For purposes of this metric, a fire ignition is defined as follows:
VMUS facility was associated with the fire;
The fire was self-propagating and of a material other than electrical and/or communication facilities;
The resulting fire traveled greater than one linear meter from the ignition point; and
VMUS has knowledge that the fire occurred.
In future Wildfire Mitigation Plans, VMUS will provide the number of fires that occurred that were less than one (1) acre in size within VMUS' service territory. Any fires greater than one acre will be individually described.
In the initial years, VMUS anticipates that there will be relatively limited data gathered through the metric. However, as the data collection history becomes more robust, VMUS will be able to identify areas of its operations and service territory that are disproportionately impacted. VMUS will then evaluate potential improvements to the plan.
This Wildfire Mitigation Plan will be presented to the Victorville City Council. VMUS staff will review the plan on an annual basis and bring updates to the Council as needed.
Based on the recommendations of the Victorville Fire Department and the Victorville City Council, VMUS will correct any identified deficiencies.
VMUS' Utility Maintenance Management System (UMMS) is used to collect all data subject to GO165. Quarterly inspection and maintenance reports are generated for all electric distribution facilities. Maintenance history for each piece of equipment is archived in the UMMS. Additionally, VMUS' substation inspection and maintenance program complies with GO174 guidelines as well as manufacturer specifications, standards, and recommendations. VMUS performs regular inspections of all substation components including recording and analysis of all alarms, fluid levels, meters, and Load Tap Changer settings.
Although VMUS does not fall under the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), VMUS would cooperated with the CPUC's Utilities Safety and Reliability Branch and their requests for periodic audits.