CONWAY, SC (WBTW) – Horry County Fire Rescue announced Tuesday that it was awarded a higher ISO rating on their last Public Protection Classification survey.
The press release says the survey looks at all aspects of the department’s services and the county’s water sources and puts them on a scale from one to ten, one being the highest.
They were previously a Class 5 and after the evaluation, they were moved to a Class 3, effective November 1.
“This improved classification is incredible news for our citizens,” stated Horry County Council Chairman Mark Lazarus. “Our council has been committed to fire protection services in our community and have invested local tax dollars over the years to replace aging fire apparatus, build or replace fire stations, and provide a safe working environment for our many brave men and women in our fire department. We should all be proud.”
The press release also mentions that this survey plays an important role in the underwriting process at insurance companies, and many companies use this score to decide what prices to charge for personal and commercial property insurance.
“By achieving a lower ISO classification, residents and business owners could see a saving on their insurance,” the release said.
