The new designation is the highest Public Protection Classification grade a fire department can receive.
Cherry Hill Fire District №13 has received an upgrade in its Insurance Service Office designation after a recent re-evaluation on the quality of fire protection for the township.
The Cherry Hill Fire Department has received the designation of an ISO Class 1 Fire Department. The designation became effective on Dec. 1. The fire department had previously been designation an ISO Class 2 department since 1999.
Cherry Hill Fire Chief Thomas Kolbe announced the new designation in a letter to residents. Residents are encouraged to share the letter with their insurance agents. Insurance companies use the classification to establish fire insurance premiums.
A class one designation is the highest Public Protection Classification grade a fire department can receive. The recent ISO analysis reviewed the operation of the fire department, the public water supply system, emergency communications and community risk reduction efforts.
Residents with questions can contact Chief Kolbe’s office at (856) 795–9752. Visit www.cherryhill-nj.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=929 to download the fire department’s letter.
