The City of Lake Havasu is celebrating its fire department receiving an ISO Class 2 rating following a recent evaluation by the Department of Insurance Services. This rating indicates a high level of firefighting ability, just one notch lower than the highest rating. According to City official websitethis achievement will be activated on November 1st.

It is important to understand these ratings because they range from 1, which indicates excellent public protection, to 10, which means no recognized protection. ISO’s Public Protection Classification Program (PPC) assigns these ranks and helps insurers assess risk and set insurance costs. This system can impact insurance costs for homeowners and businesses in the area.

In the spirit of city pride, City Manager Jess Knudson acknowledged the dedication behind this accomplishment. “We are extremely proud of the efforts of the Lake Havasu Fire Department and Fire Chief Pete Pilafas to earn this exceptional recognition,” Knudson said in a statement. City news release. Knudson noted that this honor recognizes not only firefighters, but also emergency medical services and prevention teams who work tirelessly to keep residents, businesses and visitors safe.