The Insurance Service Office ISO PUBLIC PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION

The Insurance Service Office (ISO) PUBLIC PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION PROGRAM (PPC)

The ISO PPC Program What is the PPC? • Information on municipal fire protection efforts in communities throughout the United States Who uses the PPC? • Insurance companies use it to help establish appropriate fire insurance premiums for residential & commercial properties How is an ISO rating determined? • By rating our fire services and water infrastructure with the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS).

Why is this Significant Ø Provides an objective evaluation of the Fire department Ø Provides a financial benefit to our residents and businesses. Ø Recognizes efforts, provides incentives and rewards for communities that choose to improve their firefighting services. Ø Recognizes the significant efforts of the employees of the department of Fire Rescue and water distribution system

The PPC Evaluation Process To determine a community’s PPC, the ISO conducts on site field survey’s. Using Fire Suppression Rating Schedule, ISO objectively evaluates three major areas: Ø Call Handling (E -911) Ø The Fire Department (training, resources, programs, prevention and education, etc. ) Ø Distribution (the water supply) .

ISO PPC Stats Our score places the City in the top 5% rated departments in the state and in the top 2% nationwide Florida Countrywide 158 12863 134 110 104 8042 86 5817 56 4613 33 9 8732 17 14 1998 4 Class Class Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 B 9 10 61 592 2036 838 1650 Class Class Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 B 9 10

Overall PCC Benefit �By helping communities prepare to fight fires effectively, ISO’s PPC program saves lives. �Using PPC criteria gives guidance for improvements in fire services, as seen in our 2004 strategic plan. �PPC measures mitigation efforts, a proven and reliable predicator of future fire losses. �PPC data shows link between mitigation efforts and low fire losses.

Meeting Our Strategic Goals Fire Rescue Department 2004 Strategic Plan Ø Goal: The Hallandale Beach Department of Fire Rescue is committed to enhancing the operational capabilities of the fire department. Ø Performance Objective: Develop a comprehensive Pre Incident Planning program in line with the ISO standards. Ø Part of Hallandale Beach Fire Rescue’s Community Risk Reduction Program.

Future Endeavors Ø Ø Ø Follow Strategic Goals of the City Educate the Community on ISO Pursue category “ 1” Rating Pursue Accreditation Remain an Excellent Fire Rescue Service for the Residents, Businesses and Visitors to Hallandale Beach!