The Groom Creek Fire District is preparing for an evaluation by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). This organization rates the fire suppression capabilities of agencies and gives them a rating based on several factors. The most important consideration is our ability to maintain a water shuttle operation and is 40% of our grade. Other factors taken into account are our training, dispatching and the aid provided by our neighboring agencies.
We are currently rated as 8b and expect to receive a higher rating (7 or better) which will decrease homeowners insurance premiums for the majority of our residents (State Farm Insurance does not recognize the ISO rating). We have been preparing for this evaluation for a while and believe that the systems we have in place will allow us to achieve the better ranking.
If you have any questions about the process please stop by the fire station. We will let you know when the evaluation is completed and the outcome. We do not have a set date for the field survey, but have been told to expect it within the next two months.