San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
Class 2 ISO Rating

San Ramon Valley Fire District is awarded Class 2 ISO Rating

During the fall of 1998 the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District underwent a rating review from the Insurance Services Office (I.S.O.)

Previously the District was rated as a 3 on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being the highest rating and 10 being the lowest. The previous 3 rating was considered to be quite good in the fire industry. However, after the review the District was re-rated to a Class 2.

What does this mean? The main benefit to the taxpayer of the district is that the improved rating will reduce insurance rates. An example is that commercial buildings within the District will save between 2.5% to 4.5% in their base insurance rate. With the massive valuation of the commercial buildings within the District boundaries this savings will prove to be substantial.

The I.S.O. rates approximately 44,000 Fire Departments and Fire Districts (What is the difference between a Department and a District?), nationwide. Of these Departments and Districts only 5% are rated as a Class 2 and only 28 Fire Departments are rated as a Class 1, no Fire Districts are rated Class 1.

This rating is a major accomplishment for a District as large and diverse as the San Ramon Valley Fire District.

Areas around Morgan Territory area are an ISO of Class 9.

Areas 5 road miles from Station 35 Blackhawk Fire Station are an ISO Class 8

If you have questions or comments about this article please contact the San Ramon Valley Fire District at (925) 838-6600 or by e-mail at Joyce Castro at: jcastro@srvfire.ca.gov.