TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
EL DORADO COUNTY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN
• Plan Index Page I. Executive Summary II. Background
III. Introduction IV. Purpose and Scope V. Problems and Issues
VI. Goals of the EDCWPP VII. Strategic Action Plan Recommendations VIII. Communities with Fire Safe Plans (CWPP)
IX. Communities with Fire Safe Councils X. Guidelines for Listing Existing CAR and Rural Centers for CWPP Preparation XI. Listing of Market Areas, Community Regions, Rural Centers, Rural Regions, and CAR from the Federal Register
XII. Process for Selecting Communities for a Community Action Plan (CAP), CWPP Preparation, and Other Fire Safe Project Funding XIII. Standard Outline and Checklist for CWPPs XIV. Plan Updates

 
 

 

VII. Strategic Action Plan Recommendations

The El Dorado County Fire Safe Council will:


    1.  
    1. Provide Fire Safe information to El Dorado County for the General Plan, including drafts of new ordinances with periodic updates.
       
    2. Offer assistance to ED County and the various Fire Protection Districts, for periodic reviews of the El Dorado County Wildfire Protection Plan (EDCWPP), and the Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP).

     
  2. Work with partners to develop and/or disseminate recommendations for low-impact maintenance of areas that have been fuel reduced, and for rehabilitation of disturbed areas.
     

    3.  
    1. Collaborate with District fire agencies in wildfire planning, protection, and prevention, consistent with land stewardship and environmental goals.
       
    2. Provide communities and citizens with wildfire education experiences and materials, to improve understanding and motivate action.
       
    3. Provide copies and explanations of the Articles of Defensible Space, from Title 14, to all Fire Safe stakeholders, e.g. homeowners, planners, associations, and fire-related agencies.

     
  4. CWPP's

       
    1. Have a standing Reminder that all new CWPPs are to be prepared by Professional Foresters with wildland fire experience, when RPF preparation is required by State Law (see Professional Foresters Law, Appendix F.)
       
    2. Provide advice in designing projects so that natural and cultural values are considered and mitigated in Fire Safe operations and maintenance.
       
    3. Be the repository for all CWPPs in the County and, to the extent possible, track progress of implementation on the ground.

     
  5. Track relevant legislation, and support, oppose, or remain neutral as decided by the Board.
     
  6. Adopt a Standard Operating Procedure that CWPP Evacuation Plan components must be approved by the CDF (in State Responsibility Areas,) and by local Fire Districts.
     
  7. Updates of lists of CWPPs will be accomplished at the EDCFSC annual Strategic Planning meeting.
     
  8. Local Fire Safe Councils

       
    1. Work with local Fire Safe Councils and public agencies to develop Defensible Space Demonstration Areas with interpretive signage in communities, as part of public education.
       
    2. In collaboration with all partners, continue to perform outreach and public education to communities as a primary means of achieving Fire Safe Goals through self-help.

     
  9. Fire Agencies

       
    1. Provide fire agencies with information that will encourage adoption of Fire Safe structural features.
       
    2. Work with County and State OES, public law enforcement agencies, fire agencies and local Fire Safe Councils to develop evacuation plans for all communities.
       
    3. Aid in preparation of a design manual for subdivision development.
       
    4. Periodically review conditions on the ground, and plans for areas formally designated as Open Space, with fire agencies having jurisdiction.
       
    5. Advocate for yearly Fire Safe inspections of homes, for compliance with the Articles.

     
  10. Assure financial stability of the EDFSC and associated Fire Safe Projects. Pursue all possible sources of funding and other compatible, innovative income-generating ideas. Aggressively seek and gain funding to support all of these goals. Resources are the keys to success for program continuity and sustainability.
     
  11. Form a Biomass Utilization Committee made up of public and private partners to investigate opportunities and promote worthy biomass enterprises in the County.
     
  12. Encourage and assist the County to conduct final inspections that bring private developments (parcels and subdivisions) into full compliance with CWPP provisions.
     
  13. Coach communities in CWPP planning and implementation of Plan operations and mitigation measures.
     
  14. Council provide time and expertise, as available, to review, understand, and seek options for addressing the issue of scattered homes.
     
  15. Maintain and use current criteria for Communities at Risk, and help communities who want to participate.

 
 
 



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