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East Glacier fire official tells Browning meeting they will pursue federally funded wildfire plan
Summary
The fire official from East Glacier told the Browning meeting on May 12 they will apply for funding to produce a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), saying comparable plans cost $50,000to $70,000 and that federal reimbursement could cover the cost if awarded.
The fire official from East Glacier told a local meeting in Browning on May 12 they will pursue a grant to prepare a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) that would let the community access federal and state funds to reduce wildfire risk.
The official said the state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) had discussed the CWPP and that comparable plans have cost other counties between $50,000 and $70,000 to develop. "That plan generally costs other counties $50,000 to $70,000 to get put in place," the official said. They added that federal funding could cover the plan "100% if we get awarded." The official described the grant as a reimbursement award and said staff would need to provide numbers during the application process.
The official said CWPPs identify wildland-urban interface areas, recommend fuel reduction measures and improve access to federal and state mitigation grants. They told the meeting they would coordinate the application and the operational input with local fire personnel and county staff, naming local contacts they planned to consult for operational details.
The chair said staff member Chancey would review the numbers and report back because the application involves county funds and reimbursement mechanics. No formal vote was taken; the official said they would proceed with the application unless the board objected and would follow up with staff.
Next steps: the fire official will work with county staff and local fire contacts on the application and return with additional details for the board to review.
