Nassau County Fire Rescue Receives New Public Protection Classification

Media Release
Office of the Nassau County Manager
January 25, 2021

Nassau County, Florida, January 25, 2021 – In late 2020, Nassau County Fire Rescue participated in a Public Protection Classification (PPC) Survey conducted by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). ISO conducts these surveys nationwide to participating organizations to measure their ability to provide fire service to its residents and prevent property loss from structure fires.

ISO utilized their Fire Suppression Rating Scheduled (FSRS) to objectively evaluate four major areas including:

• Emergency Communications Systems. ISO reviewed the County’s facilities and support for handling and dispatching alarms for structure for structure fires
• Fire Department Review. This focused on the County’s fire suppression capability by measuring the department’s alarm response and initial attack to minimize potential loss.
• Water Supply. This consisted of a review of the County’s water supply system to determine the adequacy for fire suppression purposes.
• Community Risk Reduction. This includes the County’s adoption and enforcement of the fire presentation code, public fire safety education, and fire investigation.

We are proud to report that Nassau County Fire Rescue has received a rating of 3/3x on a scale of 1-10 (with 1 being the best), putting Nassau County Fire Rescue in the top 14% in the nation. This is up from the rating of 4/4x received previously in 2014. The new rating will go into effect April 1, 2021.

The new rating could positively affect Nassau County homeowners as most insurance companies use this information in some manner to establish premiums for fire insurance. However, this only applies to insurance companies that utilize the ISO ratings and for properties that are located within 5 miles of a fire station and within 1,000 feet of a creditable water source. Policy holders should contact their insurance companies directly to see if the new rating will affect their rates.

Great job to Nassau County Fire Rescue for ensuring the County has the adequate supplies and equipment to minimize loss of property from structure fires. Your service and dedication serves the citizens well and we truly appreciate all the you do!

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 If you have any questions related to Nassau County’s PPC Rating, please contact Fire Rescue Headquarters at (904) 530-6600.