Recently the 100% volunteer Fairmount Fire Department underwent a review from the Insurance Services Office (ISO). This is part of a recurrent evaluation of fire departments throughout the nation utilizing a standardized set of questions and statistics. After this evaluation ISO gives each department a Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating that ranges from 1 (the best) to 10. This PPC rating plays an important role in the underwriting process which directly impacts costs.
Previously, the Fairmount Fire Department held a respectable Level 4 Classification, which is only held by 6,915 fire departments nation wide. After the most recent review, the Fairmount Fire Department was given an ISO Level 2 PPC. This distinction is held by only 1,324 fire departments. This classification would not be possible without the strong dedication and pride that is displayed by the members of Fairmount Fire Department each and every day.