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GENERAL PLAN (53,090 ACRES AND 1,130 RESIDENCES) • The West Lake Nacimiento Plan (53,090 acres) is based on the assumption that a wildfire not contained with the initial attack forces and minimal augmentation of resources, will be an immediate threat to lives and property in the West Lake Nacimiento area. • Fire history indicates the potential for a large and damaging fire in this area. • The West Lake Nacimiento area has five planning areas within the map. These include the following area plans: - “Rancho Del Lago Plan” (336 acres) - “Cal Shasta Plan” (417 acres) - “Tri County Plan” (36 acres) - “Oak Shores Plan” (699 acres) - “South Shore Village Plan” (47 acres) OBJECTIVES 1. Protect the lives of the public and firefighters. 2. Protect residences and structures using aggressive perimeter control tactics. 3. Plan for and develop a potential Structure Protection Group(s) to conduct reconnaissance, prepare structures for defense and assist as needed with the protection and evacuation of citizens if perimeter control cannot be achieved. GENERAL COMMAND CONSIDERATIONS • The area is CAL FIRE SRA. • The early designation and use of incident facilities such as Staging Areas and Safe Refuge Areas is critical due to the narrow and poorly maintained road structure. The Incident Commander may exercise the option to shelter residents in place or evacuate as the incident dictates. • Safe Refuge Areas (designated on map) should not be used in lieu of evacuation. • Ingress and egress routes pose critical complications for firefighters entering and civilians exiting on the same roadways. • Communications in the area are challenged; most areas have no cellular coverage. Radio coverage may be poor in some areas. SPECIFIC COMMAND CONSIDERATIONS Demographics • The Lake Nacimiento area has seen rapid middle class, single-family residential development. Many residences remain vacant except for holiday weeks and weekends in the summer months. Structures • The area surrounding Lake Nacimiento is a mix of large, high value, single-family residences, intermixed with large commercial winery operations. The communities surrounding the Lake are single-family residential on lots from 4,000 sqft to 7 acres. Access • Many homes are accessed by tight narrow driveways with little to no turn around area. Fuels • The fuels are generally thick oak woodland with heavy stands of mixed brush. Almond, walnut, and grain production has given way to vineyard and gentleman horse ranching. • Dead to live ratio meets or exceeds 50%. • Live fuel moisture levels of less than 80% are considered critical. Live fuel moisture ranges from 120% in May- June to less than 60% in late September-October. • EXPECT RAPID RATES OF SPREAD! Flame lengths can range from 12-50 feet during normal conditions. Normal Burn Indicies (BI’s) mid-July–October average over 100 with 20 year records over 300. Topography • The topography in the Lake Nacimiento area is steep and broken with deep ravines and drainages. Elevations range from 1,000 feet to about 2,500 feet on the ridge tops. Many of the major drainages are in direct alignment with the prevailing NW wind. Weather • Weather is generally hot and dry during the day, often with good humidity recovery at night helped by the coastal onshore flow. This usually allows for good progress during nighttime line construction. If you are unable to get a containment line around a fire during the first burning period or by 10:00 a.m. the following morning, your chances of holding the fire the second day diminish considerably due to strong afternoon onshore winds. • Summer day temperatures are generally 95˚–105˚, RH 15–23%. Winds are generally out of the N/NW 5-10 mph, strengthening in the afternoon to 15-20 mph and diminishing after dark. Sometimes a light northeast, offshore wind will occur in the morning, diminishing before noon. Local winds are upslope/up canyon during the day and downslope/down canyon at night. Water resources • Community hydrant systems exist in Heritage Ranch and River View Estates. EVACUATION CONSIDERATIONS/ROAD CLOSURES Should the Incident Commander decide to order an “evacuation” or “shelter in place” in a portion of the area, the following items should be considered: • It needs to be ORDERED EARLY and communicated clearly! • Identify and use routes of travel for all vehicles and coordinate with law enforcement and public works, and consider the establishment of a Law Enforcement Group. • Assign a Public Information Officer to any evacuation shelter(s) as soon as possible. • Consider animal evacuation needs. • Many of the homes are built of non-fire resistive materials, have little or no vegetation clearance, and are built above chimneys and saddles, with inadequate roads and turnarounds. COOPERATING AGENCIES: CAL FIRE Monterey County, Monterey County Parks, County Sheriff, Red Cross, Utilities (as needed, PG & E, Gas Co.), County Roads, CHP, HEET ( Horse Emergency Evacuation Team), CalTrans, San Luis Ambulance, USFS RESOURCE REQUEST RECOMMENDATIONS • Due to the limited road access and high volume of structures in difficult access areas, the IC should strongly consider Type III strike teams in place of Type I or II strike teams. • Due to limited access and topographical features, the IC should consider utilizing closest available (Type II) bulldozers. • It is recommended to have two ambulances assigned and staged at the nearest staging area to assist with medical emergencies. 34 Oak Shores Fire Station 2776 8676 8678 8680 A n c h o r W a y C a pt ai ns Wal k S h o r el i n e R d O a k S h o r e s D r 8203 3122 8069 8746 2884 2890 2486 2490 2496 2452 2456 8042 3132 3130 3128 3127 3125 3126 3121 3119 3137 3133 3117 8140 3115 3114 8143 3112 3111 3109 8136 3110 3107 3105 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Ynez St S h or t L n Palos Verdes Blvd 3 43 47 48 21 23 12 45 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 28 27 26 25 19 20 54 57 59 60 70 71 69 67 66 64 62 61 4 72 50 9595 3710 3650 3550 3475 3555 3475 3425 3255 3175 3270 3250 3170 He r o n L n S o u th S h o r e D r M i stl et o e Ln Ac or n Ln R e d O a k L n Swallow Ln SOUTH SHORE SOUTH SHORE VILLAGE PLAN VILLAGE PLAN RANCHO DEL LAGO PLAN RANCHO DEL LAGO PLAN OAK SHORES PLAN OAK SHORES PLAN W i l d F o x L n 9 8 7 6 5 3 2 1 83 73 72 99 98 97 94 85 84 76 93 92 91 90 89 88 87 82 80 71 49 48 47 46 45 52 53 70 69 68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 54 44 43 42 40 41 55 56 57 58 60 32 33 31 30 29 28 27 26 24 23 16 15 14 13 12 10 105 104 103 102 100 Bobcat Ln High Meadow Rd Wild Fox Ln Allen Rd Oakview Dr Raccoon Ln Boat Ramp C o t t o n t a il L n Hummingbird Ln Canary Ln Quail Crossing Ln Magpie Ln A TRI COUNTY PLAN TRI COUNTY PLAN Soda Rd C h i p m u nk R d W h it e B a s s W a y C liffs i d e D r H u n t e r s K n o l l L i v e O a k D r Pinyon Pt Oak Knoll H o l id a y L o o p R d Loop Rd Loop Rd Gob b le r H i ll R d B u c k h o rn Dr Ra c o o n R d 1 8885 8855 4550 3825 3950 3880 3850 8875 8830 8860 3585 3620 3550 3475 3450 3675 3575 3550 8995 8975 8950 3590 3320 3250 3325 3275 3255 3225 3155 3075 3055 3025 3255 3265 3130 3120 3140 3395 3365 3395 3445 3650 3550 8850 9080 8875 9050 9090 3690 3530 3520 3510 3505 3525 3755 3750 3925 4975 9075 3925 4990 3950 3710 3730 3740 3690 3660 3625 4040 4050 4170 4175 3230 3550 9393 9390 9435 9445 3985 9375 9270 9350 9370 9425 9435 9435 9475 9410 9270 3485 3515 3550 3660 3675 3620 3665 3630 3515 4500 3575 3175 3125 3245 9250 9445 Loop Rd Soda Rd D e e r R d H e ro n Po in t D r G a g e I r v i n g R d J a c k s W a y N o b Hill R d Sun r i s e R i d g e R d A n g le r s W a y D o v e R d S w a m p J o h n R d H e nd r i c k s R a n c h R d S p i n dl e r W a y S o u t h S h o r e D r L oo p R d Fuller Rd CAL SHASTA PLAN CAL SHASTA PLAN 0 250 500 125 Feet 0 250 500 125 Feet 0 500 1,000 250 Feet 0 250 500 125 Feet 0 250 500 125 Feet 5 C C D D 4 3 2 1 A 3 4 1 B A B 2 3 Fire Station Water Source Dirt Road Paved Road Structure L C E S Lookouts - Communication - Escape Routes - Safety Zones Helispot Impassable Dirt Road Safe Refuge Area Gate -120° 57.789' 35° 43.952' Hydrant -121° 0.336' 35° 44.007' -120° 59.370' 35° 44.880' A A B B C C D D 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 A A B B C C 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 A A B B C C D D E E 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 A A B B 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 5 OPERATIONAL & SAFETY BRIEFING MISSION/COMMAND ORGANIZATION • Command (Incident Commander/immediate supervisor) • Commander’s intent • Specific tactical assignments • WUI guideline implemented STRUCTURE DEFENSE Oak Shores - Homes on steep hillsides may be multi-story structures - Type III engines preferred; poor clearance, narrow, steep roads - Hydrant system in place - Safe Refuge Area near boat dock - Some homes inaccessible to engines (driveway impassable/narrow) - Steep terrain, chimneys and chutes affect all structures - Helispot at -121°59.370’W 35°44.880’ N Cal Shasta - Type III engines preferred; poor clearance, narrow, steep roads - Many narrow driveways with poor turnarounds - Draft-only water supplies - Majority of homes are non-fire-resistant construction - Some homes inaccessible to engines (non-rated bridges & poor roads) - Helispot at -120°0.336’ W 35°44.007’ N Rancho Del Lago - Type III engines preferred; poor clearance, narrow, steep roads - Draft-only water supplies - Some homes inaccessible to engines Tri County - Type III engines preferred, poor clearance, narrow, steep roads - Helispot/Safe Refuge Area - Draft-only water supplies - Majority of homes are non- fire resistant construction - Helispot at -120°57.789’ W 35°43.952’ N South Shore Village - Type III engines preferred, poor clearance, narrow, steep roads - Draft-only water supplies - Majority of homes are non-fire resistant construction - Minimal address labeling • Most homes have above ground utility lines and propane tanks. • If firefighters are in danger by staying to protect structures, application of Class A foams or gels by engines or helicopters and retardant application by air tankers around these structures will be necessary. Firefighters may need to ensure the residents have left, apply foams and gels, and then leave the area and return after the fire front has passed to extinguish any residual fire. • Defensive firing out around structures may also be an option. - Obtain Incident Commander or Operations Chief approval PRIOR to conducting firing operations. - Firing needs to be carefully coordinated with adjoining resources so as not to cut off escape routes and send head fire towards other structures or firefighters. - Limit firing operations to the minimum amount of fire necessary. COMMUNICATIONS • Communications plan • Radio Communication may be intermittent. Cell phone reception is poor • Tactical, command, air/ground frequencies, cell phone numbers, etc. • Request a secondary tactical frequency • Medivac plan SERVICE/SUPPORT • Air attack operations • Logistics (e.g., transportation, supplies, equipment) RISK MANAGEMENT • Identify known hazards and risks GENERAL SAFETY • Brief crews on Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes and Safety Zones (LCES) • Keep hydrated, watch crew members for signs of heat stress • Coil a short, 1½” charged line with a fog nozzle on your engine for crew safety and quick response • Keep 50–100 gallons of water in tank for crew protection • Identify Hazards with Hazard Flagging Tape (powerline, propane tanks, outbuildings containing chemicals or ammunition) SITE AREA HAZARDS • Ingress and egress routes pose critical complications for firefighters entering and civilians exiting on the same primary roadways • Safe areas for firefighters and civilians are limited • Identify control measures to eliminate hazards and reduce risk • Brief crews on the resource considerations for the area • Identify trigger points for disengagement or reevaluation of operational plan • Use WUI placard if possible WHEN TO GET OUT! • Fire is making sustained runs and you have inadequate defensible space based on the length of the observed flames • Your water supply will not outlast the fire threat • More spot fires than you can suppress • Fire intensity dictates leaving the area immediately • Roof is 25-50% involved • Interior fire is established beyond capability of a 1 ½” line or available water supply • You can no longer ensure compliance with LCES CAL FIRE/San Luis Obispo County Fire Department 635 N. Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo, CA Robert Lewin, Chief WILDLAND FIRE PRE-PLAN WEST LAKE NACIMIENTO
