Fire Department Survey
During the fire department survey, an ISO field representative will interview the fire chief or other responsible official. The representative will also visit each fire station and other facilities, such as training grounds, to review:
- fire station and apparatus
- pumper tests
- aerial ladder and elevating platform tests
- drills and training
In some situations, the representative will need to witness equipment tests. Here's what you can expect:
Interview
The ISO field representative will request info on:
- tools
- equipment
- testing
- hose
- fire stations
- firefighter response
- training
Fire stations and apparatus
The ISO field representative will review and verify info on fire stations, apparatus, and equipment.
Pumper tests
The ISO field representative will review and verify records of pumper service tests. We recognize only tests conducted as described in NFPA 1911, Service Tests of Fire Pump Systems on Fire Apparatus.
In some situations, we will need to witness a performance demonstration to determine the general mechanical condition of a pumper.
Aerial ladder and elevating platform tests
The ISO field representative will review and verify records of aerial ladder and elevating platform tests. We recognize only tests conducted as described in NFPA 1914, Testing Fire Department Aerial Devices.
In some situations, we will need to witness an operational test on an in-service truck.
Drills and training
The ISO field representative will visit your training facilities and examine records of drills and training. We will focus on classroom and field training related to suppression of structure fires.
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For more information . . .
. . . on any topic related to the PPCTM program or the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule, click Talk to ISO Mitigation, or call the ISO mitigation specialists at 1-800-444-4554.
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