The foundation of an effective fire department is knowledge–an attribute that firefighters display every day in communities across the United States. But other components of successful fire protection can vary by community, including adequate water supply, training, and equipment.
ISO Fire Suppression Rating Schedule
Our Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS) is free to chiefs and other fire officials. It's a manual containing the criteria ISO uses in reviewing the fire prevention and fire suppression capabilities of individual communities or fire protection areas. To recieve a copy of the FSRS, contact our National Processing Center at 1-800-444-4554 and select Option 2.
H2O and ISO
Water supply and distribution systems are important factors in determining a community’s ISO Public Protection Classification (PPC®). We provide complimentary educational training and seminars to water providers and associations throughout the country. Contact Anthony Zampella, national water resources manager, at 908-821-7689 or e-mail azampella@iso.com for more information.
ISO and Verisk websites
- isomitigation.com
ISO Mitigation Online for community officials; learn all about ISO’s PPC® program and BCEGS® program
- verisk.com/insurance
Verisk website for property/casualty insurance risk
Fire service websites
- firefighterclosecalls.com
- firehouse.com
- firehero.org
- wfca.com
- firestormvideos.com
- iafc.org
- usfa.fema.gov
- Fire protection technology
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