Where can i find the ISO rating for fire departments across the country also what is the ISO rating schedule?

Question

Where can i find the ISO rating for fire departments across the country also what is the ISO rating schedule?

Answer 1

The ISO rating is used by insurance companies to define the risk factors of your property.  It might include items like the distance from the house to the nearest fire hydrant or fire station.  The farther away you are, the more damage will be done in the event of a fire, as it will take longer for the trucks to get out there and get the fire out.  Here is some specific info I looked up:

http://www.isomitigation.com/ppc/0000/pp...

What is the PPC program?

ISO collects information on municipal fire-protection efforts in communities throughout the United States. In each of those communities, ISO analyzes the relevant data using our Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS). We then assign a Public Protection Classification from 1 to 10. Class 1 represents exemplary public protection, and Class 10 indicates that the area's fire-suppression program doesn't meet ISO's minimum criteria.

By classifying communities' ability to suppress fires, ISO helps the communities evaluate their public fire-protection services. The program provides an objective, countrywide standard that helps fire departments in planning and budgeting for facilities, equipment, and training. And by securing lower fire insurance premiums for communities with better public protection, the PPC program provides incentives and rewards for communities that choose to improve their firefighting services.

ISO has extensive information on more than 44,000 fire-response jurisdictions.

Answer 2

From ISO.  Insurance Service Office SELLS that information.  You have to BUY it from them.

The "rating schedule" isn't something I've ever heard of.  I'm wondering if you're confusing it with loss costs or something.  In any case, if it's something ISO sells, you can buy that from them, too.

They're a BUSINESS.  What they do, is compile and sell that sort of information, to insurance companies and agencies.