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File #: 25-1058    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Individual Item Ready
File created: 8/20/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/13/2025 Final action:
Title: Presentation by the Texas State Fire Marshals Office recognizing the New Braunfels Fire Department for maintaining an Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 1 rating.
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PRESENTER: Presenter

Ruy Lozano, Fire Chief

 

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SUBJECT: Title

Presentation by the Texas State Fire Marshals Office recognizing the New Braunfels Fire Department for maintaining an Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 1 rating.

 

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DEPARTMENT: Fire

 

 

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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All

 

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

A Texas ISO Class 1 is the highest rating for fire protection awarded by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) in the state and signifies exemplary public fire protection. This rating, part of the ISO Public Protection Classification (PPC) program, helps insurance companies set lower property insurance premiums. The department is re-evaluated every five years in firefighting capabilities, water supply, emergency communications and staffing.

 

 

 

 

ISSUE:

Maintaining an ISO Class 1 shows commitment and an ongoing investment in infrastructure, equipment, staffing and training by the fire department and city.

 

STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:

Economic Mobility Enhanced Connectivity Community Identity

Organizational Excellence Community Well-Being N/A

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