What is an Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating?

The Insurance Services Office (ISO) classifies communities from 1 (the best) to 10 (the worst) based on how well they score on the ISO Fire Suppression Rating Schedule.  This grades features such as water distribution, fire department equipment, manpower, and fire alarm facilities.  

The City of Orange is currently classified as an ISO Class 2.

Most U.S. insurers of home and business properties use the ISO’s PPC in calculating premiums.  Generally, the price of insurance in a community with good PPC is lower than in a community with a poor PPC, assuming all other factors are equal. 

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1. How many stations are staffed with firefighters?
2. How can I contact the fire department without calling 911?
3. Can I take a tour of the fire station?
4. Does the Orange Fire Department host special events?
5. How do I check my smoke alarm?
6. What if I cannot afford a smoke detector or need assistance with changing the batteries or installing one?
7. Where should smoke alarms be placed in my house?
8. Should I have a fire extinguisher in my home?
9. Where should I keep a fire extinguisher in my home?
10. What side fire extinguisher should I have in my home or business?
11. Should I have a carbon monoxide detector in my home?
12. What if I cannot afford a carbon monoxide detector or need assistance changing the batteries or installing one?
13. Can I burn vegetative waste or old building materials on my property?
14. How do I become a firefighter?
15. What is an Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating?