Fire Department

About

Insurance Service Office (ISO) is an independent company that serves insurance companies, communities, fire departments, insurance regulators, and others by providing information about risk. They collect and evaluate information from communities in the United States on their structure fire suppression capabilities. ISO’s expert staff collects information about municipal fire suppression efforts in communities throughout the United States. The data is analyzed using their Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS) and then a Public Protection Classification (PPC™) grade (from 1 to 10) is assigned to the community. Class 1 represents an exemplary fire suppression program, and Class 10 indicates that the area’s fire suppression program does not meet ISO’s minimum criteria. The surveys are conducted whenever it appears that there is a possibility of a PPC change. As such, the PPC program provides important, up-to-date information about fire protection services throughout the country. ISO’s PPC program evaluates communities according to a uniform set of criteria, incorporating nationally recognized standards developed by the National Fire Protection Association and the American Water Works Association.

MESSAGE FROM FAIRVIEW FIRE

City of Fairview residents could see a decrease in their homeowner’s and commercial property insurance premiums thanks to new initiatives pushed forward by The Fairview Fire Department. Fairview Fire was able to achieve a Class 3 ISO rating which puts the Fairview Fire Department in the top 9% ISO-graded fire departments in the country. This is something we have worked very hard to achieve and we couldn’t be prouder of our department. Fairview Fire would like to encourage all Fairview residents and businesses within the city to notify their insurance carriers as to the ISO rate change. Don’t forget to mention your distance from a fire hydrant, as this can also make a difference in insurance premiums. The new Class 3 rating took effect on April 1, 2018.

The Fairview Fire Department, valuing its role as a community partner, offers a variety of resources related to safety and education. The Fire Prevention Division currently offers the following services to residents and businesses in Fairview:

• Smoke Detectors

• Knox Boxes

• Public Education Events

The Fairview Fire Department is a proud partner with “Get Alarmed, TN!”

“Get Alarmed, TN” is a grant-funded fire safety education and smoke alarm installation program administered by the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO). Launched in November 2012, the program distributes fire safety education and 10-year sealed battery smoke alarms to participating fire departments. The fire departments then deliver the education and install smoke alarms in at-risk homes across the state. If you need working smoke alarms in your home please call (615) 799-3473, contact the Fire Marshall, or click the button.

The units, or “Knox Boxes,” eliminate the need for costly forced entry and allow fire personnel quick access to your building. Knox Boxes are made to withstand extreme climate and environmental conditions and, as their name implies, are as secure as Fort Knox. Knox Boxes are required by city code for the following:

• Any new commercial occupancy

• Any multi-family residential structure that has restricted access through locked doors and has a common corridor to access the living units

• Any non-residential building where a fire detection or suppression system is monitored by an alarm company or has an external audible alarm

Knox Boxes are also a great idea for those with limited mobility or home alarm systems. For more information call the Fairview Fire Department at (615) 799-3473 or visit the Knox Box website.

The Fairview Fire Department facilitates several public education events every year please contact us at (615) 799-3473 or Fire Marshal Sean Sullivan ssullivan@fairview-tn.org for current public education events, station tours, or to set up an event.