chore: Adding pull request and issues templates

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

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+---
+name: Bug Report
+about: Report a bug or issue
+title: "[BUG]"
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Bug Report
+
+### Description
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+### Steps to Reproduce
+1. Step one
+2. Step two
+3. Step three
+4. See the error
+
+### Expected Behavior
+A clear description of what you expected to happen.
+
+### Actual Behavior
+A clear description of what actually happened.
+
+### Screenshots
+If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+
+### Environment
+- **Operating System**: (e.g., Ubuntu, RedHat, Windows)
+- **Version**: (e.g., 1.0.0)
+- **Any Model Components Impacted**: (e.g., `base_objects`)
+
+### Additional Context
+Add any other context about the problem here, such as logs or error messages.
+
+### Checklist
+- [ ] I have included no proprietary/sensitive information in my issue.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

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+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest a new idea or feature for this project
+title: "[FEATURE]"
+labels: feature
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Feature Request
+
+### Summary
+A brief description of the feature you would like to see implemented.
+
+### Motivation
+Why is this feature important? How will it benefit the users or the project?
+
+### Proposed Solution
+Describe how you envision the feature being implemented. Include any relevant details, such as:
+- API changes
+- User experience changes
+- Any other relevant information
+
+### Alternatives Considered
+Have you considered any alternative solutions or approaches? If so, please describe them.
+
+### Additional Context
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
+
+### Checklist
+- [ ] I have included no proprietary/sensitive information in my issue.

.github/pull_request_template.md

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+# Pull Request Title
+
+## Description
+Please include a summary of the changes and the related issue. 
+
+## Related Issue
+If applicable, please link to the issue here (e.g., #123).
+
+## Type of Change
+Please select the type of change your pull request introduces:
+- [ ] Bugfix
+- [ ] New feature
+- [ ] Documentation update
+- [ ] Other (please describe):
+
+## Checklist
+- [ ] This PR conforms to the process detailed in the [Contributing Guide](https://sandialabs.github.io/firewheel/developer/contributing.html).  
+- [ ] I have included no proprietary/sensitive information in my code. 
+- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my code.
+- [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas.
+- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation.
+- [ ] My changes generate no new warnings.
+- [ ] I have tested my code.
+
+## Additional Notes
+Please provide any additional information or context for your pull request here.