West Skagit Regional Fire Authority

Planning Committee

Evaluation of Fire Departments Insurance Services Office (ISO) was

organized in 1971 in New Jersey. Needed Way to Evaluate Risks and

establish Insurance Rates ISO Became a for Profit in 1997 Washington State

Used WSRB since 1911WSRB is a Non-Profit Org.Six States don’t use ISO

WSRB Organization Evaluates all Communities Evaluates the Fire Protection

System Provides a Grade for the Community Community Grade is Scale 1-10

700 Communities @ grade 7 or better.

WSRB also Rates Properties

WSRB Grade Evaluation

Specific Evaluation40% - Fire Department35% - Water Supply9% - 911 Com System16% - Fire Safety Control

Utilize Deficiency PointsTotal 1950 Points

Fire Department Evaluation

Fire Station Distance to Risk1-1/2, 2-1/2 miles from Station

Fire Equipment Hose, pump, aerial and ground

ladders. Automatic Aid Agreements

Fire Department Evaluation

Training Records Personnel Attendance

Response Distance Initial Attack

PersonnelFirefighters per Apparatus3 Volunteers per each FF PositionSufficient Officers

Water System

Hydrant Spacing Water Flow Capability System Maintenance Pump Systems and Backup

Power Reservoir Capability System Reliability

Emergency Communications System Automation Staffing of Dispatch System Compliance with NFPA 1061 &

1221. System Performance

Dispatch Processing Time Utilization of Response Plans Up to Date Dispatch Equipment.

Fire Safety Control

Fire Inspections Plan Review Activity Fire Prevention Programs

Open HouseSchool ProgramsAdult Education

Training/Certification of Personnel

Town of La Conner

Recently Graded Time Commitment Specific Experiences

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