SUN CITY FIRE DISTRICT APPLICATION GRIC 2017.PDF

Created: 02/14/2017 • Last updated: 03/02/2017
General information
Organization Sun City Fire District
Contact First name Deborah
Contact Last name Musselman
Contact e-mail finance@suncityfire.com
Contact phone number 623-974-2321
Address
Street 18602 N. 99th Avenue
City Sun City
State AZ
ZIP Code 85373
From what tribe is the Gila River Indian Community
organization requesting the
grant?
Total grant amount request 54,090
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The Gila River Indian Community offers multi-year awards. If your
organization is requesting a multi-year grant for this project or program
from the Gila River Indian Community, enter the amount to be requested
each year.
Amount
Year 1 (Gila River Indian
54,090
Community Grants Only)
Year 2 (Gila River Indian
Community Grants Only)
Year 3 (Gila River Indian
Community Grants Only)
Year 4 (Gila River Indian
Community Grants Only)
Year 5 (Gila River Indian
Community Grants Only)
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The Sun City Fire District is not a non-profit organization.

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Cover Sheet
Municipality Information
1. Date of Application: 2/28/2017 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among fields)
2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County
3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Denny Barney
4. Mailing Address: 301 W. Jefferson St.
5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85003
6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative:
Typed Name/Title: Melody Henderson Signature:
Applicant Information
7. Department/Organization Name: Sun City Fire District
8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter
9. Application Contact Person: Deborah Musselman Title: Administrative Manager
10. Phone Number: 623-974-2321
11. Mailing Address: 18602 N. 99th Ave.
12. City: Sun City State: Arizona Zip Code: 85373
13. Email Address: finance@suncityfire.com Website Address: www.suncityfire.com
Project Information
14. Project Name: Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) Replacement Program
15. Purpose of Grant: Replace Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs) to improve Firefighter Task, Tactical, and
Strategic Operational Readiness
16. Priority Funding Area Public Safety
17. Annual amount requested $54,090
18. Number of years that funding is 1
requested
19. Total amount requested (annual $54,090
amount x number of years)
20. Has your organization received past No
funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year
and amount
Sun City, Town of Youngtown, Citrus Point, and Phoenix
21. Geographic area served
Regional Partners
For Office Use Only:
Data Entry Receipt Evaluation
Outcome  Approval Recommended/Amount $  Denial

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Narrative
Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Provide the narrative
in paragraph form in the text field provided. Please be thorough but strive for brevity.
1. Briefly describe the organization’s history, mission and goals.
The Sun City Fire District (SCFD) is located in the Northwest Valley of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area and was
established in 1966 to provide fire service to the retirement community of Sun City in 1966. SCFD provides 24/7 fire
and emergency medical response, as well as public education and fire prevention services to the communities of Sun
City, Youngtown, and Citrus Point. The communities SCFD serves are predominately the most venerable citizen
group for injury and death when a fire occurs; over age 55 plus community.
SCFD belongs to the Central Arizona Life Safety Response System, otherwise known as the Phoenix Automatic Aid
Consortium. SCFD units may be dispatched by the Phoenix Fire Department Regional Dispatch Center to any
community within the Phoenix Metropolitan Area in conjunction with the automatic aid consortium consisting of 26
other jurisdictions. This provides the highest level of life safety for the citizens of the Phoenix Metropolitan area and
for all those who live in communities served by automatic aid partners.
SCFD has a high call volume of over 1,000 calls per month totaling over 13,000 dispatched calls annually. SCFD has
faced many budget challenges since the 2008/2009 housing market crisis and has not yet made a full financial
recovery. It has been the mission of SCFD to maintain the operational level standard of the National Fire Protection
Association, as well as the equipment needed to attain the standard SCFD had attained prior to the housing market
crash. Goals are being met due to property values increasing that therefore increase the district’s main source of
revenue of property taxes, as well as pursuing various grant revenue opportunities.
2. If the applying organization is non-municipal or a non-profit 501c, please describe your relationship with
Arizona municipalities including past and present support, whether it be through partnerships,
collaborations, in-kind contributions, grants, tax-based funding or other. Describe the supporting
municipality’s role in this project. If the applying organization is a municipality governmental sub-
division please enter the text “Not applicable.”
N/A
3. Describe the proposed project and planned goals and activities.
The purpose of this grant request is to provide much needed firefighter life safety equipment for SCFD personnel,
and, in addition, to record and document the implementation and efficacy of the latest fireground technology for fire
departments throughout the fire service.
The proposed grant funds would be used to purchase (6) FLIR K65 NFPA 1801-2013 certified intrinsically safe
Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs) ($6350 quoted price per unit), (6) FLIR truck chargers ($629 quoted price per unit)
and (6) Scott Safety Sight in mask thermal intelligence units with AV3000 high temp face pieces ($1875 list price per
unit).
The FLIR K65 specs can be found online at flir.com/fire/display/?id=60239. In addition to a 4”, 320 X 240 pixel display,
the K65 can record 200 jpeg images or 200 video files of 5 minutes duration. This video capability makes it invaluable
for training review, operational critiques, and documentation.
The Scott Safety Sight in mask thermal intelligence unit features can be found online at www.scottsight.com/features/
. This unit and integrated face piece has a 160 X 120 pixel display to enhance individual firefighter situational
awareness.

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SCFD is in need of replacing our six (6) current antiquated Thermal Imaging Cameras, as previously stated. In
addition, SCFD would like to work, in cooperation with Gila River Fire Department, to evaluate the latest fireground
thermal intelligence technology and its impact on crew coordinated task level operations and strategic incident
command decisions. A year-long study during training exercises and field operations with field critiques by fire crews
and incident commanders would be instrumental in the evaluation of current and future firefighter life safety
improvements. The information gained would be shared throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area and the State of
Arizona.
4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the
Gila River Indian Community.
SCFD’s Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) Replacement Program satisfies the priority area of Public Safety, as well as
the priority area of Health Care in an emergency and pre-hospital setting.
SCFD protects their citizens and the citizens of neighboring communities in the Phoenix Metropolitan area during the
event of a fire or hazardous situation. These situations can include structural fires, vehicle fires, brush/wildland fires,
and other hazardous situations. During these situations, firefighters are required by the NFPA (National Fire
Protection Association) to meet NFPA 1801: Standard on Thermal Imagers for the Fire Service. Using the TIC
according to this standard can reduce the number of lives lost and fire-related injuries when impacted by fire.
This project will again demonstrate the Gila River Indian Community’s commitment to prioritize public safety not only
for your community, but for communities and fire departments all over the state and through the United States.
5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by
the project.
SCFD responds to more than 13,000 incidents each year within a 17.5 square mile area. The SCFD serves a
population of over 45,000 with more than 75% in the age bracket of 65 and over. This equates to a population density
of 2,570 residents per square mile. The cost of the project is estimated at $54,090 and would be associated to each
resident at a cost of $1.20 per resident. Funding for the replacement of equipment that has exceeded its service life is
the greatest need/problem for SCFD.
Several economic variables have forced drastic budget changes for SCFD since the housing market crashed in
2008/2009. Fire districts are funded primarily through an Ad‐Valorem property tax assessed against primary property
values in the district. The good news is that property values have begun to increase, but SCFD does not expect a full
financial recovery to their 2008/2009 budget for many years to come, if ever.
While SCFD has greatly reduced spending by retooling programs such as training and maintenance, it’s not enough.
Equipment replacement fees are largely out of the fire district’s control and yet essential to being able to deliver
service to the community. While SCFD’s current revenues have been able to maintain minimum expenses, SCFD
continues to seek additional funding/revenues for expenses such as the replacement of TIC cameras.
SCFD’s current entire stock of (6) TIC cameras are beyond their service life and are no longer repairable making the
need for replacement necessary. Technology has prevented current inventory to be repaired or upgraded to meet
NFPA 1801’s Standard on Thermal Imagers for the Fire Service. The standard provides requirements for minimum
image quality, standard operation, durability, and nonincendive safety. Our current inventory does not meet these
standards to ensure safety for the firefighter and ultimately the citizens. (NFPA 1801 Standard on Thermal Imagers for
the Fire Service has been attached.)
The fire service has adopted the expectation that every first responding unit be equipped with a Thermal Imaging
Camera. The fire service is advancing towards a thermal intelligence solution for each firefighter on the fireground,
giving everyone the opportunity to “see better” in the no light/low light environment that firefighters frequently work in.

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Fire crews are currently limited in search and rescue efforts because the company officer is generally the only crew
member with a thermal intelligence device with the ability to properly evaluate interior/roof conditions.
A couple years ago Phoenix Firefighter Derek Block was burned severely in a small residential structure fire when he
became separated from other crew members, could not locate them, would not leave without them even when interior
conditions became untenable. He has stated in follow up incident reports that had he had a personal TIC his
situational awareness would have been better and given him the information he needed to make more timely
decisions.
Unfortunately this situation is all too common in the fire service. Thermal imaging cameras, because of their cost,
have been a luxury when operational life safety demands they be a necessity for every firefighter. The study will
address the need and benefit of thermal intelligence availability for each crew member and explore the most cost
effective way to deploy this technology to each firefighter.
This study will benefit firefighters, fire departments, and the communities and customers we serve everywhere. When
fireground operations become more efficient and safer we all win.
6. Define the project as a new or continuing program.
This project is a replacement project of antiquated equipment. Years ago fire company officers were the only
firefighters on the fireground with radios. Eventually each firefighter was issued a personal radio, communication
became more efficient, and fireground operations became safer.
The need for each fire company to have access to a thermal imaging camera is equal to that of a radio. SCFD needs
to maintain this standard. This projects expanded use of including a study would be an addition to an existing program
analogous to the fire radio reference above. A study that explores the best and most cost-efficient way to provide
thermal intelligence capability for every firefighter would similarly prove to make fireground operations safer.
7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible.
The project would begin as soon as the program is funded and continue for approximately one year to collect,
evaluate, and publish the results. The project is time sensitive because engineering entities that have committed their
expertise may not be available at later dates.
The Gila River Indian Community consideration of timely funding would be greatly appreciated and instrumental in the
success of this project. The sooner this program is funded the sooner we can anticipate a benefit to field firefighters,
our communities, families, and friends.
8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles.
We will receive technical support from FLIR Systems, Inc., Scott Safety, and All Clear Fire Systems, LLC, a Phoenix
fire service research, development, and engineering firm.
We welcome the support and participation of the Gila River Fire Department in this project.
9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this
project?
Would be very difficult to accomplish the desired results and conduct a quality study without full and proper funding.
However, the project’s inclusing of (6) Scott Safety Sight in mask thermal intelligence units with AV3000 high temp

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face pieces could be eliminated reducing the cost by $11,250 to $42,840. While this component is desired for added
protection and safety, the replacement program and consequent study could be attained without it.
10. Describe your plan for project sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a program/project
previously funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards the previously
described sustainability plan.
We are hoping this project serves as a stimulus for other fire service technology manufacturers to see the merit in this
program and our desire to pursue fire service excellence. We expect the quality of the program and published results
will attract other public and private funding opportunities as we demonstrate our commitment to fire service
excellence.
11. Describe your plan to document progress and results.
The FLIR K65 thermal imaging units are equipped with photo/video capability and will give us the opportunity to
record field testing and operational usage. We will work with fire service technology manufacturers and engineers to
develop a simple, effective data collection and critique system that will provide accurate results. We encourage the
Gila River Fire Department to support and work closely with us in this process.
12. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community
for state shared revenues for this and any other project for the past five (5) years. If this information is
included in a separate attachment, please indicate that here.
Not Applicable. SCFD has not been awarded any shared revenues from any tribe in the past five (5) years, or ever.

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Project Budget
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For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail
page.
Proposed Budget Expense Amount Amount In Kind Total Budget
(list each budget item) requested from requested or contributions
GRIC secured from
other funders
1. (6) FLIR K65 NFPA Compliant $38,100 $0 $0 $38,100
TICs
2. (6) FLIR in-truck Chargers $ 3,774 $0 $0 $ 3,774
3. (6) Scott Safety Sight in-mask $11,250 $0 $0 $11,250
thermal intelligence units with
AV3000 high temp face pieces
4. (32) Training Hours $ 966 $0 $0 $ 966
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Total Budget $54,090 $0 $0 $54,090

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Project Budget Detail
Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include
the dollar figure and how it was derived.
1. (6) FLIR K65 NFPA 1801-2013 certified intrinsically safe thermal imaging camers ($6,350 per unit) X (6) =
$38,100
2. (6) FLIR in-truck charging units for FLIR K65 thermal imaging cameras ($629 per unit) X (6) = $3,774
3. (6) Scott Safety Sight in-mask thermal intelligence units with AV3000 high temp face pieces ($1,875 per
unit) X (6) = $11250
4. (32) Training hours X $30.19 (average training rate) = $966. (8 hours per 3 shifts will cover training for 4
crews = 24 hours. An additional 8 hours training has been included for crew members unable to attend on
shift.)
5. Total one year project cost = $54,090.
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Other explanation: Thank you to the Gila River Indian Community for your consideration of this important
firefighter life safety/public safety program. We look forward to working with you and the Gila River Fire
Department.