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Contact:
Chief Dan Reda
Blue Island Fire Department
2450 Vermont Street
Blue Island, IL 60406
dreda@cityofblueisland.org
708-396-7072
Blue Island Fire Department has good news for the community, property owners
August 9, 2019, Blue Island, Illinois – Blue Island Fire Department today announced their public protection classification, established by the Insurance Services Office, improved from 4 to 3. This is great news for the community!
The ISO rating is a report card for fire services that determines how well a local fire department can protect its community and homes. It correlates risk for insurance companies providing coverage to homes and businesses within a zip code and affects property insurance rates.
Several key areas are evaluated for an ISO rating:
• Quality of fire department – Staffing, training and proximity of firehouse
• Water supply – Availability and prevalence of fire hydrants
• Quality of an area’s dispatch center
• Community outreach – fire prevention and safety courses
The ISO rating is measured on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being the best rating. Blue Island Fire Department is one of 3,500 departments in the nation with a 3 rating.
Blue Island Fire Chief Dan Reda explained the decreased rating was a result of improved dispatch operations and increased focus on training and operational efficiency.
A lower ISO rating also helps department’s secure federal and state fire funding.
About Blue Island
The City of Blue Island was settled in 1835, making it one of the oldest communities in Chicagoland. Today, the City of Blue Island is known for its historic neighborhood charm, blended business and recreational downtown district, comprehensive community and business development initiatives, and active, diverse and creative residents. For more information on upcoming events and all the latest news, www.blueisland.org.
