl:RITY FEDER.-\L E:\IERGE:\'CY MA:\'AGEMENT AGENCY. 3 4 5 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and 6 Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a meeting thereof, held on the 7 I day of , 2005. by the following vote, to wit: 8 9 Council Members: ABST AIN ABSENT AYES 1\'A YS 10 ESTRADA 11 LO~GVILLE 12 MCGf.\l\'IS 13 DERRY 14 KELLEY 15 JO~SO?\' 16 \lCC~\1!\1ACK 17 18 Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk 19 20 The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day of ,2005. 21 22 )~ -.) Judith Valles. Mayor City of San Bernardino 24 Approved as to fonn and legal content: 25 26 James F. Penman, City Attorney By -J~1~- ) ( 2 27 28 /) {~ '" ~ ...... Print Application Preparer Information Prefix First Name Middle Initial Last Name Organization Name Address 1 City State Zip Business Phone Home Phone Mobile Phone/Pager Email . Is there a grant-writing fee associated with the preparation of this request? If you answered yes above, what is the fee? Entire Application Preparer Information Ms. Norma Camarena City of San Bernardino Fire Department 200 East Third Street San Bernardino California 92410 - 4889 909-384-5388 Ex!. 1129 909-384-5388 camarena _ no@sbcity.org No $ If yes, please specify: Alternate Contact . Are you the person to be contacted on matters involving this application? Yes nttnc;:-f /nr\rt::ll fpn1~ o(",!firpar~nt/l,n/nrp,.pnt;"n")()n", l~nnl1("~tlf'\n :'nnnt <::Inn icn')nnnt=trrlPR, Pa.:,re 1 of 26 an"n()(), Print Application Contact Information , Title Prefix . First Name Middle Initial , Last Name . Business Phone 'Home Phone Mobile Phone/Pager Fax 'Email . Title Prefix , First Name Middle Initial . Last Name , Business Phone 'Home Phone Mobile Phone/Pager Fax 'Email , ,,. ,,. Page 2 of 26 f'rillla_ry C90tacJJo form_atiQO Fire Chief Mr. Larry R Pitzer 909-384-5286 Ex!. 909-384-5286 Ex!. 909-384-5281 pitzer Ja@sbcity.org Alternate Contact Information Fire Marshal/Division Chief Mr. Doug Dupree 909-384-5388 Ex!. 909-384-5388 Ex!. 909-384-5281 dupree _ do@sbcity,org , " ""^^~I " , ' , . This fiscal year, are you receiving Federal funding from any other grant program for the same purpose for which you are applying for this grant? . This fiscal year, are you receiving Federal funding from any other grant program regardless of purpose? . Is the applicant de!iD..Q.uent on ~my f~c:l~ql.geQP If you answered yes to any of the additional questions above, please provide an explanation in the space provided below: We have been awarded and accepted a contract with the Department of Homeland Security to develop and implement a Metropolitan Medical Resonpse System. Also, we've been awarded the 2003 Assistance to Firefighters grant program and has been combined with the 2004 grant, award number is EMW-2003-FG-11600. Print Application Applicant Information . Organization Name . Type of Applicant If other, please enter the type of Applicant . Are you a Fire Department? If yes, what type of department do you represent? If you answered combination. above. what is the percentage of career members in your organization? . Are you a non-fire based EMS? . Type of community served? . EmploYt:lLJQ~[11ifi~~tiQJlN1Jmber . What IS your OUNs f\liJJllb.eL? Headquarters Physical Address . Physical Address 1 Physical Address 2 . City - State . Zip Mailing Address- . Mailing Address1 Mailing Address2 -City . State - Zip Account information - Type of bank account - Bank routing number - ~djfl;t number on the bottom left hand corner of your check -Your account number Additional Information Page .3 of 26 City of San Bernardino Fire Department Fire Department Yes Career No Urban 95-6000772 143532153 200 East Third Street San Bernardino California 92410 - 4889 200 East Third Street San Bernardino California 92410 - 4889 Checking 121000248 4159283308 No Yes No t......._~. i 1_ ~....~ 1 c_~ ~ ~~~ .1r:__~_~_./:~_ J____ .__..: __ "'\f\f1C 1_.._1: __.: __ .'_--=_. ___: __ "l_--=_.._.__ _ D_ n/....L:I""n^~ Print Application Request Information Page 4 of 20 . 1. Select one of the choices listed below. You can apply for a maximum of 3 projects within an activity. (If YOJ modify your seiectlon, you WI:I iose aata entered urloer t:1e original activity.) Program Name Fire Prevention and Safety Request Details The number of projects and cost for the activity Fire Prevention and Safety are listed in the table below. Activity Fire Prevention and Safety View Project Number of Projects 3 Total Cost S 85,000 '1 . Project Project Information Arson Detection/Prevention 'If you selected other, above, please specify '2. Who is the target audience for the planned project? '3. What is your estimated size of the target audience? . How was this target audience determined? Briefly describe method used (required if selected other than "None of the above" above) '4. Does your proposal include partnerships? (i.e. Fire Departments, community organizations or national/state/local organizations) If you answered Yes to question 4 above, please specify the partner(s): Other Parents and all children 75000 Informal Assessment 2000 San Bernardino Census Yes The San Bernardino City Police Department, San Bernardino City School District, San Bernardino County Behavioral and Mental Health Department, San Bernardino Juvenile Probation Department, San Bernardino County Juvenile District Attorney, and San Bernardino County Social Services. '5. Is it the applicant's intention to continue delivering this program after the grant year? '6. Will your organization periodically evaluate the projects impact on the community? If you answered Yes to question 6 above. please specify: Evaluation of the project's impact will come directly Yes Yes 1-.++_,.... 1:'_ ,..-+.....1 i'__..... ~,... .I'-":_~ ~_,..._... f:__ I___~. ___..: ___ "'Ar\~ ,. ___ __1 ~ _ _...: _ __ 1._ ._0 _ ~ ,., Print Application Page 5 of 26 from the San Bernardino Arson Task Force (SBATF) participants evaluations. This will be measured through increased multi-agency involvement on more Investigations, case reviews, filings, and prosecutions. In addition, training and providing equipment to SBA TF participants will be used to investigate problem areas, in an effort to apprehend arsonists, and/or deter criminal fire activities. -7. In the space provided below, please provide a brief synopsis of the proposed project: The purpose of the San Bernardino Arson Task Force is to coordinate investigative efforts and utilize available resources with other agencies. The primary agencies include San Bernardino City Fire Department, San Bernardino City Police Department, District Attorney's Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. By combing the skills and expertise this will improve the investigative efficiency on fire arson cases. The goals and objectives of the program is to deter arson through education, increase arson awareness (through visible multi-agency efforts on routine and high profile fire arson investigations), increase the initiation and disposition of fire arson investigations, this includes increasing more district attorney case reviews and subsequent prosecutions. '8. In the space provided below, please explain the experience you have in managing the type of project you are proposing: As a member of the San Bernardino City Fire Department for 17 years, I've been involved in collaborative efforts. My current position, Fire Captain, for the Arson Investigation Unit include the supervision of daily operations, coordinating investigative efforts within the unit and outside agencies. The unit is made up of an arson K-9 team and firefighters that are specially trained in the investigation of arson fires. The unit is one of the primary agencies responsible in forming the East Valley Investigators Network, which provides networking and training opportunities for area fire and bomb investigators. Recently, we entered into an agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive to provide Fire-Arson Investigation services within its operational jurisdiction. Budget Item 'Item 'Select Object Class If you selected other above, please specify - Number of units . Cost per unit Description The space to the right can be used to provide further clarification on the costs (i.e. personnel costs: number of hours/rate/staff; or meeting costs: number of meetings/days/attendees). Budget justification should be included In the project narrative. Survelliance Cameras Equipment 2 (Whole number only) S 1000 (Whole dollar amounts only) To be utilized in areas experiencing increased fire activity to apprehend arson suspects and deter arson activity. Budget Item 'Item 'Select Object Class If you selected other above, please specify , Number of units , Cost per unit Flashlights Equipment 10 (Whole number only) $ 100 (Whole dollar amounts only) Description The space to the right can be used to provide further clarification on the costs (I.e. personnel costs: To be provided to arson task force members for use on fire arson httnc' l/nArf-::l: 1 fprY'l":!. CTn,'/{';.,.a,cn"-:lT'lot /;C-""' /9"\?"o,..<:>.......t;............ "')nfl, I....__l~ .........+:.......... /_-:._+ ~__ ~ __ '1_......::_4._.~__ _ 0 ^J""/,.....n.^~ Print Application number of hours'rate/staff. or meeting costs: number of meetings/days/attendees). Budget Justification should be Included In the project narrative. Budget Item "Item "Select Object Class If you selected other above, please specify " Number of units " Cost per unit Description The space to the right can be used to provide further clarification on the costs (ie. personnel costs: number of hours/rate/staff; or meeting costs: number of meetings/days/attendees). Budget Justification should be Included rn the project narrative. Budget Item "Item "Select Object Class If you selected other above, please specify . Number of units " Cost per unit Description The space to the right can be used to provide further clarification on the costs (I.e. personnel costs: number of hours/fate/stalf: or meeting costs: number of meetings/days/attendees). Budget justification should be Included In the project narrative. Budget Item 'Item . Select Object Class If you selected other above, please specify . Number of units . Cost per unit Description The space to the light can be used to provide further clarification on the costs (I.e. personnel costs: number of hours/rate/staff; or meeting costs: number of meetings/days/attendees). Budget justification should be Included In the project narrative. Budget Item 'Item 'Select Object Class if you selected other above, please specify . Number of units Cost per unit Description Page 6 of 26 investigations. Fire and Law Enforcement education Personnel 4 (Whole number only) S 1000 (Whole dollar amounts only) Education and training will include basic and advanced training relative to all aspects of fire arson investigation. Including fire death investigation classes and serial arson investigations. Overtime cost Personnel 6 (Whole number only) S 1000 (Whole dollar amounts only) Personnel overtime costs associated with attendance during basic and advanced fire-arson-bomb investigations. Video tape recorders Equipment 1 (Whole number only) S 1500 (Whole dollar amounts only) To be utilized by arson task force memebers on fire-arson investigations, survelliance, and training. Audio Tape recorders Equipment 4 (Whole number only) S 125 (Whole dollar amounts only) l...ttnc. ,.I '1"'\f"\rt., 1 f'.7>.............. rrr.'./h...""'n-...nr.t/;,..._I__,.....r.....t;.........'f\f\::./~....._l:_~.:__ /_-=__. ___~ :___l')____~__~ ...._ 0 ^/""'I"'^^,. Print Application The space to the right can be used to provide further clarification on the costs (i.e. personnel costs: number of hours/rate/staff; or meeting costs: number of meetings/days/attendees). Budget Justification should be Included In the project narrative. Page 7 of 26 To be utilized by arson task force members. At least two recorders will be desk recorders capable of recording interviews from a telephone. View Project "1. Project 'If you selected other, above, please specify Project Information Juvenile Firesetter Program '2. Who is the target audience for the planned project? '3. What is your estimated size of the target audience? , How was this target audience determined? Briefly describe method used (required if selected other than "None of the above" above) "4. Does your proposal include partnerships? (i.e. Fire Departments, community organizations or national/state/localorganizations) If you answered Yes to question 4 above, please specify the partner(s) '5. Is it the applicant's intention to continue delivering this program after the grant year? '6. Will your organization periodically evaluate the projects impact on the community? If you answered Yes to question 6 above, please specify: Children under 14 Other Parents and all children 75000 Informal Assessment Projected student population and referrals, Yes San Bernardino City Police Department, San Bernardino County Juvenile District Attorney's Office, San Bernardino County Behavioral Health, San Bernardino Juvenile Probation and Social Services. Yes Yes The first year of the Juvenile Fire Setter Program (JFSP) will focus on the development and Implementation. The second year will focus on the JFSP improvement and long-term maintenance. Monitoring the effectiveness and progress of the Juvenile Fire Setter Program will be evaluated on a monthly and annual basis. The program will have achievable goals and will base its initial success on the number of contacts, either through scheduled educational opportunities, referral, emergent or non-emergent intervention. '7. In the space provided below, please provide a brief synopsis of the proposed project: The San Bernardino City Fire Department Juvenile Fire Setter Program will consist of three basic components: Education, Intervention. and Law Enforcement. Education and training will be provided for collaborative participants, which will focus on need, awareness, and importance of forming an efficient program, Intervention httnc. '",,,t-t.-:ll f-::',..,.,')o ("......,. h,...:>rr.,.~.....t';C',""i......,.a,...,......t~.............'I\f\,/..............l~.............:...........I.....-:'.....+ n__ ;,.._')_~_.__._..,.. o. ('\1""L:.I"'^f\~ Print Application Page S of 26 will include a simple referral system, which will refer juveniles and their parents to appropriate collaborative agencies for appropriate disposition. Law Enforcement service will involve the Juvenile District Attorney's Office and Juvenile Probation. '8. In the space provided below, please explain the experience you have in managing the type of project you are proposing: As a member of the San Bernardino City Fire Department for 17 years, I've been involved in collaborative efforts. My current position, Fire Captain, for the Arson Investigation Unit include the supervision of daily operations, coordinating investigative efforts within the unit and outside agencies. The unit is made up of an arson K,9 team and firefighters that are specially trained in the investigation of arson fires. The unit is one of the primary agencies responsible in forming the East Valley Investigators Network, which provides networking and training opportunities for area fire and bomb investigators. Recently, we entered into an agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive to provide Fire-Arson Investigation services within its operational jurisdiction Budget Item 'Item 'Select Object Class If you selected other above, please specify , Number of units , Cost per unit Description The space to the right can be used to provide further clarrfication on the costs (i.e. personnel costs: number of hours/rate/staff; or meeting costs: number of meetings/days/attendees). Budget justification should be included In the project narrative. Budget Item 'Item 'Select Object Class If you selected other above, please specify , Number of units , Cost per unit Description The space to the right can be used to provide further clarification on the costs (i.e. personnel costs: number of hours/rate/staff; or meettng costs: number of meetings/days/attElndees). Budget justification should be included in the project narrative. Budget Item 'Item 'Select Object Class If you selected other above, please specify , Number of units . Cost per unit Description The space to the nght can be used to prOVide further clarification on the costs (l.e personnel costs: number of hours/rate/staff; or meeting costs: number ,___..___./ ____......_1 J..~_____ ___.Ir._______ Expert Speaker Contractual 1 (Whole number only) S 3000 (Whole dollar amounts only) Cost for airflight, lodging, food, and speaking fees for Dr. Dian Williams. Brochures/Surveys/Referral Forms Supplies Printing 3000 (Whole number only) S 1 (Whole dollar amounts only) Funding is requested for printing forms, stationary, office supplies relative to marketing and educating the public about the Juvenile Fire Setter Program. Venue Contractual 1 (Whole number only) $ 1000 (Whole dollar amounts only) Venue for expert speaker presentation. Appropriately sized venue to host well known speaker for presentation to various fire and law enforcement agencies, behavioral health, and social service ,. Print Application of meetings/days/attendees). Budget Justiflcalion should be Included in the project narralive. Budget Item 'Item 'Select Object Class If you selected other above, please specify , Number of units , Cost per unit Description The space to the rrght can be used to provide further clarification on the costs (i.e. personnel costs: number of hours/rate/staff: or meeting costs: number of meetings/days/attendees). Budget Justification Should be included in the project narrative. Budget Item 'Item 'Select Object Class If you selected other above, please specify . Number of units . Cost per unit Description "" ThE space to the right can be used to provide further clarrfication on the costs (i.e. personnel costs: number of hours'rate/staff; or meeting costs: number of meetings/days/attendees). Budget justification should be inclc;ded in the project narrative. View Project '1. Project 'If you selected other, above, please specify Page 9 of 26 professionals. Fire and Law Enforcement Education Other Training 4 (Whole number only) S 1000 (Whole dollar amounts only) Education and training courses relative to juvenile fire setting activity, behavior, and improving the service of the program. Personnel Overtime Cost Personnel 6 (Whole number only) S 1500 (Whole dollar amounts only) Overtime cost for fire personnel to attend specialized training associated with the Juvenile Fire Setter Program. Project Information Props/Trailers/Safety Village Children under 14 Adults over 65 '2. Who is the target audience for the planned project? '3. What is your estimated size of the target audience? " How was this target audience determined? 73000 Formal Assessment Briefly describe method used (required if selected other than "None of the above" above) 2000 San Bernardino Census '4. Does your proposal include partnerships? (i.e. Fire Departments, community organizations or national/state/local organizations) , u Yes Print Application Page 10 of26 If you answered Yes to question 4 above, please specify the partner(s): San Manuel Tribal and Confire Agency '5. Is it the applicant's intention to continue delivering this program after the grant year? Yes '6. Will your organization periodically evaluate the projects impact on the community? If you answered Yes to question 6 above, please specify: Yes The department will conduct program surveys after presentations to "target audiences," in order to evaluate project impact within our community. *7. In the space provided below, please provide a brief synopsis of the proposed project: The San Bernardino City Fire Department Fire Prevention and Safety Program consists of the Public Education Officer making oral presentations to further reinforce learning fire safety. The department's medic engines and suppression personnel are scheduled to conduct a "show and tell" of fire equipment. The San Bernardino City Fire Department recognizes that audience interest during a presentation increases when medic engines and/or other fire equipment are part of the program. If our department is able to obtain the Fire Safety House and Freddie the Fire Truck robot, we will capitalize on the interest generated by these teaching tools and implement them into the existing Fire Prevention and Safety Program. Our department believes "hands-on" and interactive teaching tools are invaluable. *S. In the space provided below, please explain the experience you have in managing the type of project you are proposing: As the San Bernardino City Fire Department's Public Education Officer, I previously served as a Police Dispatcher training officer for 5 years. The police-training program required that I instruct individuals, provide "hands-on" drills to insure trainees understood and learned the required material. I maintained evaluation reports on students to chart their progression, evaluate training tools, lessons, and success rates. The police-training program is similar to this proposed project, in that I am familiar with formulating lesson plans, maintaining evaluation surveys, and synthesizing information to adjust lesson plans in order to maximize teaching opportunities. In addition, I obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of California, Riverside. Budget Item 'Item *Select Object Class If you selected other above, please specify * Number of units . Cost per unit Description The space to the right can be used to provide further clarification on the costs (i.e. personnel costs: number of hours/rate/staff; or meeting costs: number of meetings/days/attendees). Budget justification should be Included in the project narrative. Fire Safety House Equipment 1 (Whole number only) S 43000 (Whole dollar amounts only) The Fire Safety Trailer, will have a mock kitchen, living room, and bedroom. Also, a smoke generating machine enables educators to demonstrate to target audiences what to do in case of a fire. Budget Item *Item 'Select Object Class If you selected other above, please specify Number of units . Cost per unit Freddie the Fire Truck Robot Equipment 1 (Whole number only) $ 7000 (Whole dollar amounts only) httnC"//nf"\rt'll F.::>~'l nr"\~'/{';"""'T<Io-............/:,......!____..~_.:__"'f\A:'I__~_~1'_ Print Application Description The space to the right can "e used to provide further clanf,caliOn on lhe costs (I.e. personnel costs: number of hours/rate/staff: or meeting costs: number of meetings/days/attendees). Budget Justification Should be included In the prOject narrative. Budget B_ucj9?LQ_bj~ct CIi3~s a. Personnel b. Fringe Benefits c. Travel d. Equipment e. Supplies f. Contractual g. Construction h. Other i. Indirect Charges Indirect Cost Details Agency Indirect Cost Agreement with !ndlre~U;:;9st 8<3t~ Agreement Summary Federal Share Total Budget htt,....-.l,'.....ro...-+.....l +ro._.-. r.__../r:~_____..i~~__! Page II 0(26 The remote-controlled robot is an interactive teaching tool that allows educators to speak for the robot and deliver lesson plans. Children interact with the robot, which increases success rates in teaching fire prevention lessons. S 19,000 $0 $0 S 55,000 S 3,000 $ 4,000 $0 S 4,000 $0 % $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Print Application Page 12 of26 Narrative Statement Project Description Please provide your narrative statement in the space provided below: The San Bernardino City Fire Department is applying for three project areas that will benefit the community in recognizing and educating the community in preventing at risk groups. This application will address the following areas 1) Arson Detection/Prevention Village (referred to as the San Bernardino Arson Task Force), 2) Juvenile Fire Setter Program, and 3) Props/Trailers/Safety Village (referred to as the Fire Prevention Education Program). ARSON DETECTION/PREVENTION VILLAGE (REFERRED TO AS THE SAN BERNARDINO ARSON TASK FORCE): The San Bernardino Arson Task Force (SBA TF) is charged with determining the cause and origin of all suspicious fires. The concept of the SBA TF is to coordinate investigative efforts and to utilize and share much needed resources with other agencies, to improve the investigative efficiency on fire-arson investigation cases, within the City of San Bernardino. The city's Arson Unit oversees the coordinated efforts of the SBATF and is responsible for assuring that fires and arson cases are investigated as thoroughly as resources allow. The total amount requested for the SBA TF is $15,000. The program will fund the purchase of surveillance cameras, flashlights, tape recorders, provide training and education to fire and law enforcement personnel, and personnel overtime cost. REASONING REGARDING THE TARGETED AUDIENCE(S) AS SUPPORTED WITH A RISK ASSESSMENT: In 2002 the City of San Bernardino experienced 11 fire fatalities. In 2003 the City experienced 9 fire fatalities. In 2004, the City experienced 1 fire fatality. The current year (2005), the City of San Bernardino has experienced 4 fire fatalities. to date. On average, the City of San Bernardino Fire Department (SBFD) responds to over 3,500 fire calls, each year. The percentage of fires that are determined to be arson is significantly higher than the national average. The City's high arson and fatality rates demand the need for significant assistance from additional fire and law enforcement Investigators, detectives, and prosecutors. The SBFD and its Arson Unit has the responsibility to investigate all fires and arson incidents within the City of San Bernardino. Currently, there is only one full-time investigator who is also the Arson Unit Captain, which is responsible for the supervision and administration of the Arson Unit. There are 6 shift Investigators, which assist on investigations on a limited basis. Due to the lack of personnel, the SBFD Arson Unit is unable to initiate or thoroughly investigate hundreds of fires each year. On October 1, 2004, the Arson Unit established the SBA TF in an effort to provide thorough investigations on more cases. SBA TF consists of a police detective from the City of San Bernardino Police Department (SBPD), an assigned special agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and an assigned arson deputy district attorney. Although, the establishment of the SBATF has provided some improvement in the area of communication and multi-agency involvement on routine investigations and high profile cases, the absence or lack of funds to provide training and equipping task force members has had a negative impact on the progress of the SBATF. The negative impact comes from the lack of basic and advanced training and overtime funding for task force members, as well as the lack of some equipment. The possibility of losing a detective due to lack of training and overtime cost IS detrimental to the progress made by the SBA TF to provide a minimal level of service to its citizens. In addition, the assigned Arson Prosecutor from the District Attorney's Office is in need of basic and advanced training, as well as some basic equipment to respond and provide guidance on arson fires. Training opportunities will educate the assigned SBPD Detective and Arson Prosecutor, in the area of arson cases, which should in return increase arson case reviews, filings, and prosecutions, as a result of increased thorough investigations. EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROJECT AND HOW GOALS ARE MEASURED: 1....t-+......,....'.'_......._,...1 C'___,-. ___.;~__._____../~___ J_______ Print Application Page 13 of~6 Success of the SBATF will be measured through increased multi-agency involvement on more investigations, case reviews, filings, and prosecutions. This will be identified through providing basic and advanced training to law enforcement and fire personnel, which will improve fire scene investigations and coordination on high profile, multi- agency fire investigations. Success will be determined by providing necessary equipment to SBATF members to appropriately complete investigations. Success will be achieved as a result of having SBATF members trained and equipped with the basic tools to provide essential investigative services to the City of San Bernardino IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND METHODS THAT WILL BE USED TO REACH THE TARGET AUDIENCE: The concept of the SBA TF is to coordinate investigative efforts and utilize available resources with other agencies, to Improve the investigative efficiency on fire arson investigation cases, within the City of San Bernardino. The goals and objectives of the SBATF include coordinated efforts of various agencies to deter arson through education, awareness, investigation, prosecution and other appropriate disposition. The primary agencies include the SBFD, SBPD, District Attorney's Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The SBFD and the Arson Investigation Unit is generally responsible for maintaining the operations and logistics of the SBATF. The ability of multi-agencies to successfully work on routine and high profile fire arson investigations, on fire scenes, as well on follow-up investigations, is extremely valuable for the goals and objectives of the SBATF. Collaborated efforts visibly demonstrate the city's determination to thoroughly investigate criminal fires. The communities increased awareness of the SBATF and its determination to thoroughly investigate more fires with multi-agencies will deter some individuals from committing arson and other criminal fires. The goal of saving lives and property will be achieved from high profile multi-agency visibility, case reviews, filings and prosecutions. Thus, instilling the confidence of the public that their community is as safe as possible, with the resources available. Equipment such as surveillance cameras will be used to investigate problem areas, in an effort to apprehend arsonists, and/or deter criminal fire activity. EXPLANATION OF PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS OR GROUPS THAT WOULD ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF THE SAN BERNARDION ARSON TASK FORCE (SBATF): The purpose of the San Bernardino Arson Task Force is to provide a conceptual framework and to bring about a close, continuous cooperation and the coordination necessary to establish a system for the prevention and control of arson fires in the City of San Bernardino. The task force memt>ers are represented by the public and private sector These partnerships hope to raise awareness in local communities and combat arson activities. The City of San Bernardino Police Department (SBPD) will conduct, participate, or assist on fire-arson investigations. They will provide available resources and assist any agency in the SBATF, as necessary. The current detective has a sincere interest in conducting arson Investigations, but needs basic and advanced training classes to be covered. The San Bernardino County District Attorney has assigned an arson prosecutor that will improve his/her knowledge and expertise in the area of arson. Thus, increasing the knowledge that more arson cases should and can be prosecuted successfully. The current prosecutor has a sincere interest in prosecuting arson, but requires additional fire related training and education. THE COSTS OF THE SBATF COMPARED WITH THE BENEFITS OF THE SBATF: The initial cost for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the basic needs of the SBATF are minimal compared to the long-term benefits. The initial cost is limited to training costs and equipment. The cost to cover training for agency participants will provide long-term identification, awareness, and knowledge of the seriousness of the arson problem within the City of San Bernardino. The cost for training and equipment is extremely minimal compared to the improved level of service that will be h+t.........//.............-+nl f.___............. .....~..I.c:______.':___I~ Print Application Page J~ of26 provided to the public. Improved service results from educating and equipping more professionals on proper fire investigation techniques, case reviews and knowledge on how to appropriately close cases, more frequently. HOW WILL THE PROGRAM BE SUSTAINED AFTER THE GRANT PERFORMANCE PERIOD? : The SBA TF should be strengthened through increased involvement on fire investigations. as a result of increased training and expertise. The increased networking that will take place during these training opportunities on multi-agency fire scenes and meetings will create and inspire progress through its achievements on scene, through final disposition. DESCRIBE THE NEED FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Currently, there are no other sources to provide essential funds for training and equipment as identified within this grant application. THE SBFD-ARSON UNIT TRACK RECORD FOR TIMELY COMPLETION OF SIMILAR PROJECTS: Collaborative efforts and networking are the key ingredients for success. The SBFD has demonstrated its ability and inspiration to develop progressive, innovative and inspirational relationships, and collaboration with several government agencies and private entities. These collaborative efforts have directly benefited the community through improved service and education. In July 2000, the SBFD Arson Unit obtained an Arson Canine Scholarship and vehicle through State Farm Insurance and the National Insurance Crime Bureau. In return, the SBFD agreed to provide Arson Canine services to five other fire departments within the county, including the County of San Bernardino Fire Department. Additionally, the five fire departments agreed to assist with the maintenance costs of the program. The SBFD satisfied the 5-year commitment and recently received funding for another 5 years. Also, the SBFD was instrumental in establishing the East Valley Investigators Network. This group consists of local area fire and law enforcement agencies, which network and provide training to improve fire and bomb investigations, while combating the crime of arson. JUVENILE FIRE SETTER PROGRAM: The Juvenile Fire Setter Program (JFSP) is designed to reach at risk individuals that have been identified to have fire setting behavior. The Juvenile Fire Setter Program provides the community with a program, in which juveniles involved in fire setting, are evaluated, educated, and redirected at no cost to the individual's family. Also, this program provides the means to reduce the number of juvenile set fires and to refer chronic offenders to the appropnate psychological health care professionals for further care. The purpose of this program is to reduce the number of juvenile related fires by interrupting the fire setting behavior of identified juvenile fire sellers. Fire is requesting $20,000 to fund this program. The program will fund educational brochures, personnel costs, fire and law enforcement education, venue for speaker, and an outside expert, Dr. Dian Williams, to educate our fire personnel and outside agencies on identifying and intervening with juvenile fire setters. REASONING REGARDING THE TARGETED AUDIENCE(S) AS SUPPORTED WITH A RISK ASSESSMENT: As a Fire Investigator for over 11 years, I have personally experienced many cases where lack of appropriate intervention and services for juvenile fire setting behavior had a detrimental impact. The following are only a small fraction of the numerous cases/incidents that the San Bernardino City Fire Department (SBFD) has responded to: Case #1: Two identified self-admitted adolescent fire setters who progressed to serial arsonists. The subjects, who are now adults, served Jail and prison time for arson. Subject (1) was also involved with drugs and gangs. Subject (2) had a history of adolescent sexual abuse. Case #2: An adolescent continued with his fire behavior and activity, which escalated from playing with matches and lighters to burning buildings. Also, the child was diagnosed with ADHD, living conditions were very poor and his mother was dying of cancer. Case #3: Two children ages 2 and 4 years old were left at home with their 13 year-old sister, when a fire Print Application Page 15 of26 engulfed the children's bedroom. The 2 and 4 year-old children died in the fire. No operable smoke detectors were located within the residence. Arson Investigators determined that children playing with smoking materials/butane lighter most likely caused the fire. Information revealed by affected parties indicated that the same children had a history of fire setting. In addition, neighbors indicated that the children lacked appropriate supervision. Smoking materials were found throughout the household. Case #4: Two children and an adult died after a Christmas tree caught fire near a fireplace. Information revealed that some of the children were starting the fireplace without permission or supervision. Case #5: A teenage juvenile is placed on probation, after starting several fires at his home. The mother of the juvenile requested assistance, after the fires became more frequent and the juvenile attacked her and her bedroom door with a knife. Case #6: A teenage boy intentionally sets fire to church pro::lerty. The juvenile was determined to be the younger brother of an adult male who was arrested and convicted of arson at the same church, which caused over $1 million dollars in damage. Case #7: An adolescent burned furniture within their residences, which transcended to escalated threats of blowing up his school and physical threats of killing his mother with a knife. Unfortunately, these are only a very few of the numerous and similar incidents, which are reported and not reported in the City of San Bernardino. Juvenile fire setting/behavior is a primary cause of fires in the City of San Bernardino, as well as across the nation. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the United States Fire Administration (USFA), most children experience interest in fire between the ages of three to five. According to the USFA, the leading cause of child fire deaths under the age of five is fires set by children also under the age offive. Additionally, 81 % of juveniles who set fires, will continue to do so without proper intervention. The problem only begins at this age. As children -age and grow, so do their fires! Severe ramifications for not progressively addressing the problem of juvenile fire setting behavior in any community include: 'Dangerous and deadly fire activity continues. 'Risk factor increases without intervention. 'Children and juveniles set larger and more dangerous fires. 'Behavior escalates and transcends into other criminal and dangerous behavior. 'It is documented that many serial murderers, including infamous serial killer Jeffery Dahmer, who had a history of adolescent fire setting. Juvenile fire setting behavior is not prejudicial and can effect any household in any community. Studies have shown that the majority of normal children are interested in fire and nearly most have engaged in fire play (Eileen Garry-Juvenile Fire Setting: Juvenile Offender Magazine). Social workers across the nation have indicated that younger children exposed to sexual abuse will frequently have a history of fire setting behavior. Maureen Whelan, SSP with the San Bernardino County (PERK) program indicated that there IS a high correlation between child fire setting and sexual acting out. Mental Health Institute (Journal of Personality Assessment-8-96) reported that the pathology associated with juvenile fire setting and is not merely a behavioral disorder, but often indicative of feelings of distress, alienation, depression and thought disorder. This inner turmoil may aggravate the fire setting itself. Thus, a comprehensive treatment approach may be necessary. The SBFD is often the first contact for juvenile fire setting activity. Thus, the implementation of an efficient program to mitigate a fire setting problem at first contact, or through education, will save lives and property, before the next contact is the result of a tragic fire! EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROJECT AND HOW GOALS ARE MEASURED: The first year of the Juvenile Fire Setter Program (JFSP) will focus on the development and implementation. The 1~..+__. /.1_ ~.....~ 1 c,__~ ~~.. i.L":__ __~_.I: __ 1____ .__..: ___ "r\r\= 1___ __ 1: _ _...~ _ __ 1__ __~ __... i"\ . . . Print Application Page 16 of2(, second year will focus on JFSP improvement and long-term maintenance. Monitoring the effectiveness and progress of the Juvenile Fire Setter Program will be evaluated on a monthly and annual basis. The program will have achievable goals and will base its initial success on the number of contacts, either through scheduled educational opportunities, referral, emergent or non-emergent intervention. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND METHODS THAT WILL BE USED TO REACH THE TARGET AUDIENCE AND HOW THE APPLICANT WILL CARRY OUT THE PLAN: The first year of the program will consist of meetings with all collaborative participants to coordinate efforts and logistics for the development of an efficient JFSP. The strength of the JFSP will come from networking with collaborative agencies to assure efficiency and progress of the JFSP. The JFSP will consist of three basic components: Education, Intervention, and Law Enforcement. The three components and its methods that will be used to reach the public need to be delivered through: Education: Provided by the SBFD and coordinated through its Public Education Officer, safety and non-safety personnel. Scheduled and non-scheduled educational opportunities will be offered to juveniles and their parents/guardians through schools, open houses, and other public events. Intervention: A simple referral system will be in place to appropriately refer juveniles and their parents/guardians to appropriate collaborative agencies or professional(s). An agreed upon JFSP referral form will be utilized by the SBFD and appropriate agencies. It will be the goal of the JFSP to seek appropriate disposition, through appropriate referral, whether the need for disposition is through education, intervention/referral, or law enforcement procedures. Law Enforcement Service: The juvenile system is designed to correct illegal activity through discipline. The juvenile system often handles juvenile issues through Juvenile Probation and the Juvenile District Attorney's Office. Other agencies that enforce laws related to criminal fires include the City of San Bernardino Fire Department and City of San Bernardino Police Department. All the aforementioned agencies will have direct influence in addressing juvenile fire setters. EXPLANATION OF PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS OR GROUPS THAT WOULD ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF THE JFP: Collaborative efforts and networking are the key and inspirational ingredients for any successful program. The SBFD will work with the following agencies/entities to establish and maintain the JFP: City of San Bernardino Police Department (SBPD): The SBPD "IMPACT" Team ;:Jrovides critical follow-up and home visit services to juveniles on probation. IMPACT team members consist of a Probation Officer and a SBPD Officer, which team up to reduce Juvenile criminal recidivism. The SBFD has successively and worked with the SBPD and "IMPACT" Team, in the past. City of San Bernardino School District: Pre-schools and Child Development Programs can identify children in immediate need for scheduled JFSP education and training classes, while providing valuable input on other appropriate education. The SBFD has provided fire safety education to all upper grade levels. San Bernardino County Behavioral and Mental Health Department: Can provide essential professional psychological/psychiatric and mental health, through referrals. San Bernardino County Juvenile Probation Department: Can provide valuable information related to juveniles on probation for starting fires, which can have a direct influence on the prevention and intervention of juvenile fire setters. San Bernardino County Juvenile District Attorney: Can provide mandatory fire safety classes as terms of probation of juveniles on probation for fire offenses. Additionally, can provide legal updates regarding children and parental responSibility. The SBFD has successfully worked with this agency on criminal and non-criminal cases in the recently. San Bernardino County Social Services: Can provide training and services related to children affected by detrimental liVing conditions. This agency has provided child neglect reporting training to all SBFD personnel. 1.....+__. .~~......~1 r~_~ ~~..fr:_~~_~_.i:~_/_____.~_.:__""lf\f\:!______l:__..:___I__'-":__"- _____ :___'l____:__.___"-____ 0 n/"'f'''''I^t'\~ Print Application Page] 7 of 26 Private Entities: Dr. Dian Williams, an expert in the field of fire setting behavior of juveniles and adults has offered to provide training through a speaking engagement. Dr. Williams has stated that she will offer technical assistance relative to establishing the JFSP, free of charge. Dr. Williams speaking engagement will be offered to all collaborative agencies and professionals who work in public safety. Dr. Williams is one of three fellow profiles recognized by the FBI. Her presentation of fire setting behavior is directed at identifying and intervening juvenile fire setters. THE COSTS OF THE JFSP COMPARED WITH THE BENEFITS OF THE JFSP: The costs for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the JFSP are minimal compared to the long-term benefits. The Initial cost is limited to training costs, office supplies, forms, and educational materials. The cost to cover training for agency participants will provide long-term identification and awareness of the seriousness of the juvenile setter problem within the City of San Bernardino, as well as the nation. Covering the cost for any training, such as Dr. Dlan Williams presentation on the real and dark life of juvenile and adult fire setting behavior/activity to collaborative agencies, should inspire collaborative agencies to work together to establish a strong JFSP, for the long-term. The cost for training is extremely minimal compared to the improved level of service that will be provided to the public. Improved service comes from educating more professionals on proper identification and disposition of juvenile setters, in order to save more lives and property. HOW WILL THE PROGRAM BE SUSTAINED AFTER THE GRANT PERFORMANCE PERIOD? : The initial costs to establish and implement the JFSP will provide the majority of the cost to maintain an efficient program for the long-term. Continued program objectives and costs should be easily achieved through current agencies and personnel. As more agencies become involved, more opportunities for training should become available. Money for additional and update training may be easier attained through the increased awareness of the juvenile fire setter problem and the established JFSP. DESCRIBE THE NEED FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Currently, there are no other sources to establish this needed program. THE SBFD TRACK RECORD FOR TIMELY COMPLETION OF SIMILAR PROJECTS: The SBFD coordinates and conducts public education presentations upon request. Requests often come from schools and result in positive feedback from teachers and students. The annual Fire Prevention Open House at the SBFD generally entertains 1,500 to 2,000 guests of various backgrounds. Collaborative efforts and networking are the key ingredients for success. The SBFD has demonstrated its ability and inspiration to develop progressive, innovative, and inspirational relationships and collaboration with several government agencies and private entities. These collaborative efforts have directly benefited the community through improved service and education. As an example, in July 2000, the SBFD Arson Unit obtained an Arson Canine Scholarship and vehicle through State Farm Insurance and the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The total worth of assistance was approximately $60,000. In return, the SBFD agreed to provide Arson Canine service to the five other fire departments within the county, including the County of San Bernardino Fire Department. Additionally, the five fire departments agreed to assist with the maintenance costs of the program. The SBCFD has a minimum 5 years commitment to this program, which resulted in a very successful partnership. ThiS program recently received funding for another 5 years. The SBFD also was instrumental in establishing the East Valley Investigators Network. This group consists of local area fire and law enforcement agencies, which network and provide training to improve fire and bomb investigations. while combating the crime of arson. The SBFD also recently formed the San Bernardino City Arson Task Force, which includes the SBPD, District Attorney's Office, and A TF. PROPS/TRAILERS/SAFETY VILLAGE (REFERRED TO AS THE FIRE PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM) l..tt....,..../'.............+"'l r................... ,...........,'.c:_,...~_..........t ~,..._i__._..__.~~_'r\{\~I___l:__..:___f_--=__4. _~__ :___()____:._"- "- _ _ n AI.....' ,.....^^l'" Print Application Page 18 of 26 The Fire Prevention Education Program objectives are to provide the community with information and tools on to prevent fire hazards. All presentations focus on fire facts obtained from the United States Fire Administration, the National Fire Protection Association, the California State Office of Emergency Services, and other teaching resources. The total amount requested for this program is $50,000 to purchase a fire safety house (mobile) and a "Freddie the Fire Truck" robot that will be used at the department's annual Fire Prevention Open House and public events throughout the year. REASONING REGARDING THE TARGETED AUDIENCE(S) AS SUPPORTED WITH A RISK ASSESSMENT: Education is a powerful tool in p,eventing fires and saving lives, for "at risk" groups. The proposed Scotty's Fire Safety House and the fully animated Freddie the Fire Truck robot, targets audiences from the very young to the elderly and those with disabilities. With a Fire Safety House and Freddie the Fire Truck robot, we believe the City of San Bernardino Fire Department will make an impact on citizens of all ages and help them understand the Importance of fire safety, and what precautions and safety measures they need to practice. Statistics state that injuries are the number-one health risk for kids ages 14 and under. Every year, unintentional injuries kill more than 6,000 children, with another 120,000 seriously injured or permanently disabled by fires, burns, traffic injuries, and more. At the opposite end of the age spectrum, those 65 years and older are at-risk for fire-related injuries. According to a 2001 U.S.FA study, "As a natural result of the ag-ing process, older adults present unique challenges in the fields of fire protection, preven-tion, and safety. Changes associated with the aging process predispose older adults to Ignite a fire yet, at the same time, reduce their chances of surviving it." With proper education, many seriOUS, fire-related injuries and accidents may be prevented within these identified "at risk" groups. Within the City of San Bernardino, children 14 years and under comprise approximately 22% of our population. ReSidents 65 years and older make-up approximately 8.5% of our population. Grant approval for the Fire Safety House and Freddie the Fire Truck robot enables greater opportunities for educational outreach to our identified "at-risk" groups. EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROJECT/MEASURABLE GOALS: City of San Bernardino Fire Department will evaluate the effectiveness of using the Fire Safety House and Freddie the Fire Truck robot through a post-presentation survey form. Prior to the fire prevention and safety presentation, the presenter will ask audiences questions to determine pre-presentation knowledge. After the presentation, the audience will complete a short survey questionnaire to measure if an increase in knowledge occurred. The PubliC Education Officer will retain survey results. Our goal is a 20% increase in knowledge following fire prevention and safety presentations. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLAN/METHODS TO BE USED TO REACH THE TARGET AUDIENCE: The City of San Bernardino Fire Department will be visiting schools with the Fire Safety House and Freddie the Fire Truck robot to enhance, expand, and supplement our current fire prevention program, which targets over 58,000 students citywide. There are 3 hospitals within our area and we plan to have the Fire Safety House and Freddie the Fire Truck robot available for their health and safety programs. Finally, in addition to our schools, we will be able to reach out to the entire community through long-standing professional relationships. PARTNERSHIPS THAT ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OR DELIVERY OF THE PROJECT: The City of San Bernardino Fire Department has formed partnerships with the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Con-Fire agencies (comprised of Colton City Fire, Rialto City Fire, Redlands City Fire, Loma Linda City Fire, and San Bernardino County Fire Department). These partnerships will assist our department in manning our Fire Safety House during fire safety education programs at schools, local hospitals, and community events. RELATIONSHIP OF THE BENEFITS DERIVED COMPARED WITH THE COSTS INCURRED: Currently, the City of San Bernardino Fire Department targets over 58,000 students per year, through our fire prevention and safety programs. Additionally, there are over 15,000 residents 65 years and older within our Print Application Page 19 of 26 target group. In addition to students, our department provides safety programs to daycare facilities, nursing homes, churches, and other interested organizations. Approving our grant request of $50,000 for the Fire Safety House and Freddie the Fire Truck robot translates into enabling us to deliver a unique and memorable fire prevention and safety message at a cost of about $.68 per "at risk" group member. As our department reaches more and more audiences the costs over the service-life of the Fire Safety House and Freddie the Fire Truck robot are further reduced making the initial grant request a sound educational investment. SUSTAINING THE PROPOSED PROGRAM: The City of San Bernardino Fire Department employs a full-time Public Education Officer (PEO) who participates In fire education programs with schools, daycare facilities, nursing homes, churches, and other interested organizations on an ongoing basis. In addition to the PEO, fire suppression personnel participate in fire education programs. The addition of the Fire Safety House and Freddie the Fire Truck robot would enhance a fire prevention and safety program that has been in place for many years. DESCRIBE YOUR NEED FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: The City of San Bernardino was home to Norton Air Force Base, which was closed in the early 1990s. At about the same time, Sante Fe Railroad moved all of their regional offices out of the area and the Kaiser Steel Mill closed. These closures directly impacted our city with the loss of 23,000 high paying jobs. Consequently, our city has been in an economic recovery mode for over a decade, which has resulted in budgetary shortages. DISCUSS YOUR TRACK RECORD FOR TIMELY PROJECT COMPLETION AND PERFORMANCE IN SIMILAR PROJECTS: The City of San Bernardino Fire Department serves a resident population of over 205,000 and covers a diverse service area of 59.3 miles square. Prior to March 2005, fire suppression personnel handled prevention and safety program requests, within 3 weeks of the initial contact. Since March 2005, educational program requests continue to process within 3 weeks of initial contact and our department has sustained a community outreach to target "at risk" groups. 1.-.H...<-.l/....."...._.....l .,...,..-....... __~..lr:______../~_~_ 1______ _ Print Application Page 20 of 26 Assurances and Certifications FEMA Form 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 case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant: 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. 3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal gain. 4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. 5. 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 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 U) 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 /I and III of the Uniform ht-t-.....t"".,' /.........._.....1 f"r........,....... ,~....... ./1':_..........._...._+-1: ~_ 1__.............._.: __"'Af\: J___l~ _ _...~ _ __ 1__ n . . . Print Application Page 21 of26 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 Federal funds. 9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. Sections 276a to 276a- 7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. Section 276c and 18 U.S.C. Sections 874), and the Contract Work Hours and 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 1 02(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 floodplains 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 US.C. 201), as they apply to employees of institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations. httnc' /nArt'.:ll fpT'Y'l'J nr,,'i;;r~rH.".lnt/~"n/.,....,.c>,.o....t;"""r\')r.(l<:/....._......l~.........+:.........I_-:'_+ ~__ :__C)_....:__4._...___ 0 ^'''".I....^^~ Print Application Signed by Norma Camarena on 09/15/2005 htt.,.."C'.j/""nri..,l ta~.." .,........~./-r:...=..........n.....+!;r"......J__................+:..........,..,^f'\.c/""__l:""""+:""_I_-:.._... ___ :___~____~__L___"-___ ~ D Page 22 of 26 I"\'...../I""'r\^~ Print Application Page 23 of 26 Form 20-16C 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. Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibilities 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 with certification requirements under 44 CFR Part 18, "New Restrictions on Lobbying; and 28 CFR Part 17, "Government-wide Debarment and suspension (Non-procurement) and Government-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 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 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 implemented at 44 CFR Part 18 for persons 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. (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) 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 volur.J.tarily 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 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 httnC"//nr'\rt<::ll ro::>l"T'1O~ rT,....'./-r;..-orr....n.....f":~~.......I......_....,.~.............~..........,.,f\f\::.I,..,__l:....~+:...._I_~_. ___ =__.,.__~~_~... "'-__ _ n Print Application Page 24 of 26 (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 B. Where 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 44 CFR part 17, Sections 17.615 and 17.620: (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. (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 FEMA awarding office, i.e. regional office or FEMA 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) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f). httnc.lln^rt<:ll fpT'r'l<:l rTA"...r,rQorT,...,nt/;~.,..I......,..c>.'a......t;",.....'f\(\':/n_.....t;..........+:...._i_-=_. ~__ ~__(')_-=~..._...____ 0 n/"',.,....r\n.~ Print Application Page 25 of 26 (8) 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 92410 -4804 Action 200 East Third Street San Bernardino California If your place of performance is different from the physical address provided by you in the Applicant Information, click on Add Place of Performance button above to ensure that the correct place of performance has been specified. You can add multiple addresses by repeating this process multiple times. Section 17.630 of the regulations provide that a grantee that is a State may elect to make one certification in each Federal fiscal year. A copy of which should be included with each application for FEMA funding. States and State agencies may elect to use a Statewide certification. Signed by Norma Camarena on 09/16/2005 httns:" nortal.fema. go\'/fire>>r::mtfi,n/nrp\'f'ntir\n ?nn.:; !~nnli('~ti('m!n,.;nt ~nn ;cn')nr;n'=t~'a~. O/,t:; /'(\(\<:. Print Application Page 26 of 26 Standard Form LLL Only complete if applying for a grant for more than $100,000 and have lobbying activities. See Form 20-16C for lobbying activities definition. This form is not applicable httn~' ,...,~, .-t'l1 .'............ ,); ,,,.......,. .:h......::>..................+/~<"..... :.........._"" .=.......; '""'.... ')r\(\, '................1:...........:.......... 1_-:'...... ....__ ~ __t)_---=_._.__ _ _ 0 "1'\/ l"'^^~ ** FOR OFFICE USE ONLY - NOT A PUBLIC DOCUMENT ** RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM TRACKING FORM Meeting D.lo (D", Ad"Vj'i \0''7,0'; 'lorn # (), 'J- R,oolution # ,~DOS-' ? '?J--. Vote: Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Change to motion to amend original documents 0 Companion Resolutions NullNoid After: days / Resolution # On Attachments: 0 Note on Resolution of attachment stored separately: 0 PUBLISH 0 RECORD W/COUNTY 0 By: POST 0 Date Sent to Mayor: lOt Date of Mayor's Signature: Date of Clerk/CDC Signature: Date Memo/Letter Sent for Signature: I st Reminder Letter Sent: Date Returned: 2nd Reminder Letter Sent: Reso. Log Updated: ~ Seal Impressed: ~ ./// Reso. # on Staff Report if Not Returned: 0 Request for Council Action & Staff Report Attached: Updated Prior Resolutions (Other Than Below): Updated CITY Personnel Folders (6413,6429,6433, 10584, 10585, 12634): Updated CDC Personnel Folders (5557): Updated Traffic Folders (3985, 8234, 655, 92-389): Copies Distributed to: Animal Control City Administrator City Attorney Code Compliance Development Services Others: o ~/ o o EDA o o ~.. o Facilities Finance Fire Department Human Resources Y/ es NNO ---r- By_ rf By _ No/ By_ No ~~y_ No~ By_ Yes Yes Yes Yes Information Services Parks & Recreation Police Department Public Services Water Department o o o o o Notes: / Ready to File: V Date: }(Ure ()~ Revised 12/18/03