HomeMy WebLinkAboutCS CWPP_4.28.14_FINALCity of College Station
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
2014
A collaborative approach to
protecting lives, property and
natural resources in the City of
College Station
In accordance with Title I of the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003
This document was prepared by the College Station Fire Department
and Texas A&M Forest Service
and was completed on July, 2013.
Kelly Templin
City Manager
College Station, Texas.
Eric Hurt
Fire Chief
College Station, Texas
Brian Hilton
Emergency Management Coordinator
College Station, Texas
Director
Texas A&M Forest Service
Mark Stanford
Fire Chief
Texas A&M Forest Service
Bruce Woods
Department Head, Mitigation and Prevention
Texas A&M Forest Service
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Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Statement of Intent 5
Goals 5
Objectives 5
Working Group 5
Planning Process 6-10
Community Background 11
Location 11
General Landscape 12-14
Climate 15
City of College Station Fuels 15-18
Land Use 19-21
Fire Response Capabilities 22
Emergency Facilities 23
Utilities and Transportation 24-25
Schools 26-27
Community Legal Authority 27
Fire Environment 28
Wildland Urban Interface 28-29
Fire Occurrence 30
Fire Behavior 31-34
Risk Assessments 35-36
Response Zone 1 37-40
Response Zone 2 41-44
Response Zone 3 45-47
Response Zone 4 48-50
Response Zone 5 51-57
Response Zone 6 58
Hazard Rating List 59-61
Mitigation Strategies 62
Public Education 62
Hazardous Fuels Reduction 62
Fuels Management Program 63
Code Enforcement 64
Defensible Space 65
Evacuation Planning 66-68
Structure Protection Planning 68-70
Wildland Capacity Building 71-78
Mitigation Funding Sources 79
Appendix 80
CWPP Leader's Guide 81
Glossary 82
Contact List 83-84
Implementation Progress Checklist 85
City Council Proclamation 86
References 87
Introduction
Eighty percent of wildfires in Texas occur within two miles of a community. That means 80 percent of Texas
wildfires pose a threat to life and property. A Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) can help protect
against the threats of wildfire and reduce losses. By developing a CWPP, the City of College Station is outlining a
strategic plan to mitigate, prepare, respond and recover.
Statement of Intent
The intent of the City of College Station CWPP is to reduce the risk of wildfire and promote ecosystem health.
The plan also is intended to reduce home losses and provide for the safety of residents and firefighters during
wildfires.
Goals
• Provide for the safety of residents and emergency personnel.
• Limit the number of homes destroyed by wildfire.
• Promote and maintain healthy ecosystems.
• Educate citizens about wildfire prevention.
Objectives
• Complete wildfire risk assessments.
• Identify strategic fuels reduction projects.
• Address treatment of structural ignitability.
• Identify local capacity building and training needs.
• Promote wildfire awareness programs.
Some of the areas assessed and ranked as hazard areas are considered to be in Brazos County rather than in one
of College Station Fire Department's response zone. College Station Fire Department provides mutual aid and
responds to areas in the county when Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) personnel are not available.
Working Group
College Station Fire Department
• Fire Chief R.B. Alley III (Ret.)
• Fire Chief Eric Hurt
• Assistant Chief Jon Mies
• Battalion Chief Joe Warren
• Captain Tim Hamff
• Captain Mike Ruesink
• Driver / Engineer Andrea Ferrell
• Public Information Officer Bart Humphreys
• Emergency Management Coordinator Brian Hilton
• Public Education Officer Christina Seidel
• Training Coordinator Billy Bradshaw
Texas A&M Forest Service
• Wildland Urban Interface Specialist II Melanie Spradling
• Wildland Urban Interface Specialist I Luke Kanclerz
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Planning Process
Meeting Date
Topics Covered
Attendees
Action Items
12/10/12
Review CWPP
process
* College Station EMC Brian Hilton
* Bryan Fire Chief Randy McGregor
* Bryan EMC Jerry Henry
* Brazos County EMC Chuck Frazier
* Texas A&M University Office of Safety
and Security representative Monica
Weintraub
* TFS Mitigation and Prevention
Department Head Bruce Woods
* TFS State WUI Coordinator Justice
Jones
* TFS WUI Specialist Jared Karns
* TFS WUI Specialist Luke Kanclerz
* TFS Communications Specialist April
Saginor
Each entity was
tasked with
determining
whether it wants to
pursue a CWPP
and, if so,
contacting Texas
A&M Forest
Service to begin
the process
4/17/13
Risk assessment
training for
Response Zones 3,
4 and 5
* Capt. Joe Warren
* PIO Bart Humphreys
* Lt. Kevin Simmons
* Lt. Tim Sullivan
* Lt. Tim Hamff
* Lt. Tim Valdez
* TFS WUI Specialist Melanie Spradling
* TFS WUI Specialist Luke Kanclerz
Add collected data
to CWPP
4/18/13
Risk assessments
for Response Zones
1, 2 and 6
* Assistant Chief Jon Mies
* Capt. Joe Warren
* Public Education Officer Christina
Seidel
* Lt. Mike Ruesink
* Lt. Jerry Duffy
* Lt. Tim Hamff
* TFS WUI Specialist Melanie Spradling
* TFS WUI Specialist Luke Kanclerz
Add collected data
to CWPP
5/6/13
Risk assessment
presentation and
coordination of
working group
* Chief R.B Alley
* Assistant Chief Jon Mies
* Fire Marshal Eric Hurt
* Captain Joe Warren
* PIO Bart Humphreys
* Assistant Fire Marshal Eric Dotson
* TFS WUI Specialist Melanie Spradling
* TFS WUI Specialist Luke Kanclerz
Add collected data
to CWPP and
discuss Pre -Attack
Plan
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Meeting Date
Topics Covered
Attendees
Action Items
5/7/13
Risk assessment
presentation
* TFS WUI Specialist Melanie Spradling
* TFS WUI Specialist Luke Kanclerz
CSFD A Shift:
* Joe Gibson
* Andrea Ferrell
* Brent Sanders
* Adam McCullough
* Brad Ballard
* Clint Anderson
* Richard Westbrook
* Fred Rapczyk
* Michael Swoboda
* David Gillis
* Nathan Hooper
* Joshua Harrington
* Bradley McPherson
* Patrick Dugan
* Tony Ray
* Andrew Byorth
* Richard Weisser
* Tim Hamff
* Darryl Smith
* Chet Barker
* Justin Woodard
* Benjamin Miller
* Tom Thraen
* Charles Almanza
* Stuart Marrs
* Dan McNeill
* David Moore
* Doug Smith
* Scott Giffen
* Tommy Tharp
* Jason Neuendorff
* Chris Poole
* Carter Hall
* Patrick Mattina
Add collected data
to CWPP
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Meeting Date
Topics Covered
Attendees
Action Items
5/8/13
Risk assessment
presentation
* TFS WUI Specialist Melanie Spradling
* TFS WUI Specialist Luke Kanclerz
CSFD B Shift:
* James Crook
* Grant McKay
* Tim Valdez
* Jeremy Murders
* Ernie Goode
* Michael Middleton
* John Kimbrough
* John Shultz
* Tim Sullivan
* Jacob Prazak
* Michael Brown
* Lewis Clinkscales
* Wade Amy
* Mike Armstrong
* Matthew Brunson
* Eric Falke
* Leon Moore
* Lance Norwood
* Greg Rodgers
* Charles Selensky
* Chad Phillips
* Matt Tomas
* Andy Throne
* Stan Stephenson
* Jeff Kuykendall
* K. Simmons
* David Copeland
* Derek Gallion
* Jake Pickard
* Jarrod Dreher
Add collected data
to CWPP
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Meeting Date
Topics Covered
Attendees
Action Items
5/9/13
Risk assessment
presentation
* TFS WUI Specialist Melanie Spradling
* TFS WUI Specialist Luke Kanclerz
CSFD C Shift:
*Anthony C. Marino
*Jason Giles
*Jason Murrell
*Dominic Beran
*Michael Cole
*Phillip Markert
*Zac Lawson
*Mike Rohach
*Michael Macias
*Travis Towers
*Pat Quinlan
*Matt Harmon
*Johnny Ward
*Bill Walton
*Jeremy Engel
*William Shelton
*J.P. Moore
*Robert Mumford
*Mike Ruesink
*George Rosier
*Layne Dussetschleger
*Deborah Hamff
*Chris Kelly
*Christina Seidel
*Austin Hoggard
*Josh Varner
*Danny Driskell
*Jimmy Yow
*Nathan Noynaert
*Mike Clemente
*Curtis Donahoe
*Derek Bishop
Add collected data
to CWPP
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Meeting Date
Topics Covered
Attendees
Action Items
5/30/13
CWPP Working
Group Meeting
* TFS WUI Specialist Melanie Spradling
* TFS WUI Specialist Luke Kanclerz
College Station Fire Department
*Fire Chief R.B. Alley III
*Asst. Chief Jon Mies
*Fire Marshal Eric Hurt
*Capt. Joe Warren
*Lt. Tim Hamff
*Lt. Mike Ruesink
*Public Information Officer Bart
Humphreys
*Emergency Management Coordinator
Brian Hilton
*Public Education Officer Christina
Seidel
*Training Coordinator Billy Bradshaw
Discussed CWPP
edits, signing
ceremony and data
needed for Pre -
Attack Plan
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Community Background
Location
College Station, Texas
Brazos County
N 30° 34' 00"
W 96° 16' 04"
With a population of about 97,000 in 2012, College Station is the largest city in the metropolitan area,
encompassing about 49 square miles. College Station is home to Texas A&M University, one of the country's
largest public universities. The city is located in the heart of central Texas within a three-hour drive of five of the
nation's 20 largest municipalities.
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General Landscape
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Texas is one of the fastest -growing states in the nation, with much of this growth occurring adjacent to
metropolitan areas. This increase in population across the state will impact counties and communities within
the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). The topography within the city limits is primarily flat plains and smooth
plains.
Predictive Service Areas (PSA) represent regions where the weather reporting stations tend to react similarly to
daily weather regimes and exhibit similar fluctuations in fire danger and climate. Seven PSA are delineated in
Texas. Fire weather thresholds, fuel moisture thresholds and National Fire Danger Rating System thresholds have
been developed for each PSA and are unique to the designated PSA.
Critical fire weather thresholds for the PSA in which College Station is located are:
Relative humidity: 30 percent or less
20-foot windspeed (meaning windspeeds that are calculated at 20 feet above the forest canopy): 15 mph or more
Temperature: 10 percent above average
In the tables below, at the low end of the scale in the greens and blues we see normal to below -normal conditions.
Initial attack should be successful with few complexities. At the upper end of the scale in the oranges and reds
we see unusual or rare conditions and we would expect to see complex fires where initial attack may often fail. So
the difficult category to describe and thus maybe the most important category for initial attack is the middle or
transition zone in the yellow. Somewhere in the yellow, fires transition from normal to problematic.
NFDRS - National Fire Danger Rating System
ERC - Energy Release Component
BI - Burning Index
KBDI - Keetch-Byram Drought Index
Dead Fuel Moisture Thresholds
Percentiles
4-10
11-25
26-50
51-100
1000-hr
13 14-15
16
17-18
19
100-hr
11 12-13
14
15-16
17
10-hr
5 6
7
8-9
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NFDRS Thresholds (Fuel Model G)
Percentiles
0-96
75-89
50-74
0-49
ERC
47 38-46
31-37
25-30
0-24
BI
52 44-51
34-43
25-33
0-24
KBDI
758 683-757
606-682
470-605
0-469
Live Fuel Moisture
Percentiles
4-10
11-25
26-50
51-100
Pine
105
106-120
121-130
131-150
151-300
Oak
75
76-90
91-100
101-125
126-300
Yaupon
100
101-115
116-130
131-150
151-300
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The City of College Station currently has more than 1,305 acres of parkland and 500 acres of greenway that allow
for active and passive recreation. They are classified as follows and displayed in the map above.
• Mini Parks - 7
• Neighborhood Parks - 34
• Community Parks - 8
• Regional Parks - 2 (Lick Creek Nature Park and Veterans Athletic Park)
• Special - 2 (Arboretum, Conference Center)
• Cemeteries - 2 (not included in total acreage above)
• Greenways trials - 3 miles of paved trails
Source: City of College Station Comprehensive Plan
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Climate
Month
Record high "F{°C)
Average high °F CC)
Average low "F [°C)
Record low °F ("Cl
Precipitation inches (min)
Ciimate data for College Station, Texas (hide)
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Peak Fire Seasons:
Primary - July through September with summer drying
Dry vegetation due to little or no rain, combined with temperatures of 98° to 105° F on a daily basis. Hurricanes
or tropical storms close to Southeast Texas bring in dry, strong to gusty winds from the north and northeast.
Secondary - December through March with cured grasses and wind events
Cold front moves in from the north ushering in drier air. Relative humidity drops below 20 percent during the
afternoon hours with winds gusting anywhere from 25 mph to 50 mph.
City of College Station Fuels
Fuel
Model
Description
Rate of
Spread
Flame
Length
% of Land
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Limits
Acres of
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Moderate
Low
14.2%
4,308
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3,948
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Closed timber
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Low
Low
8.4%
2,552
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Surface fuels contain the parameters
needed to compute surface fire behavior
characteristics, such as rate of spread,
flame length, fireline intensity and other
fire behavior metrics. As the name might
suggest, surface fuels only account for the
surface fire potential.
Canopy fire potential is computed
through a separate but linked process. The
Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment accounts
for both surface and canopy fire potential
in the fire behavior outputs.
Surface fuels are typically categorized into
one of four primary fuel types based on
the primary carrier of the surface fire: 1)
grass, 2) shrub/brush, 3) timber litter and
4) slash.
Surface Fuels - Acres
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Fuels
Description
FBPS Fuel
Model Set
Acres Percent
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GR 2
GR 3
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G51
G52
G53
5H 2
SH 5
SH 6
FM 8
FM 9 HWD
FM 9
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NB91
NB93
N698
NB99
Short, Sparse Dry Climate Grass (Dynamicl
Low Load, Dry Climate Grass ( Dynamic)
Low Load, Very Coarse, Humid Climate Grass (Dynamic)
Moderate Load, Dry Climate Grass (Dynemicl
Low Load, Dry Climate Grass -shrub (Dynamic)
Moderate Load, Dry Climate Grass -Shrub (Dynamic)
Moderate Load, Humid Climate Grass -Shrub (Dynamic)
Moderate Load Dry Climate Shrub
High Load, Dry Climate Shrub
Low Load, Humid Climate Shrub
closed timber litter (compact)
Hardwood litter (Fluffy) - Low Load far Texas
Long•needle (pine litter) or hardwood litter
Long -needle (pine litter, plantations).- High Load for Texas
Urban/Developed
Agricultural
Open Water
Bare Ground
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
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1982
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2005
2005
2005
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2,967
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2,829 10.2%
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54.7%
58 0.2%
126 0.5%
247 0.9%
100.0%
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SH 6
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Vegetation
The vegetation map describes the general vegetation and landcover types across the state of Texas. In the
Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment (TWRA), the vegetation dataset is used to support the development of
surface fuels, canopy cover, canopy stand height, canopy base height and canopy bulk density datasets. The
vegetation classes with descriptions are shown in the following table.
Vegetation - Acres
Class
Open Water
Developed Open Space
Developed Low Intensity
Developed Medium Intensity
Developed High Intensity
Barren Land(Rock/Sand/Clay)
Cultivated Crops
Pasture/Hay
Grassland/Herbaceous
tvlarsh
Shrub/Scrub
Floodplain Forest
Deciduous Forest
Uve Oak Forest
Uve Oak/Deciduous Forest
Juniper orJuniper/live Dak Forest
Juniper/Deciduous Forest
Pinyon/Juniper Forest
Eastern Redcedar Forest
Eastern Redcedar/Deciduous Forest
Pine Forest
Pine Regeneration
Pine/Deciduous Forest
Pine/Deciduous Regeneration
Description
All areas of open water, generally with «5%cover of vegetation or soli
impervious surfaces account for < 20% of total cover {i.e. golf courses, parks, etc.._
impervious surfaces account for 20•49% of total cover
Impervious surfaces account for 50.79% of total cover
Imperwous surfaces account for 80-100%of total cover
Vegetation generally accounts for <15%of total cover
Areas used for the production of annual crops, includes land being actively tilled
Areas of grasses and/or legumes planted for livestock grazing or hay production
Areas dominated (> 80%) by grammanoid or herbaceous vegetation, can he grazed
Low wet areas dominated (>80%) by herbaceous vegetation
Areas dominated by shrubs/trees < 5 meters tall, shrub canopy > than 20% of total vegetation
> 20% tree cover. the soil is periodically covered or saturated with water
> 20% tree cover, >75%of tree species shed leaves in response to seasonal change
> 20% tree cover, live oak species represent >75% of the total tree cover
> 20%tree cover, neither live oak or deciduous species represent>75% of the total tree corer
> 20%tree cover, juniper or juniper/live oak species represent > 75% of the total tree cover
> 20%tree cover, neither juniper or deciduous species represent> 75% of the total tree corer
> 20% tree cover, pinyon or juniper species represent > 75% of the total tree cover
> 20%tree cover, eastern redcedar represents > 75% of the total tree cover
> 20%tree cover, neither eastern redcedar or deciduous species represent > 75% of the total tree cover
> 20%tree cover, pine species represent > 75% of the total tree cover
Areas of pine forest in an early successional or transitional stage
> 20% tree cover, neither pine or deciduous species represent> 75% of the total tree cover
Areas of pine or pine/deciduous forest In an early successional or transitional stage
Acres Percent
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5,283
5,361
4,603
919
258
178
4,218
245
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2,083
5,213
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17.4%
17.6%
15.1%
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Land Use
According to the College Station Comprehensive Plan, the city is poised for significant population growth in
the upcoming decades. This growth will bring with it significant demands for additional housing, shopping,
recreation, public facilities and services, and transportation. How land is used and development occurs to serve
this increasing population will have significant and long lasting impacts on the community.
The population of the City of College Station is projected to increase by approximately 40,000 for a total
population of approximately 134,000 by 2030. The housing demand associated with this population increase
is projected to equate to an additional 20,000 dwelling units. If current trends prevail about one-fourth or 5,000
of these will be new single-family homes and the remainder will consist of duplexes or apartment units. This
projected increase in housing necessitates the availability of nearly 3,000 to 4,000 acres for new construction in
greenfield areas or through redevelopment and infill development.
If population and housing demands continue to increase and the challenges associated with the physically
expanding the City's boundaries persist, then the population density of College Station will likely increase. The
current population density of the City is estimated at slightly more than 1,800 persons per square mile. Since
1940, the City's population density has ranged from a low of 856 persons per square mile (1940) to a high of
2,211 persons per square mile (1999). Though the population density remains quite low in comparison to other
metropolitan areas, increasing population density offers opportunities for new building types, such as
condominiums, townhomes and vertical mixed use. It also presents the need for more effective land use
planning and capital investments.
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Existing Land Use
Urban
Urban character is currently
concentrated in the Northgate area. It
primarily involves the businesses along
either side of College Main, immediately
north of University Drive. The public
parking garage and recent multi -story
residential projects built close to
the street continue this urban feel.
This area currently includes vertical
development, minimal setbacks, minimal
surface parking lots and a high level of
pedestrian activity.
Suburban
Suburban character dominates College
Station as a result of the time period of
most of College Station's development
(post -World War II), local preferences
and building customs, and the dominance of the student population (dormitories and apartments). Much of
this suburban character is auto -dominated, that is it consists of land uses that have extensive areas of parking
in relationship to their floor area. Big -box retail areas and shopping malls are quintessential examples of this
character. Most apartment complexes, duplexes, and even single-family residential developments catering to
students exhibit similar auto -oriented character and design.
TABLE 2.1
Future Land Use & Character
Designation
Acreage
in City
% of Acreage
Total in ETJ
5 0% 0.0
% of % of
Total Total Total
0.0% 1,408.6 1.0%
Neigh, Conservation
1,408.6
Rural
0.0
0,0% 94,930.4
87.6% 94,930.4 69.4%
Estate
3,498.9
12.4% 0.0
0,0% 3,498.9 2.7%
Restricted Suburban
4,030.4
14.3% 447.6
0.4% 4,478.0 3.3%
General Suburban
2,467.2
8,8% 601.7
0.6% 3,069.0 2.3%
Urbcn
2,690.8
9,6% 300.6
0.3% 2,991.5 2.1%
Urban Mixed Use
400.8
1 4%
0.0
0.0% 400.8 0.3%
General Commercial
882.3
3.1 %
0,1
0 0% 882.4 0.6%
Suburban Commercial
912.8
3 2%
76.6
0,1 % 989.4 0.7%
Business Park
1,203.2
43%
835.1
0,8% 2,038.3 1,5%
Insti1uiional / Public
673.9
2 4%
0.0
0.0% 674.0 0.5%
Texas A&MUniversity
5,259.4
187%
4.7
0,0% 5,264.1 3.9%
Natural -Protected
1,250.8
4,4%
17.9
0.0% 1,268.7 0.9%
Natural • Reserved
3,413,7
12 1 % 11,137,7
10,3% 14,551.4 10.7%
Utilities
61.7
0 2% 2.4
0 0% 64.2 0.0%
TOTAL
28,154.5
100.0% 108,354.7
100.0% 136,509.7 100.0%
NOTE: The total area of the combined
area in the land use categories is
rights -of -way (4.860.3 acres, or
* Totals down to decimal place level
City limits and ETJ is approximately
136,509.7 acres. The difference
roughly 3.4% of the overall
may vary slightly due to rounding.
141,370 acres. The total
is within street and highway
area).
Areas of the City exhibit a less auto -dependent and more walkable character. These areas retain a balance
between green areas (parks and open space) and the built environment. Often these areas include parks, schools,
and small-scale, neighborhood -serving businesses.
The College Hills area is a good example of this type of suburban land use and character. A few of these areas
are more specialized in land use, such as the College Station Business Center, which provides employment and
business opportunities in a walkable environment with significant open space. There are also suburban areas that
are dominated by open space. These estate areas are much more rural in character with homes generally placed
on large lots. Foxfire subdivision is a good example of this type of suburban land use and character.
Rural
Rural areas that currently exist in and around College Station include areas that exhibit countryside, agricultural,
and natural character. Countryside is typically dominated by a few lots of estate size fronting a road surrounded
by agricultural or natural lands. The latter two tend to be determined by uses - crop or ranching in agricultural
areas and wooded or savanna lands in natural areas. Rural areas tend to be more auto -suburban commercial
along Earl Rudder Freeway.
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Future Land Use
The basic land use concept associated with the city's Comprehensive Plan is to achieve the highest quality of life
by accommodating the projected demand for new housing, businesses and public facilities, resulting in multiple
places of distinction. This concept focuses on:
• Strong and sustainable neighborhoods;
• Unique districts and corridors both natural and man-made;
• Growth areas flexible enough to respond to a changing marketplace while proscriptive enough to contribute to
the community's quality of life;
• Rural areas that preserve open spaces and respect the limits of public infrastructure and services;
• Redevelopment areas that renew struggling or under -performing areas of the community through partnerships
with public and private interests; and,
• Context -sensitive mobility system linking the community together.
In addition to meeting the projected demands associated with an increasing population, this concept enables
the City to continue to strengthen its principal competitive advantage for attracting and retaining residents and
visitors along with new businesses and the employment and tax revenues that accompany them - that is, a high
quality of life.
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and
Character
Comprehensive Land Use Plan
▪ Neighborhood Conservation
Rural
Estate
Restricted Suburban
General Suburban
▪ Urban
▪ Urban Mixed Use
▪ General Commercial
Suburban Commercial
▪ Business Park
Institutional/Public
▪ Texas ABM University
▪ Natural Areas - Protected
▪ Natural Areas - Reserved
▪ Utilities
RedevelopmentAreaa
▪ Water
Ems] City Limits
- - ETJ-3.5 Mile
Brazos Centerlines
-• ETJ - 5 Mile (estimated)
Note: A comprehensive plan shall not constitute
zoning regulations or establish raring boundaries.
Source: City of College Station Comprehensive Plan
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Fire Response Capabilities
The College Station Fire Department has six fire stations and staffs six engines, one ladder tower, one tender, one
aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle, four Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) capable ambulances, and one
command vehicle.
There are 41 personnel assigned to each of three shifts, with minimum staffing daily at 33 personnel. Shift
personnel work a 24-hour shift with 48 hours off between shifts, for an average of 56 hours worked each week.
The College Station Fire Department is the lead agency for a Hazardous Materials Response Group made up of
personnel from the College Station and Bryan Fire Departments and personnel from the Environmental Health
and Safety Office of Texas A&M University.
Fire Station No. 1
304 Holleman Drive East
Engine — Compressed air foam (Unit # 721)
Engine — reserve (#727)
Ambulance (Unit # 761)
Ambulance — reserve (Unit # 765)
EMS Gator (Unit # 760)
Fire/ EMS Gator (Unit # 799)
Fire Station No. 2
2100 Rio Grande Blvd.
Engine — compressed air foam (Unit # 722)
Ambulance (Unit #762)
Truck — 100 ft. ladder platform (Unit # 752)
Truck — 75 ft. ladder — reserve (Unit # 751)
Fire Station No. 3
1900 Barron Road
Engine — compressed air foam (Unit # 723)
Engine — reserve (Unit # 728)
Ambulance (Unit # 763)
Fire Station No. 4
1550 George Bush Drive West
Engine — foam system (Unit # 724)
Ambulance — reserve (Unit # 764)
Truck — ARFF (Unit # 734)
Truck — ARFF — reserve (Unit # 794)
Fire Station No. 5
1601 William D. Fitch Parkway
Engine — foam system (Unit # 725)
Tender — 3,000 gal (Unit # 735)
Truck — grass (Unit #745)
Fire Station No. 6
610 University Drive East
Engine — compressed air foam (Unit # 726)
Ambulance (Unit # 766)
Command Vehicle — Battalion Chief (Unit # 711)
Command Vehicle — reserve (Unit # 706)
Rehab/ Air (Unit # 796)
Dodge Truck — dual utility truck (Unit # 790)
HazMat Trailer — local and regional response
Swift water/ dive trailer
Inflatable Rescue Boat
Flat Bottom Boat
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Emergency Facilities
College Station,TX
Emergency Facilities
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Treatment centers in the area include:
College Station Medical Center, 1604 Rock Prairie Road
• 171 licensed beds; 12-bed medical/surgical ICU;
eight operating rooms (plus two cath labs)
• MRI scanner; CT scanner; dialysis unit
• 13 isolation beds (one in ER)
• Emergency power for 158 hours
• Emergency room: 29 acute care beds
Scott and White Healthcare, 700 Scott & White Drive
• 143 beds
• Level III emergency department
• MRI scanner, 64-slice CT scanner
St. Joseph Regional Health Center, 2801 Franciscan
• 266 licensed beds; 36-bed medical/surgical ICU; 16
operating rooms
• MRI scanner; two CT scanners; dialysis unit
• 30 isolation beds
• Emergency power for indefinite number of hours
• Emergency room: 28 treatment room beds
The Physicians Centre Hospital, 3131 University Drive
• 16 licensed beds; no ICU; four operating rooms
and two minor procedure rooms
• MRI scanner, CT scanner, no dialysis unit
• Emergency power for 24 hours
• Emergency Room: 16 patient suites
PHI Air Medic, located at St. Joseph Regional Health
Center, 2801 Franciscan
• Transports patients by helicopter
The closest burn units are:
• Shriners Hospitals for Children Pediatric Burn
Center in Galveston
• University of Texas Medical Branch Blocker Adult
Burn Center in Galveston
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Utilities and
Transportation
Utilities
College Station Utilities
(979) 764-3535
Bryan Texas Utilities
(979) 821-5700
Texas A&M University Utilities
(979) 458-5500
Mid -South Synergy
(936) 825-5100
Navasota Valley Electric Co-op
(979) 828-3232
Entergy
(800) 368-3749
Atmos Energy
(866) 322-8667
U11LETY RESTORATION FOR CRITICAL FACILITIE5
tl L ility Service Restoration Priorities: 1= Highesi 5= Lowest
Fmergency Generation: Yes= Emergerwy (-ienetaforonsite.
Ltd. Generator avail.]hle, but powers
only a limited portinn of the facility.
Facility Name: Emer, Gen, Elec. Phone Water Ww Gas
City of College Station/TAMU
Reed Arena Yes 1 1 1 1 1
TAMU Campus No 1 2 1 1 2
City Hall Administration Yes 2 1 1 1 2
City Hall Administration Yes 2 1 1 1 2
Central Fire Station Yes 3 2 1 1 1
Police Station Yes 2 1 1 1 2
tixxolnCenter Yes 3 3 1 1 1
iisC Yes 3 2 1 1 1
Grems Prairie Substation Yes 3 3 2 2 2
Southwood Valley Subdivision Yes 3 3 2 2 2
Post OA Subdivision No 1 1 1 1 1
S sit[:I, Suddivision Yes 1 1 2 3 1
Lick Creek Wastewater Plant Yes 1 3 NA NA 1
Dowling; Road Pump Station Yes 1 3 NA NA 1
College Station Medical Center Yes 1 1 1 1 1
Scott & White Clinic Yes 2 2 1 1 1
CSISDSchools No 1 3 1 1 1
Hazardous materials transportation routes
Hazardous materials transportation routes are a concern in the event of a wildfire that prompts road closures or
evacuations.
Highways
Texas State Highway 6
Primary chemical hazards: LPG; gasoline
Protective action distance: 800 meters-1,600
meters
Texas State Highway 21
Primary chemical hazards: LPG; gasoline
Protective action distance: 800 meters-1,600
meters
Texas State Highway 30
Primary chemical hazards: LPG; gasoline
Protective action distance: 800 meters-1,600
meters
Texas F.M. 2818
Primary chemical hazards: Ammonia
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Railroads
Union Pacific
Railroad
Primary
chemical
hazards:
Liquid and
dry chemicals;
hydrofluoric
acid
Protective
action distance:
800 meters, or
as required for
safety
Pipelines
Exxon/Mobil
Pipeline
Primary
chemical
hazard:
Petroleum
Protective action
distance: 300
meters-800 meters
College Station,TX
Railroad
The pink line shows the railroad's route through the city.
ConocoPhillips Pipeline
Primary chemical hazard:
Protective action distance:
Teppco Pipeline
Primary chemical hazard:
Protective action distance:
Koch Pipeline
Primary chemical hazard:
Protective action distance:
Petroleum
300 meters-800 meters
Petroleum
300 meters-800 meters
Petroleum/crude oil
300 meters-800 meters
Enterprise Pipeline
Primary chemical hazard: Natural gas
Protective action distance: 800 meters-1,600 meters
Pipeline Safety
Most highly explosive pipelines will
be buried approximately three feet
deep, but there are exceptions.
Some of the larger firefighting
equipment will be powerful enough
to rupture these lines. Other lines
may not be as explosive but can
also be very dangerous. Most of the
plastic "flow lines" that lie on top
of the ground are usually carrying
less of a dangerous liquid but can still burn if ignited.
This hazard requires the use of lookouts, especially at
night. Some situations may require that the ground
person walk in front of the equipment if pipelines are
suspected in the vicinity.
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Underground pipelines are marked with above -ground
markers.
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Schools
Texas A&M University
College Station is home to Texas A&M University, attended by approximately 50,000 students. Evacuation orders
for the Texas A&M campus are issued via Code Maroon messaging system.
According to Texas A&M Campus Safety and Emergency Procedures, when a campus evacuation notice is
issued:
• Pedestrians should exit campus by the shortest route, walking north toward Church Street or south toward
Anderson Park - use crosswalks, obey police direction, do not impede traffic flow.
• Exit campus as directed in the Code Maroon message.
• You may use your vehicle to leave campus unless directed otherwise in the Code Maroon message.
• If possible, Transportation Services will continue to operate off campus routes, outbound only. Bus pickup
locations may be altered, changes will be announced and posted at http://emergency.tamu.edu.
• Transportation Services Paratransit can be reached by calling (979) 845-1971.
• Visit http://emergency.tamu.edu for regular updates on the emergency situation and information on
returning to campus.
College Station Independent School District
CSISD Facilities Map
1. A&M Consolidated High
1801 Harvey Mitchel Parkway South 764-5500
2. A&M Consolidated Middle
105 Hafik 764-5575
3. Alternative Education Programs
105 Tusher 764-5540
- -------------------------
4. A&M Consolidated HS Athletics
2118 Welsh 764-5525
5 Barbara Bush Parent Center
1200 George Bush Drive 764-5504
6. College Hills Elementary
1101 Wnimas 764-5565
- ----------------------
7 College Station Middle
900 Rork Prairie Rand 764-5545
- ------------------------
FL College Station High
4002 Victono Avenue 694-5800
9 Community Education
1812 Welsh 764-5430
10. CSI5DCentral Office
1812 Welsh 764-5400
11. CSISD Transportation Center
9304 Rack Praise Road 764-5440
12. Creek View Elementary
1001 Eagle 694-5890
13. Cypress Grove Intermediate
900 Graham Road South 694-5600
14. Forest Ridge Elementary
1950 Greens Prairie Rood West 694-5801
15. Greens Prairie Elementary
4315 Greens Prairie Trail 694-5870
1- 6. Oakwood Intermediate
106 Hofik 764-5530
17. Pebble Creek Elementary
200 Porkview 764-5595
18. Rock Prairie Elementary
3400 Welsh 764-5570
19. South Knoll Elementary
1220 Basweff 764-5580
20 Southwood Valley Elementary
2700 Brothers 764-5590
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School Evacuation and Sheltering
College Station ISD has emergency
operations plans for each campus, which
were developed in 2005. The emergency
response plans are evaluated and updated
annually, and in 2011 the plans went through
a formal evaluation with security and
safety experts from the Texas Engineering
Extension Service. Each plan takes into
account the campus location, design and age
of students.
These respective campus plans contain
multiple possible responses which can be
applied to emergency situations in order
to maximize student safety. All CSISD
campuses practice multiple emergency
responses, including evacuations, lockdowns and shelter -in -place drills, on a routine basis.
All CSISD campuses have emergency radios, which have the capability to directly contact the College Station
Police Department dispatch. CSISD also works closely with the College Station PD, which has engaged in
emergency response training in CSISD buildings. Additionally, CSISD contracts with an outside agency to
conduct a safety audit every three years.
When school is not in session, CSISD facilities could potentially be used as staging locations or Incident
Command Posts. Such arrangements are coordinated through the College Station Emergency Management
Coordinator, American Red Cross and CSISD Director of Facilities.
Community Legal Authority
The City Council is composed of the Mayor and six council members elected at large. The Mayor is the presiding
officer of the City Council and is recognized as the head of the city government for all ceremonial purposes. The
Mayor is entitled to vote on all matters under consideration by the City Council. The City Council shall elect a
Mayor Pro Tem from its membership who will act as Mayor during the absence or disability of the Mayor.
The Mayor and each council member will hold office for a period of three years until his or her successor is
elected and qualified. No person shall be deemed elected to an office unless that person receives a majority of all
the votes cast for such office.
In the event of an incident, the first responder on the scene will take charge and serve as the Incident
Commander until relieved in accordance with local procedures (Brazos County Interjurisdictional Emergency
Management Plan, Annex N, Direction and Control). The county judge or mayor will likely be responsible for
declaring a disaster and ordering evacuations. The City of College Station employs Incident Command System
principles during emergency response.
Burn bans are set by the Brazos County Commissioners Court for Brazos County. For the City of College
Station, burning is only allowed by permit issued by the College Station Fire Marshal. Burn bans are evaluated
based on the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (particularly when it is approaching 600), frequency of fire calls and
other weather conditions.
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Fire Environment
Wildland Urban Interface
The Wildland Urban Interface
(WUI) is described as the area where
structures meet and intermingle with
undeveloped wildland or vegetative
fuels. Population growth within the
WUI substantially increases wildfire
risks. In Texas, more than 80 percent
of wildfires occur within two miles of
a community.
College Station's population is
estimated to be 98,866.
It is estimated that 25,786 people,
or 45 percent of the population, live
within the WUI.
Population is determined by the housing density of a certain area. This is measured in the number of houses
per number of acres. The higher -density areas are calculated at three houses per acre and the less dense areas
are calculated at one house per 40 acres. This information gives planners an idea of how many homes are at risk
to wildfire and how many homes would need to be protected during a wildfire, which is useful when planning
evacuations.
The scale below shows the lowest density (gray) to highest density (purple) and the WUI population and acreage
reflected for each density level in College Station.
WUI — Population and Acres
Housing Density
WUI Percent of WUI Percent of WUI
Population Population WUI Acres Acres
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962 3.7%
10,832 42.0%
13,192 51.2%
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1,242
1,857
1,966
2,046
3,790
847
22.2%
8.2%
12.3%
13.0%
13.5%
25.1%
5.6%
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Fire Occurrence
Wildfire occurrence statistics provide insight into the number of fires, the cause of fires and acres burned. These
statistics are useful for prevention and mitigation planning. They can be used to determine the time of year
most fires typically occur and develop a fire prevention campaign aimed at reducing a specific fire cause. The fire
occurrence statistics are grouped by primary response agency, which include:
• Federal — Fires reported by U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service.
• Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) — Texas A&M Forest Service's fire occurrence database represents all state -
reported fires.
• Local — The local category includes fires reported via Texas A&M Forest Service's online fire department
reporting system. It is a voluntary reporting system that includes fires reported by both paid and volunteer fire
departments since 2005.
Five years of historic fire report data was used to create the fire occurrence summary charts. Data was obtained
from federal, state and local fire department report data sources for the years 2005-2009.
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Fire Behavior
The City of College Station has
two primary fuel types of concern:
grasses and oak. During the
dormant season, grasses pose the
most risk especially during passing
weather fronts. Cured grasses and
high winds can produce extreme
fire behavior during the dormant
season. Depending on grazing
practices, rates of spread and flame
lengths can range from low to high.
Since grasses are considered a one -
hour fuel, they dry out quickly and
burn rapidly.
Oak forests pose the most risk
during late summer drying
(July through September). Oaks can
produce single -tree and group torching
depending on live fuel moisture levels
and the presence of understory fuels.
Sustained crown runs also may be
possible but are rare events. Oaks pose
the most risk for spotting potential.
Because oak leaves are large and thin,
they retain heat well and can easily
be lofted far ahead of the main fire,
producing spot fires.
Yaupon and tall grasses are the primary
ladder fuels in the area. Tall grasses can
produce high flame lengths and under
the right conditions, can cause oaks
and eastern red cedars to torch. Yaupon
can grow tall as well (6 to 12 feet) and
can provide a route for a surface fire to
climb and spread into the canopy.
While most wildland incidents will end with a successful initial attack, the City of College Station does have the
potential for extended attack, especially during dry, windy conditions and when Energy Release Components are
above the 97th percentile.
Peak Fire Seasons:
Primary: July through September with summer drying.
Secondary: December through March with cured grasses and wind events.
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Fire Danger Tools:
Probably the most effective tool for gauging
the day-to-day fire behavior in the City
of College Station is the Significant Fire
Potential Matrix that can be found on the
Texas Interagency Coordination Center
website (http://ticc.tamu.edu). The matrix,
pictured at right, takes into account Burning
Index (BI) and Energy Release Component
(ERC). The BI provides the potential for
initial attack activity, while the ERC provides
the potential for extended attack activity.
Together, these two indices produce a simple
and accurate outlook for fire behavior on any
given day.
For the City of College Station, these values
can be found at:
BI/ERC Calculations: http://ticc.tamu.edu/
PredictiveServices/WeatherStation.htm
* Click on "NFDRS Indices"
Fire Potential Matrix: http://ticc.tamu.edu/
PredictiveServices/WeatherStation.htm
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Characteristic Rate of Spread
Characteristic Rate of Spread is the typical or
representative rate of spread of a potential fire
based on a weighted average of four percentile
weather categories. Rate of spread is the speed
with which a fire moves in a horizontal direction
across the landscape, usually expressed in chains*
per hour (ch/hr) or feet per minute (ft/min). For
purposes of the Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment,
this measurement represents the maximum rate of
spread of the fire front.
Rate of spread is a fire behavior output, which is
influenced by three environmental factors - fuels,
weather and topography. Weather is by far the
most dynamic variable as it changes frequently. To
account for this variability, four percentile weather
categories were created from historical weather
observations to represent low, moderate, high and
extreme weather days for each weather influence
zone in Texas. A weather
influence zone is an area
where, for analysis purposes,
the weather on any given day
is considered uniform. There
are 22 weather influence zones
in Texas.
Characteristic Flame
Length
Characteristic Flame Length
is the typical or representative
flame length of a potential fire
based on a weighted average
of four percentile weather
categories. Flame Length
is defined as the distance
between the flame tip and the
midpoint of the flame depth at
the base of the flame, which is
generally the ground surface. It
is an indicator of fire intensity and is often used to estimate how much heat the fire is generating. Flame length is
typically measured in feet.
Characteristic Rate of Spread — Acres
Rate of Spread
Acres Percent
Non -Burnable
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5 - 10 (ch/hr)
10-15 (ch/hr)
15 - 20 (ch/hr)
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Risk Assessments
Risk assessments are conducted to gauge
wildland fire hazards for the lands and
neighborhoods in a particular area.
Assessments are crucial to developing an
understanding of the risk of potential losses to
life, property and natural resources during a
wildland fire.
Specifically, the risk assessment:
• Assesses risks, hazards, fire protection
capability, structural vulnerability and
values to be protected.
• Identifies the Wildland Urban Interface
(WUI) within the planning area.
• Identifies and prioritizes areas in which to
conduct fuels reduction treatments.
Risk assessment criteria includes:
• Means of access (ingress and egress, road
width, all -season road condition, fire
service access and street signs)
• Vegetation (characteristics of predominate
vegetation within 300 feet of a home,
defensible space)
• Roofing assembly (roof class)
• Building construction (materials)
• Available fire protection (water source
availability, organized response resources)
• Placement of gas and electric utilities
Risk assessments were conducted in the
response zones for each of College Station's six
fire stations. Members of the working group
assessed 30 areas. The findings showed one
extreme -risk area, seven high -risk areas, 15
moderate -risk areas and seven low -risk areas.
Once high -risk areas were identified, specific
mitigation strategies were outlined to reduce
wildfire risks.
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Risk Assessment Findings by Zone
Response Zone 1
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Seven individual risk assessments were conducted in Response Zone 1, which is covered by Fire Station No. 1 at
304 Holleman East.
Of the seven neighborhoods assessed, one was high risk, two were moderate risk and four were low risk.
Mitigation strategies identified for this response zone include the following:
• Fuels reduction
• Public education
• Code enforcement
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1. Glen Oaks Mobile Home Park
High Risk
75 points
30° 38' 36" N
96° 15' 29" W
Located off Highway 30 and Pate Road, homes are
built in and adjacent to 33
acres of dense cedar, yaupon
and oak. There is sufficient
access to homes. Homes are
constructed of vinyl with
wooden attachments. There
are no fire hydrants present.
This area is outside College
Station's response zone, but
Station 1 often responds to
calls in this area.
Values at Risk:
• No individual parcel
data
• $383,210 total value
• 10 acres
Mitigation Strategies:
• Fuels reduction: mechanical, hand clearing
• Code enforcement
• Public Education (target defensible space, home
construction and Ready, Set, Go!)
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2. Nunn Jones Road
Moderate Risk
54 points
30° 38' 52" N
96° 16' 25" W
The area around Nunn Jones Road, Pamela Lane, Vista
Lane and Deer Run Drive has many undeveloped
lots containing a mix of grass, yaupon, oak and
cedar. There are approximately 450 acres of wildland
vegetation. Roads are paved, and there is readable
address signage on homes. There are some dead-end
streets in the area. Home construction is mainly brick
and hardy plank with composite roofs. There are no
fire hydrants in this area. The neighborhood is outside
College Station's response zone, but Station 1 often
responds to calls in this area.
Mitigation Strategies:
• Ingress/egress plan
• Public education (target Ready, Set, Go!)
• Water sources
3. Raintree
Moderate Risk
42 points
30° 37' 16" N
96°17'0"W
Located off Raintree Drive and Wilderness Drive, this
subdivision is surrounded by 118 acres of yaupon, oak
and a grassy floodplain. There is potential that grasses
in the floodplain could dry out and increase fire spread
during drought conditions. There is only one way
in and out. This area is adjacent to a power line/oil
pipeline easement. Homes are constructed of brick and
have composite roofs with wooden fences attached.
Many homes have shrubs and bushes growing next to
and under windows. City fire hydrants are present.
Mitigation Strategies:
• Ingress/egress plan
• Public education (target combustible attachments
and Ready, Set, Go!)
• Fuels reduction: mechanical, hand clearing
4. Deer Run
Low Risk
32 points
30° 38' 14" N
96° 15' 04" W
Home construction is mainly brick and hardy plank
with composite roofs. Fuels are light to medium
closed timber litter, hardwood litter and short grasses.
Landscape is not well maintained throughout the area;
tall grasses are not watered regularly.
5. Windwood
Low Risk
29 points
30° 37' 49" N
96 17' 47" W
Located near Harvey Road and South Earl Rudder
Freeway, Windwood is adjacent to 66 acres of oak and
grasses. There is a power line and oil pipeline easement
next to the subdivision. There are two ways in and out
of the area. Many homes have wooden fences attached.
Homes are mainly constructed of brick and composite
roofs with good defensible space. City fire hydrants are
present.
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6. Horse Haven
Low Risk
25 points
30° 37' 41" N
96° 17' 34" W
The primary threat to the Horse Haven Lane area is a
38-acre hayfield on the backside of the development
which could rapidly carry a surface fire. There are two
ways in and out. Homes are constructed of brick and
composite roofs with wooden fences attached. City fire
hydrants are present. A power substation and police/
fire communication tower are in this area.
7. Summit Crossing
Low Risk
25 points
30° 38' 55" N
96°17'5"W
Located off of Harvey Road, Buena Vista Drive and
Lonetree Drive, the primary fuel types in this area
are grasses and oak. Homes are built close to each
other and are constructed of fiber cement siding and
composite roofing materials. City fire hydrants are
present.
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Response Zone 2
College Station,TX
Response Zone 2
Wildfire Risk Areas
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Five individual individual risk assessments were conducted in Response Zone 2, which is covered by Fire Station No. 2 at
2100 Rio Grande Blvd.
Of the five neighborhoods assessed, two were high risk, two were moderate risk and one was low risk.
Mitigation strategies identified for this response zone include the following:
• Ingress/egress plan
• Public education
• Fuels reduction
• Hydrant system
• Code enforcement
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1. Woodway and Pleasant Forest
Mobile Home Parks
High Risk
87 points
30° 35' 48" N
96° 17' 39" W
Located near Mile Drive
and Texas Avenue, the
area is mostly developed,
but there is a 20-acre
stand of oak, juniper
and yaupon that poses
a risk. There is only one
point of ingress/egress.
Many homes are vinyl,
not enclosed under the
foundation and have
wooden attachments.
Values at Risk:
• No
individual
parcel data
• $907,420
total value
• 34 acres
Mitigation Strategies:
• Ingress/egress plan
• Public education (target building
materials, defensible space and Ready, Set,
Go!)
• Fuels reduction: mechanical, hand
clearing
• Code enforcement
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2. Sherwood Heights/Robin
Drive
High Risk
84 points
30° 33' 23" N
96° 20' 0" W
Located off Rock Prairie Road and Dowling
Road, this area is surrounded by 125 acres
of oak, cedar and
yaupon. There are
two ways in and
out. Residences are
a mixture of brick
construction and
mobile homes with
wooden attachments.
There is poor
defensible space
Values at Risk:
• 110 homes
• $8,505,110
total value
• 74 acres
around and adjacent
to homes. There are no fire hydrants present.
Mitigation Strategies:
• Implement hydrant system
• Public education (target building
materials, defensible space and Ready, Set,
Go!)
• Fuels reduction: mechanical, hand
clearing
• Code enforcement
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3. Sandstone Drive
Moderate Risk
55 points
30° 36' 9" N
96° 16' 31" W
The primary fuels in this area are 30 acres of short
grasses, oak and yaupon. There is only one point of
ingress/egress. Home construction is mostly brick and
composite roofs with wooden fences attached. City fire
hydrants are present.
Mitigation Strategies:
• Ingress/egress plan
• Public education (target Ready, Set, Go!)
• Fuels reduction: mechanical, hand clearing
4. Great Oaks
Moderate Risk
46 points
30° 33' 38" N
96° 20' 72" W
Homes are constructed of brick and composite roofs
with wooden fences attached. There is good defensible
space but just one point of ingress/egress. There is only
one fire hydrant in the area.
Mitigation Strategies:
• Ingress/egress plan
• Public education (target combustible attachments,
defensible space and Ready, Set, Go!)
5. Emerald Forest
Low Risk
28 points
30° 36' 22" N
96°17'2"W
Located near Emerald Parkway and Appomattox
Drive, the primary fuels are 65 acres of oak and
yaupon. There are three ways in and out of this area.
Homes are constructed of brick and composite roofs
with wooden fences attached. City fire hydrants are
present.
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Response Zone 3
College Station,TX
Response Zone 3
Wildfire Risk Areas
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Five individual risk assessments were conducted in Response Zone 3, which is covered by Fire Station No. 3 at
1900 Barron Road.
Of the five neighborhoods assessed, one was high risk and four were moderate risk.
Mitigation strategies identified for this response zone include the following:
• Public education
• Fuels reduction
• Code enforcement
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1. South Dowling and I&GN
Road
High Risk
62 points
30° 32' 17" N
96° 18' 43" W
Primary fuels in this
area are 80 acres of
pasture land and tall
grasses with some
oaks stands. Grasses
have the potential
to rapidly carry a
surface fire. There is
good road access with
more than one way in and out. Homes are
constructed of brick and wood composite
roofs with wooden attachments. There is
good defensible space.
Values at Risk:
• 36 homes
• $12,538,680
total value
• 252 acres
Mitigation Strategies:
• Public education (target building
materials and defensible space)
• Fuels reduction: mechanical, hand
clearing
• Code enforcement
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2. Foxfire
Moderate Risk
46 points
30° 35' 47" N
96°16'9"W
Homes are located in and adjacent to 405 acres of
dense oak and yaupon. There are at least two ways in
and out of Foxfire with "No Outlet" signs posted at
dead-end streets. Road width is at least 24 feet. Homes
are constructed of brick and composite roofs, but some
have open space under decks and porches. Defensible
space needs to be improved. There is a power line and
oil pipeline easement adjacent to the north and east of
Foxfire.
Mitigation Strategies:
• Public education (target home construction,
defensible space and Ready, Set, Go!)
3. Wood Creek Drive
Moderate Risk
45 points
30° 35' 24" N
96° 16' 39" W
The predominant fuels are 57 acres of short grasses,
oak and yaupon. There are at least three ways in
and out of this area. Some road signs are low to the
ground and made of wood, meaning they could be
compromised during a fire. Homes are primarily
brick and composite roofs. Defensible space could be
improved. City fire hydrants are present.
Mitigation Strategies:
• Public education (target signage, defensible space
and Ready, Set, Go!)
4. Willow Run
Moderate Risk
41 points
30° 33' 10" N
96° 18' 14" W
Primary fuels in this area are 80 acres of pasture land
and tall grasses with some oak stands. Grasses have the
potential to rapidly carry a surface fire. There is good
road access with more than one way in and out. Homes
are constructed of brick and composite roofs with
wooden attachments. There is good defensible space.
Mitigation Strategies:
• Public education (target home construction and
Ready, Set, Go!)
5. Castlegate
Moderate Risk
33 points
30° 32' 48" N
96° 16' 37" W
The primary risk area in this area is along Victoria
Avenue where 65 acres of dense oak and yaupon is
present. There is good access on the main road into the
subdivision. Homes are built close to each other and
constructed of brick with composite roofs and attached
combustible fences. City fire hydrants are present.
Mitigation Strategies:
• Public education (target combustible attachments
and Ready, Set, Go!)
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Response Zone 4
College Station,TX
Response Zone 4
Wildfire Risk Areas
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Three individual risk assessments were conducted in Response Zone 4, which is covered by Fire Station No. 4 at
1550 George Bush Drive West.
Of the three neighborhoods assessed, one was high risk and two were moderate risk.
Mitigation strategies identified for this response zone include the following:
• Public education
• Fuels reduction
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1. Highway 60 and Turkey Creek
Road
High Risk
75 points
30° 35' 51" N
96° 22' 37" W
The primary fuels
in this area are 140
acres of grass, oak
and yaupon. There
are two points of
ingress/egress. Many
homes are made of
combustible materials
and vinyl and have
limited defensible space.
hydrants in this area.
Values at Risk:
• 23 homes
• $4,622,380 total
value
• 108 acres
There are no fire
Mitigation Strategies:
• Public education (target defensible
space, construction and Ready, Set,
Go!)
• Fuels reduction: grazing, mechanical
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2. Nuclear Science Facility
(Easterwood)
Moderate Ris►,
41 points
30° 34' 50" N
96° 21' 48" W
The primary fuels in this area are 610 acres of grasses,
oak and cedar. There is only one way into this facility.
*Special considerations: Radio failure can occur
when keying radios next to certain landing system
equipment.
Mitigation Strategies:
• Ingress/egress plan
3. White Creek Road
Moderate Riv'
39 points
Fuels are primarily 610 acres of grass, oak, cedar and
yaupon. There are at least two ways in and out, and
road width is sufficient for engines to travel and turn
around. There is a mixture of brick and wood homes
with combustible fences attached. Defensible space
could be improved around homes. There are no fire
hydrants located in this area.
Mitigation Strategies:
• Public education (target defensible space,
combustible attachments and Ready, Set, Go!)
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Response Zone 5
College Station,TX
Response Zone 5
Wildfire Risk Areas
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Nine individual risk assessments were conducted in Response Zone 5, which is covered by Fire Station No. 5 at
1601 William D. Fitch Parkway.
Of the nine neighborhoods assessed, one was extreme risk, two were high risk, four were moderate risk and two
were low risk.
Mitigation strategies identified for this response zone include the following:
• 911 addressing system
• Ingress/egress plan
• Structure protection plan
• Public education
• Hydrant system
• Code enforcement
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1. Wellborn Oaks
Extreme Risk
92 points
30° 32' 7" N
96° 17' 24" W
The primary fuels
are 580 acres of
dense grasses, oak
and yaupon. There is
limited road access in
this area and poorly
labeled addresses with
few street signs. Home
construction materials
include a mix of brick
and vinyl with combustible
decks. No fire hydrants are
present.
Values at Risk:
• 25 homes
• $10,768,530
total value
• 84 acres
Mitigation Strategies:
• 911 addressing and street
signs
• Ingress/egress plan
• Structure protection plan
• Public education (target
defensible space, home
construction and Ready,
Set, Go!)
• Implement hydrant system
• Code enforcement
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2. Lake Placid
High Risk
67 points
30° 35' 36" N
96° 15' 24" W
Fuels in this area
include 500 acres
of dense grasses,
oak, yaupon and
floodplain forest
around Lake Placid.
During drought
conditions, there
could be an abundant
fuel source for fire
in the floodplain forest. There is
narrow, limited access with several
dead-end streets. Homes are
constructed of brick and composite
roofs. Defensible space needs
improvement. There is one dry fire
hydrant in the area.
Values at Risk:
• 15 homes
• $3,135,300 total
value
• 50 acres
Mitigation Strategies:
• Ingress/egress plan
• Public education (target
building materials, defensible
space and Ready, Set, Go!)
• Fuels reduction: mechanical,
hand clearing, code
enforcement
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3. Whites Creek Lane
High Risk
62 points
30° 32' 58" N
96° 15' 57" W
The primary fuels are 308 acres of
dense grass, oak and yaupon. There is
narrow, limited access with a dead end
street. Homes on Whites Creek Lane
have the minimum 30 feet of defensible
space, but the road is very narrow
with thick vegetation surrounding it.
There is one primary point of ingress/
egress for the homeowners
with no turnaround for fire
service access. Homes are
constructed of brick and
composite roofs. Three city
hydrants are scheduled to be
installed by late 2013.
Values at Risk:
• 12 homes
• $2,297,770 total
value
• 21 acres
Mitigation Strategies:
• Ingress/egress plan
• 911 addressing
• Public education (defensible space and
Ready, Set, Go!)
• Fuels reduction: mechanical, hand
clearing
• Code enforcement
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3. Sweetwater
High Risk
61 points
30° 31' 58" N
96° 16' 36" W
Homes are made
of brick and stucco
with composite roofs.
Defensible space needs
improvement. There is
one primary point of
ingress/egress for the
subdivision. Primary
fuels are medium to
heavy hardwood litter
and short grasses. Dry hydrants are
present.
Values at Risk:
• 168 homes
• $53,050,000
total value
• 470 acres
Mitigation Strategies:
• Ingress/egress plan
• Public education (defensible space
and Ready, Set, Go!)
• Fuels reduction: mechanical, hand
clearing
• Code enforcement
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4. Indian Lakes
Moderate Risk
54 points
30° 31' 32" N
96° 14' 34" W
This is a nature/equestrian area surrounded by 1,100
acres of grasses, oak and yaupon. There is good road
access but there are dead-end streets. There is one
primary point of ingress/egress for the subdivision.
Homes are constructed of brick with metal and
composite roofs. Defensible space needs improvement.
Fire hydrants are limited.
Mitigation Strategies:
• Ingress/egress plan
• Public education (target defensible space and
Ready, Set, Go!)
• Fuels reduction: mechanical, grazing, hand clearing
5. Carter Lake
Moderate Risk
49 points
30° 35' 33" N
96° 13' 31" W
The primary fuels in this area are 365 acres of oak,
yaupon and floodplain forest around Carter Lake.
During drought conditions, there could be an
abundant fuel source for fire in the floodplain forest.
There are two ways in and out of the area, but road
access becomes narrow on the northeast side of the
lake. Homes are constructed of both brick and wood
with composite roofs. There are undeveloped lots, and
defensible space needs improvement. No fire hydrants
are present.
Mitigation Strategies:
• Fuels reduction: mechanical, hand clearing
• Public education (target defensible space and
Ready, Set, Go!)
6. Williams Creek
Moderate Risr
44 points
30° 34' 34" N
96° 13' 31" W
Primary fuels include 460 acres of oak, yaupon and
floodplain forest in Carter Creek. During drought
conditions, there could be an abundant fuel source for
fire in the floodplain forest. There is good access and at
least three points of ingress/egress. The terrain is steep
and homes are at different levels on opposite sides
of the road. There is a green space in Johnson Creek
Loop that could carry fire. Homes are constructed of
brick and composite/metal roofs. Defensible space
improvements are needed. Wellborn hydrants are
present.
Mitigation Strategies:
• Fuels reduction: mechanical, hand clearing
• Public education (target defensible space and
Ready, Set, Go!)
7. Nantucket
Moderate Risk
40 points
30° 32' 41" N
96° 15' 7" W
Primary fuels are 200 acres of grasses, oak and yaupon.
There are multiple ways in and out of this area but
some dead-end streets. Homes are constructed of brick
and metal and have good defensible space. Hydrants
are present, primarily serving Wellborn, but a few
serve College Station.
Mitigation Strategies:
• Public education (target Ready, Set, Go!)
• Fuels reduction: mechanical, grazing, hand clearing
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8. Spring Meadows
Low Risk
30 points
30° 33' 56" N
96° 15' 15" W
Fuels are 470 acres of oak, yaupon, and floodplain
forest. During drought conditions, there could be an
abundant fuel source for fire in the floodplain forest.
There is only one way in and out of the area. Homes
are made of brick and composite roofs with wooden
fences. There are city fire hydrants and this area is in
close proximity to Fire Station No. 5.
9. Pebble Creek
Low Risk
22 points
30° 33' 54" N
96° 13' 28" W
Fuels are primarily oak and yaupon. The area is
adjacent to the 515-acre Lick Creek Park. The park
is mostly a floodplain forest, and during drought
conditions it could be an abundant fuel source for
wildfire. There is one primary point of access for the
subdivision. Homes are constructed of brick and
composite roofs with combustible fences attached but
have sufficient defensible space.
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Response Zone 6
College Station,TX
Response Zone 6
Wildfire Risk Areas
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=Station 5
Wildfire Risk Area
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One individual risk assessment was conducted in Response Zone 6, which is covered by Fire Station No. 6 at 610
University Drive East.
The assessed neighborhood was moderate risk.
1. Hensel Drive
Moderate Risk
43 points
30° 37' 43" N
96° 20' 31" W
This area is near Hensel Drive, South Texas Avenue and South College Avenue on Texas A&M University
property. Texas A&M's horticulture garden, a day care center and Hensel Park are nearby. The structures are built
with vinyl siding, metal siding and brick. The primary fuels are juniper and oak with an understory of short and
tall grasses and leaf litter. Texas A&M University hydrants are present.
Mitigation Strategies:
• Public education (target defensible space and Ready, Set, Go!)
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Hazard Rating List
The following data was collected from risk assessments for Response Zones 1 through 6.
Response Zone 1:
One high -risk neighborhood
Two moderate -risk neighborhoods
Four low -risk neighborhoods
Response Zone 2:
Two high -risk neighborhoods
Two moderate -risk neighborhoods
One low -risk neighborhood
Response Zone 3:
One high -risk neighborhood
Four moderate -risk neighborhoods
Response Zone 4:
One high -risk neighborhoods
Two moderate -risk neighborhoods
Response Zone 5:
One extreme -risk neighborhood
Two high -risk neighborhoods
Four moderate -risk neighborhoods
Two low -risk neighborhoods
Response Zone 6:
One moderate -risk
neighborhood
City of College Station
general wildfire risk
The City of College Station has a generally
urban environment but there are pockets of
wildland fuels within the city and bordering
the outskirts that pose threats.
The most likely areas for wildfire ignition
will have sufficient grasses in order to allow
wildfire to spread.
These threats will most likely come from
outside the city but some pockets within the
city limits also have the potential to ignite and
spread.
College Station,TX Fire Stations
and Response Zones
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SCORE
RESPONSE ZONE
RISK
Wellborn Oaks
92
Response Zone 5
Extreme
Woodway and Pleasant
Forest Mobile Home Parks
87
Response Zone 2
High
Sherwood Heights/Robin
Drive
84
Response Zone 2
High
Glen Oaks Mobile Home
Park
75
Response Zone 1
High
Highway 60 and Turkey
Creek Road
75
Response Zone 4
High
Lake Placid
67
Response Zone 5
High
South Dowling and I&GN
Road
62
Response Zone 3
High
Sweetwater
61
Response Zone 5
High
Sandstone Drive
55
Response Zone 2
Moderate
Nunn Jones Road
54
Response Zone 1
Moderate
Indian Lakes
54
Response Zone 5
Moderate
Carter Lake
49
Response Zone 5
Moderate
Foxfire
46
Response Zone 3
Moderate
Great Oaks
46
Response Zone 2
Moderate
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NEIGHBORHOOD SCORE
RESPONSE ZONE
RISK
Wood Creek Drive
45
Response Zone 3
Moderate
Williams Creek
44
Response Zone 5
Moderate
Hensel Drive
43
Response Zone 6
Moderate
Raintree
42
Response Zone 1
Moderate
Willow Run
41
Response Zone 3
Moderate
Nuclear Science Facility
41
Response Zone 4
Moderate
Nantucket
40
Response Zone 5
Moderate
White Creek Road
39
Response Zone 4
Moderate
Castlegate
33
Response Zone 3
Moderate
Deer Run
32
Response Zone 1
Low
Spring Meadows
30
Response Zone 5
Low
Windwood
29
Response Zone 1
Low
Emerald Forest
28
Response Zone 2
Low
Horse Haven
25
Response Zone 1
Low
Summit Crossing
25
Response Zone 1
Low
Pebble Creek
22
Response Zone 5
Low
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Mitigation Strategies
Public Education
Public education campaigns are designed to heighten community awareness for wildfire risks. They may be
general and cover the entire city or they may be specific and targeted for a certain area or issue (i.e. an awareness
campaign on combustible attachments for a high risk -area). Texas A&M Forest Service has a large selection of
public education materials on Ready, Set, Go!, Firewise Communities, home hardening, fuels management, basic
fire behavior and Firewise landscaping that can be customized for the City of College Station.
Additional opportunities for public education include:
• Wildfire Awareness Week (second week of April)
• Fire Prevention Week
• National Night Out (October)
• Fire station tours
• Smoke alarm program
• Fire extinguisher training
• Citizens Fire Academy
• Fire Safety House
• Ready, Set, Go! (or other) town hall meetings with Texas A&M Forest Service
• College Station Fire Department and City of College Station social media sites
• College Station Fire Department web page and City of College Station website
• Targeted outreach with Fire Marshal's Office to high -risk areas
• Partnerships with local media outlets
Hazardous Fuels Reduction
Fuels reduction projects are intended to clear overgrown vegetation, which can reduce the rate of spread and
intensity of a wildfire and keep it out of the crowns of trees. In addition, these projects usually provide a safer
environment for firefighters to work and extinguish a fire. Fuels reduction projects along evacuation routes may
also give evacuees and incoming resources a safer ingress/egress.
Methods of treatment can vary. Treatment options include:
• Mechanical (mulcher, chipper)
• Hand clearing (chainsaws, handsaws)
• Herbicide application
• Prescribed fire
Some methods may be more effective than others, depending on the fuel types. Some methods may also
be preferred when working around neighborhoods. The scope of each project will vary, but generally fuels
reduction projects are completed along the border of neighborhoods and/or breaks in fuels (i.e. roads).
Generally, fuels reduction projects are 100 to 200 feet wide depending on the fuel type.
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Fuels Management Program
By establishing a self-sustaining fuels
management program in the city, the College
Station Fire Department can continuously
identify and mitigate high -risk fuels. Fuels
reduction projects can slow the spread of wildfire
and create a safer atmosphere for firefighters to
protect structures.
Equipment and training needs should be
identified by the fire department before a fuels
management program is implemented.
Considering the fuel types in the City of
College Station, mulchers, chippers and
chainsaws would be beneficial for fuels
reduction. Such equipment could target oak,
cedar and yaupon. Grazing, prescribed fire and
herbicide treatments would be more beneficial
in the grass fuel types.
Fuels management crews should invest
time and training in wildfire behavior, fuels
treatment methods, prescribed fire and best
management practices. Texas A&M Forest
Service can offer all these courses, either
through one of its wildfire academies (http://
ticc.tamu.edu/Training/training.htm) or by
contacting a local TFS office.
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Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement may involve adopting new codes or enforcing previously adopted codes. The International
Code Council WUI code is designed to create safer living conditions in the Wildland Urban Interface. This
code may give a jurisdiction the opportunity to enforce vegetation management, ignition -resistant construction,
sprinkler systems, storage of combustible materials and land use limitations.
Adopting and enforcing certain parts of the International WUI Code could be beneficial to the City of College
Station, particularly the sections of code that reference combustible attachments and vegetation management.
High -risk neighborhoods would especially benefit from this during wildfire response. The goal of these codes is
to develop neighborhoods that are more resilient to wildfires.
Existing College Station code already addresses some of these issues. For example, the following could help
mitigate potential fire hazards:
Addressing requirements: This ordinance provides addressing requirements for both commercial and residential
properties. All commercial structures shall have street numbers on the face of the building and on any rear door.
Residential properties are required to have numbers on both sides of the mailbox, on the building or on a free
standing structure. (Chapter 12, Article 6)
Open storage: Open storage of commodities and materials for sale, lease, inventory or private use shall not be
permitted in residential areas. (Chapter
7.3 B-9, #2302)
Property maintenance: Occupancy
limitations, garbage and rubbish,
plumbing, mechanical, electrical and
fire safety maintenance requirements are
examples of violations addressed in this
chapter. The property maintenance codes
are adopted from the 2000 International
Property Maintenance Code, referenced
in the Unified Development Ordinance.
(Chapter 12, Article 3.3)
Hazardous materials: Oil or any other
hazardous substances shall be prohibited
from being placed into a residential
container. Motor oil can be properly
disposed of for FREE at the O.R.C. at the
Public Works Department. Oil shall not
be dumped on the ground, according to
Chapter 371 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. (Chapter 11.5 21)
Weeds and grass: This ordinance refers to objectionable or unsightly vegetation including weeds and grass that
exceed 12 inches in height. (Chapter 7.1 C, #2592)
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Defensible Space
The area immediately surrounding a home is critical to its survival in a wildfire. Thirty feet is the absolute
minimum recommended defensible space zone.
The Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) extends to 200 feet from the home. The fuel loading and continuity in the HIZ
is a critical part of the risk assessment process and the results should direct defensible space mitigation projects.
Vegetation placement, lawn care and use of fire-resistant materials (such as rock) will play an important role
during a wildfire. While home hardening - the practice of making your home fire-resistant - is important for
everyone, it is especially important for those homeowners who cannot mitigate the entire HIZ.
The primary type of mitigation project regarding defensible space is public education.
1
2
3
Maintain at !east 30 feet of
nonburnable area around your home
and outbuildings.
Thin and prune trees within 100 feet
of any structure.
Clean roof and gutters often.
4
5
6
Keep lawn , flowers and garden well
watered and trimmed.
Keep plants and leaves from growing
or collecting under your deck; enclose
with a screen.
Use walkways and paths to create fire
breaks.
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13
9
Keep a water hose connected to
an outside water source and long
enough to go around your house.
Store firewood and propane
tanks at least 30 feet from any
structures_
Make your driveway at least 12
feet wide for emergency vehicles.
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Evacuation Planning
Evacuation plans can be created for high -risk neighborhoods,
especially those with minimal egress routes, large populations or
special populations. Plans should incorporate routes of ingress
for emergency responders.
Emergency management, law enforcement, fire department,
public works and the mayor's office may all be involved in the
evacuation process.
General Evacuation Checklist
Planning:
• Determine area(s) at risk:
• Determine population of risk area(s).
• Identify any special needs facilities and populations in
risk area(s).
• Determine evacuation routes for risk area(s) and check the
status of these routes.
• Determine traffic control requirements for evacuation routes.
• Estimate public transportation requirements and determine
pickup points.
• Determine temporary shelter requirements and select
preferred shelter locations.
The Ready, Set, Go! program, which can be accessed
at texasfirewise.org, provides information on how to
prepare for wildfire, stay aware of current conditions
and evacuate early when necessary.
Advance Warning:
• Provide advance warning to special needs facilities and
advise them to activate evacuation, transportation and reception arrangements. Determine if requirements
exist for additional support from local government.
• Provide advance warning of possible need for evacuation to the public, clearly identifying areas at risk.
• Develop traffic control plans and stage traffic control devices at required locations.
• Coordinate with special needs facilities regarding precautionary evacuation. Identify and alert special needs
populations.
• Ready temporary shelters selected for use.
• Coordinate with transportation providers to ensure vehicles and drivers will be available when and where
needed.
• Coordinate with school districts regarding closure of schools.
Evacuation:
• Advise neighboring jurisdictions and the local Disaster District that evacuation recommendation or order
will be issued.
• Disseminate evacuation recommendation or order to special needs facilities and populations. Provide
assistance in evacuating, if needed.
• Disseminate evacuation recommendation or order to the public through available warning systems, clearly
identifying areas to be evacuated.
• Provide amplifying information to the public through the media. Emergency public information should
address:
• What should be done to secure buildings being evacuated
• What evacuees should take with them
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• Where evacuees should go and how should they get there
• Provisions for special needs population and those without transportation
• Staff and open temporary shelters.
• Provide traffic control along evacuation routes and establish procedures for dealing with vehicle breakdowns
on such routes.
• Provide transportation assistance to those who
require it.
• Provide security in or control access to evacuated
areas.
• Provide Situation Reports on evacuation to the local
Disaster District.
Depending on the situation and availability of facilities,
one or more of the following approaches will be used to
handle evacuees arriving with pets:
• Provide pet owners information on nearby kennels,
animal shelters and veterinary clinics that have
agreed to temporarily shelter pets.
• Direct pet owners to a public shelter with covered
exterior corridors or adjacent support buildings
where pets on leashes and in carriers may be
temporarily housed.
• Set up temporary pet shelters at fairgrounds, rodeo
or stock show barns, livestock auctions and other
similar facilities.
Return of Evacuees:
• If evacuated areas have been damaged, reopen
roads, eliminate significant health and safety
hazards and conduct damage assessments.
• Determine requirements for traffic control for
return of evacuees.
• Determine requirements for and coordinate
provision of transportation for return of evacuees.
• Advise neighboring jurisdictions and local Disaster
District that return of evacuees will begin.
• Advise evacuees through the media that they can
return to their homes and businesses; indicate preferred travel routes.
• Provide traffic control for return of evacuees.
• Coordinate temporary housing for evacuees who are unable to return to their residences.
• Coordinate with special needs facilities regarding return of evacuees to those facilities.
• If evacuated areas have sustained damage, provide the public information that addresses:
• Documenting damage and making expedient repairs
• Caution in reactivating utilities and damaged appliances
• Cleanup and removal/disposal of debris
• Recovery programs
• Terminate temporary shelter and mass care operations.
• Maintain access controls for areas that cannot be safely reoccupied.
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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR LIVESTOCK:
• Livestock are sensitive and responsive to wildfire
anywhere within their sensory range.
• Normal reactions vary from nervousness to panic
to aggressive and resistive escape attempts.
• Livestock often are injured or killed by fleeing
from a wildfire into fences, barriers and other fire
risks.
• Once the flight syndrome kicks in, it is retained
long after the smoke, heat and noise stimuli are
removed.
• Some animal species such as alpacas, llamas and
especially horses become virtually unmanageable
in the face of oncoming wildfire.
• In situations like this, experienced handlers (as
many as possible), proper equipment and a firm
and prompt evacuation approach is needed.
• If time is limited because of fire ground speed,
open possible escape routes and recapture animals
later.
• In the case of a fast-moving fire, some landowners
spray paint their phone numbers on the sides of
livestock before setting them free. Others attach
identification tags to animals.
• If you choose to leave a halter on your animal,
consider attaching identification, such as a luggage
tag.
• Firefighters may cut fences and open gates if time
and safety concerns allow.
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In addition to Emergency Facilities (Page 23) and Schools (Pages 26-27), nursing homes also should be
considered when evacuating special populations.
Local nursing homes include:
Arbor on the Brazos
1103 Rock Prairie Road
Bluebonnet House
3901 Victoria Ave.
• 39 beds; emergency power
for 168-plus hours; propane
generator
The Waterford at College Station
1103 Rock Prairie Road
• 40 beds; 18 memory care
Fortress Health and Rehab
1105 Rock Prairie Road
• 120 beds; emergency power for 72
hours
Special populations to consider for smoke management and evacuation needs include
schools, hospitals and nursing homes.
Magnified Health and Rehab
1115 Anderson
• 115 beds; emergency power for 24 to 48 hours
Structure Protection Planning
Structure protection planning can involve home assessments or structure triage planning. It can be generalized
for a neighborhood or target a specific block of homes that are at a greater risk to wildland fire. The goal is to
have a general plan in place of how homes will be protected (including number of resources needed, access
issues, tactical considerations and defendable/non-defendable list).
The Firescope publication Wildland Urban Interface Structure Protection suggests the following tactics may be
implemented after a fire behavior forecast is made and assigned structures are triaged.
Check and Go
"Check and Go" is a rapid evaluation to check for occupants requiring removal or rescue.
Structure Triage Category - Threatened Non -Defensible
• This tactic is most appropriate when there is no Safety Zone or Temporary Refuge Area present and the
forecasted fire spread, intensity and projected impact time of the fire front prohibit resources from taking
preparation action to protect the structure.
• Complete a rapid evaluation to check for occupants and evaluate life threat.
• Used when fire spread, intensity, lack of time or inadequate defensible space prohibit firefighting resources
from safely taking action to protect the home when the fire front arrives.
• Evaluate the structure for follow-up action when additional resources become available, the fire front passes
or fire behavior intensity is reduced.
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Prep and Go
"Prep and Go" implies that some preparation
of the structure may be safely completed prior
to resources leaving the area.
Structure Triage Category - Threatened Non -
Defensible
• A tactic used when a Safety Zone and
Temporary Refuge Area are not present
and/or when fire spread and intensity are
too dangerous to stay in the area when
the fire front arrives but there is adequate
time to prepare a structure for defense
ahead of the fire front.
• Utilized for structures where potential
fire intensity makes it too dangerous for
fire resources to stay when the fire front
arrives.
• There is some time to prepare a structure ahead of the fire; resources should engage in rapid, prioritized fire
protection preparations and foam the structure prior to leaving.
• Resources should leave with adequate time to avoid the loss of Escape Routes.
• Advise residents to leave and notify supervisors of any residents who choose to stay so that you can follow-up
on their welfare after the fire front passes.
• As with Check and Go, Prep and Go is well suited for engine strike teams and task forces.
Prep and Defend
"Prep and Defend" is a tactic used when a Safety Zone and Temporary Refuge Area are present and adequate time
exists to safely prepare a structure for defense prior to the arrival of the fire front.
Structure Triage Category - Threatened Defensible
• An ideal multiple resource tactic especially in common neighborhoods where efforts may be coordinated
over a wide area. A tactic used when it is possible for fire resources to stay when the fire front arrives. Fire
behavior MUST be such that it is safe for firefighters to remain and engage the fire.
• Adequate escape routes to a safety zone must be identified. A safety zone or Temporary Refuge Area must
exist on site.
• Adequate time must exist to safely prepare the structure for defense prior to the arrival of the fire front.
Fire Front Following
"Fire Front Following" is a follow-up tactic employed when Check and Go, Prep and Go or Bump and Run tactics
are initially used.
• A tactic used to come in behind the fire front.
• This action is taken when there is insufficient time to safely set up ahead of the fire or the intensity of the fire
would likely cause injury to personnel located in front of the fire.
• The goal of "Fire Front Following" is to search for victims, control the perimeter, extinguish spot fires around
structures, control hot spots and reduce ember production.
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Bump and Rim
"Bump and Run" is a tactic
where resources typically move
ahead of the fire front in the
spotting zone to extinguish spot
fires and hot spots, and to defend
as many structures as possible.
• Bump and Run may be
effective in the early stages
of an incident when the
resource commitment
is light and structure
protection is the priority.
• Bump and Run may be used
on fast-moving incidents
when there are adequate
resources available but
where an effort must be
made to control or steer the
head and shoulders of the fire to a desired end point.
• Perimeter control and structure protection preparation are secondary considerations with the Bump and Run
tactic.
• Resources must remain mobile during Bump and Run and must constantly identify escape routes to Safety
Zones and Temporary Refuge Areas as they move with the fire front.
• Control lines in front of the fire should be identified and prepared with dozers and fire crews enabling the
bump and run resources to direct the fire to a logical end point. This is a frontal attack strategy and a watch
out situation.
Anchor and Hold
"Anchor and Hold" is a tactic utilizing control lines and large water streams from fixed water supplies in an attempt
to stop fire spread. The goal is to extinguish structure fires, protect exposures and reduce ember production.
• Anchor and hold can be referred to as taking a stand to stop the progression of the fire.
• Anchor and hold tactics are more effective in urban neighborhoods where the fire is spreading from house to
house.
• Establishing an anchor and hold line requires considerable planning and effort and utilizes both fixed and
mobile resources.
Tactical Patrol
"Tactical Patrol" is a tactic where the key element is mobility and continuous monitoring of an assigned area.
Tactical Patrol can be initiated either:
• After the main fire front has passed and flames have subsided but when the threat to structures still remains.
• In neighborhoods away from the interface where there is predicted to be significant ember wash and
accumulated ornamental vegetation.
• Vigilance, situational awareness and active suppression actions are a must.
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Wildland Capacity Building
Capacity building should address training, personal protective equipment and apparatus or equipment needs
within the department. This can include National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) classes, wildland
engines, dozers, prescribed burning opportunities, etc.
Fire Department Assistance Programs
Rural Volunteer Fire Department
Assistance Programs (HB 26041
The Rural VFD Assistance
Program (2604) provides grants for
qualified fire departments to assist
in the purchase of PPE, equipment
and training. The program is
designed to fund a full spectrum of
cost -share projects and continues
to make a significant impact on
firefighters and communities.
GSA Wildland Fire Program
The Rural VFD Assistance Program
The U.S. General Services
Administration permits non-federal
organizations to purchase wildfire
suppression equipment. The purpose
is to help fire departments acquire
standardized equipment, supplies and
vehicles in support of wildland fire
suppression efforts. Texas A&M
Forest Service provides enrollment
sponsorship.
Firesafe Program
The Firesafe program provides
low-cost wildland and structural
protective clothing, hose, nozzles
and other water -handling
accessories to rural and small
community fire departments.
VFD Vehicle liability Insurance
The Texas Volunteer Fire
Department Motor Vehicle Self
Insurance Program (risk pool)
provides low-cost vehicle liability
insurance to qualified volunteer
fire departments.
Rural VFD Insurance Program
The Rural VFD Insurance Program
provides grants to qualified fire
departments to assist in the purchase
of workers' compensation insurance,
life insurance and disability
insurance for their members.
TIFMAS Grant Assistance Program
The TIFMAS grant assistance
program provides grants to
qualified fire departments
to assist in the purchase of
training, equipment and apparatus.
Helping Hands Program
The Helping Hands Program
provides liability relief
to industry, businesses, cities and
others to donate surplus
fire and emergency equipment.
Texas A&M Forest Service then
distributes it to departments
around the state.
Department of Defense Firefighter
Property Program (FPPI
In partnership with the Department
of Defense, Texas A&M Forest Service
administers the Firefighter Property
Program (FFP), which provides
excess military property to
emergency service providers.
http://texasfd.com
4Ar TExAS A&M
1FOREST SERVICE
Fire Quench Program
Fire Quench is a Class A Foam
distributed to Texas A&M Forest
Service offices throughout the state
and made available for sale to local
fire departments. Fire Quench is
sold in 55-gallon drums
and 5-gallon pails.
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Training
The College Station Fire Department is
highly motivated to invest in wildland
training and equipment so firefighters
can respond to wildland incidents in
the safest and most efficient manner.
The NWCG typically sets standards
for wildland firefighting, but Texas fire
departments must meet certain criteria
to participate in the Texas Intrastate
Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS).
Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS)
TIFMAS Organization Chart and Position Qualifications
Engine Boss- ENGB
Fire Fighter I/ICTS
Engine Operator-E►VOP
(Optional)
5trurtural Qualification
Baslc Wild Iand
Qua I ificatio
hire e r F irefighte rs
nteer F i refig h ters
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Training Recommendations
Basic Wildland Qualification
Recognized National Standard to meet this qualification — S130/190, L180, [100
Approved Basic Wildland Training to meet the T[FMAS Wildland qualification:
1. S130/5190, L180, 1100 delivered at TFS sanctioned academies
2. TFS contracted Fire in the Field (F1F) 100 (1-100, 5-190, 5-130, and L-180) with Skills day.
3. T1FMAS Adjunct instructor delivered (S130/5190, L180, [100) basic wildland fire training with a skills proficiency day.
4. TF5 Training Section delivered S130/5190, L180, and 1100.
5. Approved TFS sponsored training events
6. S130/5190, L180, [100 delivered by TEEX wildland approved instructors
7. SFFMA Curriculum with Wildland Certification completed on or after June 2008
8. Basic wildland training (S130/5190, L180) delivered by instructors with current Red Card qualifications meeting the 901-1 standards for
instructors.
Recognized Certifications include but are not limited to:
1. NWCG 5130/5190/L180 Course certification
2. T1FMAS 5130/S190/L180 Course certification
3. SFFMA Wildland Certification completed as oil -Line 2008
4. TCFP Basic Wildland (FF1) certification
Other recommended training:
T1FMAS Engine Module
Structural Qualification
Recognized National Standard to meet this qualification - NFPA 1001 Standards for Firefighter
Recognized Certifications include but are not limited to:
1. TCFP Basic Firefighter
2. SFFMA - NFPA Fire Fighter 1/1I (Was Advanced Firefighter).
Engineer - Pump Operator (ENOP) Qualification
Pre -requisites:
1. All Hazards -structural qualification
2. Basic Wildland qualification and complete one of the following
• TCFP 60 hour Pump Operator Certification or
• SFFMA 40 hour Driver/Operator class or
• TFS/NWCG 40 hour Engine Operator course
and complete
TIFMAS Engine Operator (ENOP) task book
and receive a
Positive position task book review
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Wildland Firefighter 1 [FF1] j1Cr 5 Qualification
Pre -requisites.
1. All Hazards -structural
2. Basic Wildland
and complete
• Crosswalk G 131 farFF[f]CT5 or
• NWCG S131, S 133
.and complete
NWCG Task Book PMS 311-14
and receive
Positive position task hook review
Other recommended NWCG training:
1. S211 Portable Pumps and Water Ilse
2. S212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws
Engine Boss (ENGB) Qualification
Pre -requisites:
1. All Hazards -structural qualification
2. Basic Wildland qualification
3. FF1-ICT5 qualification
4. Meet NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I standards
5. Current position of Driver/Operator or higher at home jurisdiction
6. N1MS Certifications through I-300
and complete
• Crosswalk G231 course for Engine Boss or
• NWCG S230, S231, S290
and complete
NWCG Task Books PMS 311-13
and receive a
Positive position task book review
Recognized Certifications for NFPA 1021for Fire Officer I include but are not limited to:
1. TCFP Fire Officer I certificate
2. SFFMA Fire Officer I certificate completed as of June 2008 with Pro Board or IFSAC certification is recognized
3. Note Fire Officer I:
• Completed prior to 12-31-11- course certificate will be recognized
■ Completed 1-1-2012 or after must have a TCFP, IFSAC, or Pro Board Certificate to be recognized
Other recommended NWCG training:
1. S234 Ignition Operations
2. S270 Basic Air Operations
3. L280 Followership to Leadership
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Strike Team Leade (STEN) Qualification
Pre -requisites:
1. All Hazards -structural qualification
2, Basic Wildland
3, FF1-1CT5 qualification
4, Engine Boss qualification
5, Meet NFPA 1021 Fire Officer [[ standards
6, Current position of Company Officer or higher at home jurisdiction
and complete
• Crosswalk G330 course for Strike Team Leader or
• NWCG S330 Strike Team Leader and S215 Fire Operations in the Urban Wildland Interface
and complete
NWCG Task Book 311-10
and receive a
Positive position task book review.
Recognized Certifications For NFPA 1021for Fire Officer 11 include but are not limited to:
1. TCFP Fire Officer 11 certificate
2. SFFMA Fire Officer [[ certificate completed as of june 2008 with Pro Board or IFSAC certification is recognized
3. Nate:
• Completed prior to 12-31-11- course certificate will be recognized
• Completed 1-1-2012 or after must have a TCFP, [FSAC, or Pro Board Certificate to be recognized
Other recommended NWCG training:
L380 Fireline Leadership
Recommended Training
The NWCG requires firefighters to complete classes alongside position -specific task books. The task books
outline specific assignments required to be completed by the trainee. The trainee is evaluated by a qualified
trainer on wildland incidents. Once the trainee completes the task and gains experience on wildland incidents,
the task book is completed and the individual is qualified to respond in that capacity. NWCG task books can be
found at: http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/taskbook.htm
The following is a list of recommended training for the College Station Fire Department:
S-130/190 (includes L-180 and I-100) - Basic Firefighter/Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
S-131 - Firefighter Type 1
S-133 - Look Up, Look Down, Look Around
L-280 - Followership to Leadership
S-215 - Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface
S-290 - Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
S-200 - Initial Attack Commander (ICT4)
S-234 - Ignitions Operations
S-230 - Crew Boss (Single Resource)
S-330 - Task Force/Strike Team Leader
0-305 - All -Hazard Incident Management Team Training
Texas wildfire academy class schedules can be found at http://ticc.tamu.edu/Training/TrainingMain.htm
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NWCG Engine Types
Using the Fire Equipment Working Team (FEWT) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the
National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) categorizes information on fire engines into logical groups and
provides common options often requested by fire managers. The Incident Command System (ICS) uses this
engine type system based on the equipment. The NWFEC Wildland Fire Engine Classes used throughout this
guide (LP, A, 6, C, and D) are based on its mission and engine capability in relation to fire behavior. Table 2
shows NWCG minimum requirements for engine and water tender resource types.
Table 2—NWCG Engine Types —Minimum Requirements.
STRUCTURE
ENGINES
WILDLAND
ENGINES
Components
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Pump Rating
minimum flow (gpm)
1000+
250+
150
50
50
30
10
at rated pressure (psi)
150
150
250
100
100
100
100
Tank Capacity Range (gal)
400+
400+
500+
750+
400-750
150-400
50-200
Hose (feet)
2-1/2 inch
1200
1000
-
1-1/2 inch
400
500
500
300
300
300
1 inch
-
-.
500
300
300
300
200
Ladders (ft)
48
48
-
-
-
-
Master Stream (GPM)
500
-
-
-
-
-
Personnel (minimum)
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
Wildland engine types are described below.
Type 3 — An engine that features a high -volume and high-pressure
pump. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is generally greater
than 20,000 pounds.
Type 4 — A heavy engine with large water capacity. Chassis GVWR is in
excess of 26,000 pounds.
Type 5 — Normally an initial attack engine on a medium duty chassis.
GVWR of the chassis is in the 16,000 to 26,000 pound range.
Type 6 — Normally an initial attack engine on a medium duty chassis.
GVWR of the chassis is in the 9,000 to 16,000 pound range.
Type 7 — A light duty vehicle usually on a 6,500 to 10,000 pound
GVWR chassis. The vehicle has a small pump and is a multipurpose
unit used for patrol, mop up or initial attack.
Source: U.S. Forest Service Wildland Fire Engine Guide
Type 3 engine
Type 6 engine
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Recommended Equipment
College Station Fire Department works closely with Brazos County resources to suppress wildfires. College
Station Fire Department currently has one Type 6 engine that has been and will continue to be effective.
However, it would be beneficial for CSFD to invest in a Type 3 or an additional Type 6 engine. This would give
the department an additional asset in case county resources are not available.
Recommended Protective
Equipment
• Nomex coveralls
• Nomex pants (should be made
of flame -resistant Aramid
cloth)
• Nomex shirt (should be made
of flame -resistant Aramid
cloth)
• Nomex jacket (should be made
of flame -resistant Aramid
cloth)
• Wildland gloves
• Wildland hardhat
• Eye protection
• Ear/neck/face protectors
• Fire shelter
• Wildland fire pack
• Chainsaw chaps
Wildland Firefighting Tools
Pulaski Tool
This ax-and-hoe combination tool is designed for fire -line digging and
chopping. Cutting edges: 3-3/8" (hoe); 4-1/2" (ax); handle 36" long. Forest
Service Spec 5100-355. (NFES #0146)
McLeod Tool
Fire -line digging tool is a rake -and -hoe combination. Handle is 48" long.
Forest Service Spec 5100-353. (N FES #0296)
Source: U.S. General Services Administration
Collapsible Firefighting Rake
Collapsible metal rake is designed for fire -line construction. Features stainless
steel tines that extend to 16" in width. Features a foam -grip handle. Lengths:
59-1/2" (extended) and 49-2/5" (collapsed). Weight: 3.3 lbs. REC Drawing
No. 90-5700C. (NFES #0659)
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Engines
Smaller than a typical municipal fire engine, wildland fire engines are specially -designed to handle remote, off
road areas and difficult terrain. The trucks carry 50 to 800 gallons of water, as well as a complement of hand tools
and hoses. Generally, they're staffed by a crew of two to five wildland firefighters.
Heavy Equipment
Bulldozers fitted with safety cages are critical tools for containing wildfires. Large, commercial bulldozers often
are used on the open plains in South and West Texas, while smaller tractor -plow units are more common in
forested areas in Central and East Texas. Both
dozers and tractor plows are used to put a
control line — often called a fire line or fire
break — around the flames. Doing so removes
all the vegetation, or fuel, that would spread the
fire.
Water Tenders
Because wildland firefighters don't have access
to fire hydrants, they must bring the water they
need with them.
Tenders are capable of ferrying large quantities
of water — up to 5,000 gallons — to fire engines
working on the fireline, allowing crews to fight
the fire without stopping. When empty, these
water -shuttling trucks can return to a nearby city or town where hydrants are available or they can draft from a
lake, pond or stream in the area.
Hand Crews
A hand crew consists of highly -skilled wildland firefighters who use hand tools and chainsaws to clear the
vegetation in front of an advancing fire. These crews are used in areas where heavy equipment can't go, such as
remote areas with rugged terrain. Generally, there are about 20 people on the crew, though that number can vary
slightly.
Aircraft
Firefighting aircraft are a valuable tool for
wildland firefighters. The specially -equipped
helicopters and airplanes can be used to
drop water or fire retardant, but they don't
always extinguish the fire. Helicopters often
drop water, which can help put out a blaze.
Air tankers, however, often drop retardant,
a move that slows down the spread of flames
and cools off the surrounding area, allowing
ground crews to get closer and make more
progress in containing the fire.
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Mitigation Funding Sources
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provides grants to states and local governments to implement
long-term hazard mitigation measures after a major disaster declaration. The purpose of the HMGP is to reduce
the loss of life and property due to natural disasters and to enable mitigation measures to be implemented during
the immediate recovery from a disaster. The HMGP is authorized under Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
http://www.fema.gov/hazard-mitigation-grant-pro gram
Texas A&M Forest Service - Integrated Hazardous Fuels Program
(Mitigation and Prevention Department)
One of the tools in hazard reduction efforts is the removal of heavy vegetation growth under controlled
conditions to reduce the fuels available for future wildfires. Vegetation is generally removed using mechanical
methods - such as mulching or chipping - or prescribed (controlled) fires under manageable conditions. The
local TFS office can provide assistance in determining the best treatment methods for the area.
http://texasforestservice.tamu.edu/main/article.aspx?id=8510
Texas A&M Forest Service Capacity Building
Texas A&M Forest Service provides eligible fire departments with programs designed to enhance their ability to
protect the public and fire service personnel from fire and related hazards. Ten highly successful programs are
currently administered to help fire departments discover and achieve their potential. Citizens are better served
by well -trained and equipped fire department personnel.
http://texasfd.com
Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System
Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS)
is maintained by Texas A&M Forest Service. The
program includes training, qualification and
mobilization systems to make statewide use of
local resources. The program was first used during
Hurricane Ike, and has since been used in response
to the Presidio flooding, the April 9, 2009, wildfire
outbreak in North Texas, Hurricane Alex and the
2011 wildfire season. The system was successful in
all incidents.
TIFMAS, a product of Senate Bill 11 enacted
in 2007, does not require departments to send
resources to incidents. It is a voluntary process.
During the 2011 wildfire season, TIFMAS
mobilized 13 times with a total of 207 departments,
1,274 firefighters and 329 engines.
http://texasforestservice.tamu.edu/main/article.aspx?id=9216
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Appendix
This section can be used for supplemental materials and resources that will be useful to emergency
responders and members of the working group.
* CWPP Leader's Guide 81
* Glossary 82
* Contact List 83-84
* Implementation Progress Checklist 85
* City of College Station Proclamation 86
* References 87
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Community Wildfire Protection Plan Leader's Guide
A LEADER'S GUIDE TO DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN
PHASE 1: PLAN
j—j Engage local Texas A&M Forest
1"1 Service. Contact local Wild land
Urban Interface Specialist at
www.texasfirewise.com
n Contact fire association/local
I-11 law enforcement and fire
services.
n Contact state and federal
LJ partners.
if the above are supportive, then
continue with:
[� Adopt Community Wildfire
Protection Plan.
Discuss adopting CWPP
into annex of emergency
management plan and mitigation
action plan.
ni Declare proclamation.
1-11 Present proclamation to city
council.
NOTES
Eh Form core working group.
Possible partners:
f City Ofcio&
• Fire chief
• Emergency Management
Coordinator (EMC)
• Fire marshal
• City planner
• Local utility
• Ag extension agent
• GIS specialist
• Disaster District Coordinator
locos Texas A&M Forest Serilce
Law Enforcement
• Local and municipal
• State police
Federal partners
• US Forest Service (USFS)
• National Park Service (NPS)
• US Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE)
• ConservationService(NRCS)
• Resource Conservation &
Development (RC&D)
Identify other stakeholders to
invite in the CWPP process.
• Private stakeholders
• Industry stakeholders
• Municipal stakeholders
PHASE 2 : ASSESS
n Identify priority areas with fire
L 1 service and federal agencies.
• This can be accomplished
with a one-on-one meeting or
a group meeting-
• Develop a base map of
Communities At Risk (CARs).
DAssemble fire department
response area maps.
I—i Assemble checklist of topics to
L�1 cover during assessments.
Interview fire department to
- identify needs, concerns and
update contact information.
Eh Conduct assessments in
�••1 cooperation with fire
department.
Identifysafety issues.
Identify recommendations/
projects.
Compile assessment results.
DFinalize CAR map.
p—iPrioritize recommendations/
�J projects.
Develop local CWPP draft.
❑Deliver draft CWPP to fire
department for edits.
PHASE 3: FINALIZE
Assemble draft city CWPP using
information gathered from risk
assessments and fire department
CWPPs.
❑Research and identify potential
funding sources.
11, Reconvene core group for
second meeting.
► Present findings from
assessments
V Prioritize projects within city
plan.
• Fuels reduction
• Education
• Structural ignitability
nk Finalize city CW PP with edits
I� from core group.
DPresent for public opinion.
DDeliver draft to core group
participants.
Present final copy to city council,
u
Plan signing/recognition
▪ Premony.
Source: Texas A&M Forest Service
Download A Leader's Guide to Developing
Community Wildfire Protection Plans at
texasfirewise.org
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to Developing
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Glossary
Community Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) - A multi -jurisdictional facility that offices Brazos County, City of
Bryan, City of College Station and Texas A&M University emergency management personnel.
Defensible space — The area immediately encircling a home and its attachments.
Extended attack — Suppression activity for a wildfire that has not been contained or controlled by initial attack or
contingency forces and for which more firefighting resources are arriving, en route or being ordered by the initial
attack incident commander. (National Wildfire Coordinating Group definition)
Fuel loading — The amount of fuel present expressed quantitatively in terms of weight of fuel per unit area. This may
be available fuel (consumable fuel) or total fuel and is usually dry weight. (National Wildfire Coordinating Group
definition)
Healthy Forests Restoration Act — Signed into law in 2003, this act authorizes Community Wildfire Protection Plans
as a tool to reduce hazardous fuels and maintain healthy forests.
Home hardening — Retrofitting process that reduces a home's risk to wildfire. This involves using non-combustible
building materials and keeping the area around your home free of debris.
Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) — An area of up to 200 feet immediately surrounding a home.
Incident Action Plan (IAP) — Contains objectives reflecting the overall incident strategy, specific tactical actions and
supporting information for the next operational period. When written, the plan may have a number of attachments,
including incident objectives, organization assignment list, division assignment, incident radio communication plan,
medical plan, traffic plan, safety plan and incident map. (National Wildfire Coordinating Group definition)
Incident Command System (ICS) - A standardized on -scene emergency management concept specifically designed
to allow its user(s) to adopt an integrated organizational structure equal to the complexity and demands of single
or multiple incidents, without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries. (National Wildfire Coordinating Group
definition)
Initial attack — Fire that is generally contained by the attack units first dispatched, without a significant augmentation
of reinforcements, and full control is expected within the first burning period. (National Wildfire Coordinating Group
definition)
Mitigation Action Plan — A document that outlines a procedure for mitigating adverse environmental impacts.
Pre -Attack Plan — A resource for first responders that includes information specific to the community where an
incident is taking place. Pre -Attack Plans may include possible Incident Command Post locations, shelter locations,
radio frequencies, maps, high -risk areas and contingency plans.
Structural ignitability — A home's design, construction materials and immediate surroundings are factors that
contribute to how easily a home will ignite when wildfire threatens.
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) — Areas where human habitation and development meet or are intermixed with
wildland fuels (vegetation).
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Contact List
District Coordinator, Texas Department of Public Safety,
Division of Emergency Management
979-412-0003
Texas A&M Forest Service contacts:
Regional Fire Coordinator
200 Technology Way, Suite 1162
College Station, TX 77845-3424
979-458-6507
Assistant Chief Regional Fire Coordinator
700 South Reynolds Street
La Grange, Texas 78945
979-968-5555
LaGrange Dispatch
979-968-5555
Homeowners' Associations:
College Station,TX
Homeowner/Neighborhood Associations
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College Station Homeowner/Neighborhood Associations
1. Amberlake
2. Angelina/Augustine (Bee Creek)
3. Bee Creek
4. Brandon Heights
5. Bridle Gate Estates
6. Camelot
7. Carter Lake
8. Castlegate
9. Castlerock
10. Chadwick
11. Chimney Hill
12. College Hills
13. College Hills Estates
14. College Hills Woodlands
15. Cove of Nantucket
16. Devonshire
17. Dove Crossing
18. Edelweiss
19. Edelweiss Estates
20. Edelweiss Gartens
21. Emerald Forest
22. Foxfire
23. Gardens at Castlegate
24. Lawyer Street
25. Lincoln
26. Lincoln Center
27. Louise Street
28. Nantucket Preservation Association
29. Northgate Business Association
30. Northgate District Association
31. Oakwood
32. Pebble Creek
33. Pebble Creek Garden
34. Pebble Creek Patio
35. Pershing Place
36. Post Oak Forest
37. Post Oak Forest
38. Raintree
39. Reatta Meadows
40. Regency South
41. Sandstone
42. Shadowcrest
43. Sonoma
44. South Hampton
45. Southern Plantation
46. Southwood Forest
47. Southwood Valley
48. Spring Creek Townhomes
49. Spring Meadow
50. Springbrook
51. Stone Forest
52. Stonebridge
53. Stonebridge Court
54. Summerglen Drive/Glen Haven
55. Sun Meadows
56. Southwood Valley
57. Terrace Pines Tenants Assoc. (1)
58. Terrace Pines Tenants Assoc (2)
59. The Barracks
60. The Knoll
61. University Preserve
62. Villas of Chimney Hill
63. Westfield Village
64. Williams Court
65. Wilshire
66. Windwood
67. Wolf Pen Creek
68. Woodland Hills
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Implementation Progress Checklist
Mitigation Strategies
Zone 1
Code enforcement
Fuels reduction
Public education
Completed (�)
Date
Zone 2
Code enforcement
Fuels reduction
Hydrant system
Ingress/egress plan
Public education
Zone 3
Code enforcement
Fuels reduction
Public education
Zone 4
Fuels reduction
Public education
Zone 5
911 addressing system
Code enforcement
Hydrant system
Ingress/egress plan
Public education
Structure protection plan
Zone 6
Public education
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Home of Texas Ath14 Uniuersip.'
Proclamation
WHEREAS, Texas is experiencing unprecedented growth and development in areas
that were once rural, coupled with an increase in the occurrence of
wildfires, and
WHEREAS, it is in these areas where development meets vegetation or the ww ldland
urban interface that the greatest risk to public safety artd property from
wildfire exists; and
WHEREAS, the best defense is preparedness and public education concerning the
dangers that wildfire poses to the residents and natural resources of the
City of College Station; and
WIIEREAS, a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is authorized under the
provisions outlined in Title 1 of the llcaIthy Forests Restoration Act of
2003; and
WHEREAS, a C\VIP is a written document. mutually agreed upon by local and state
representatives and stakeholders that identifies how a community will
reduce its risks to wwildland fire: and
WHEREAS, a CWPP addresses structural ignitability. prioritizes hazardous fuel
reduction efforts on public and private lands and is developed
collaboratively; and
'IIF_REAS, communities with a CWPP PP receiti r priority when state and federal funding
its allocated for mitigation: and
WIIEREAS. a CWPP otTcrs the best solution for communities at risk from wildfire to
mitigate said risks.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT I5 RESOLVED, that the College Station City Council urges
all residents of this city and this community to participate in the
implementation of a Community Wildfire Protection Plant in accordance
with the I lealthv Forests Restoration Act.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. 1 have hereunto set my hand and caused to bi affixed the
seal of the City of College Station. Texas this 27th Day of June, 2013_
ai
Nancy Berry
Mayor
Attest:
Sherry M fshbw-n
City Secretary
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Writers
Melanie Spradling
Texas A&M Forest Service
Luke Kanclerz
Texas A&M Forest Service
Contributors
Fire Chief R.B. Alley III (Ret.)
Fire Chief Eric Hurt
Assistant Chief Jon Mies
Battalion Chief Joe Warren
Captain Tim Hamff
Captain Mike Ruesink
Driver / Engineer Andrea Ferrell
Public Information Officer Bart Humphreys
Emergency Management Coordinator Brian Hilton
Public Education Officer Christina Seidel
Training Coordinator Billy Bradshaw
Fire Behavior Analyst Brad Smith
Communications Specialist April Saginor
References
Brazos County Interjurisdictional Emergency Management Texas A&M Forest Service Predictive Services
Plan
http://www.bcdem.org/emergencyManagementPlan.php
City of College Station Comprehensive Plan
http://cstx.gov/Index.aspx?page=2471
College Station Code of Ordinances
http://cstx.gov/Index.aspx?page=513
College Station Independent School District
http://www.csisd.org/
Firescope: Wildland Urban Interface Structure Protection
http://www firescope.org/ics-guides-and-terms/WUI-SP.
pdf
National Wildfire Coordinating Group
http://www.nwcg.gov/
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
http://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/
Texas A&M Forest Service Capacity Building
http://texasfd.com
http://ticc.tamu.edu/PredictiveServices/
predictiveservices.htm
Texas A&M University
http://www.tamu.edu
Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System business manual
http://ticc.tamu.edu/Documents/IncidentResponse/
TIFMAS/TIFMAS_Business_Deployment_Manual.pdf
Texas Fire Response Handbook
http://ticc.tamu.edu
Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal
http://www.texaswildfirerisk.com/
U.S. Forest Service Wildland Fire Engine Guide
http://www.fs.fed.us/eng/pubs/pdf/00511203.pdf
The Weather Channel
http://www.weather.com/
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