15.948: national fire plan - wildland urban interface community fire assistance SAM.GOV link: click here for the SAM.GOV assistance listing template: projects under this program aim to implement the…

15.948: national fire plan - wildland urban interface community fire assistance SAM.GOV link: click here for the SAM.GOV assistance listing template: projects under this program aim to implement the national fire plan and assist communities at risk from catastrophic wildland fires. Assistance is provided in the following areas: local community development programs including assessment and planning, mitigation activities, community and homeowner education and action planning and implementation of hazardous fuels reduction activities, monitoring and or maintenance associated with hazardous fuels reduction activities, on federal land, or on adjacent nonfederal land for activities that mitigate the threat of catastrophic fire to communities and natural resources in high-risk areas enhance local and small business employment opportunities for rural communities enhance the knowledge and fire protection capability of rural fire districts by providing assistance in education, and mitigation methods. CAL-fire will assist with redwood national park facility maintenance activities specifically performing trail maintenance tasks such as trail clearing, brushing and hauling in out materials and equipment for projects. The work accomplished in this project will also help provide emergency access to areas of the park that would not otherwise be accessible for example many trails can be utilized for firefighting access in the park as well as pre-existing fire breaks. This project will also support the CAL-fire conservation crews members development and training with hand tools, power equipment and public land management activities and contribute to their rehabilitation to become contributing members of society. Beneficiaries include states and local governments at risk as published in the federal register or as determined by the state, indian tribes, public and private education institutions, nonprofit organizations.