Chattanooga Fire Dept. gets top fire rating

The rating could put money in your pocket

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Fire Department announces they have once again retained the top fire protection rating.

They were upgraded from Class 2 to Class 1 in 2018.

The Insurance Services Office reviews fire departments every five years.

Class 1 means lower insurance premiums for property owners in the district.

Less than 500 departments out of the 30,000 across the country achieve that level.

“Protection of our public is our number one priority and this is another way that we can provide excellent service to our citizens by lowering overall costs of homeowners insurance, as well as our commercial businesses, with regard to fire protection,” said Chattanooga Fire Chief Phil Hyman.

“One of the best things about living in the City of Chattanooga is knowing that if tragedy strikes and your home or business catches fire, one of the finest fire departments in the entire country will be there to fight the flames and keep you safe,” said Mayor Tim Kelly. “Anybody that’s interacted with the Chattanooga Fire Department knows they are the best of the best. Fewer than 1% of fire departments nationwide receive this ISO 1 rating, so it is a remarkable accomplishment. All of Chattanooga should join me in congratulating and thanking Fire Chief Phil Hyman and the brave men and women of CFD.”