Effective January 1st, 2022, the City of Susanville’s Fire Department joined the ranks of 158 Fire Agencies and Communities in California who have achieved an Insurance Services Office Public Protection Classification of 2/2Y. What does this mean? According to Fire Chief James Moore this equates to an overall Fire Suppression Rating within the City of Susanville that is protected by the Susanville Fire Department of 82% or a B grade.
“Our previous rating for the past 4 years has been a 3/3Y, and a rating of 5 prior to that,” explains Chief Moore. “If you own property or a business within the City of Susanville, please contact your insurance company and advise them of the Public Protection Classification change.”
According to Moore this increase in protection rating may reflect a change in the policy, ability to write a policy, coverages and or charges for personal or commercial property insurance.
“Our community should be proud of its investment in the Susanville Fire Department and water infrastructure system. Without these investments it would not be possible to provide this excellent fire protection rating. To retain this rating, it is essential that we maintain our current staffing and service levels.”
“It is a pleasure to serve the citizens of Susanville with well-trained and prepared staff; adequate, safe and tested equipment; reliable water availability for fire suppression; operational and appropriate apparatus, redundant communication and 911 systems, and a community fire inspection and prevention program; all of which are weighed and rated to achieve our overall rating of 2/2Y.”
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Susanville Fire Department at 530.257.5152.
