Don't Forget our Monthly BAR-B-Q Supper - Friday Feb. 3rd - 4 - 8 PM - Click HERE for details

Effective Dec. 1, 2010

The Insurance Service Office(ISO) surveys communities on a regular basis to determine the Public Protection Classification (PPC) for the fire protection services protecting the community. The PPC is used to gauge the ability of a local fire department to respond to fires. A community’s fire protection information is collected and analyzed by ISO using its Fire Suppression Rating Schedule(FSRS). A classification of 1 to 10 is then assigned based upon the results of the survey. Class 1 is the best rating, and Class 10 is basically an indication of no fire protection. The PPC is used by the insurance industry in determining insurance premiums for many properties within the community. A variety of areas are examined when ISO conducts their survey. They look at the community’s water supply, the dispatch (communications) center, and the fire department. Each entity receives a rating, and in the end those ratings are considered together to determine the final PPC.

As a result of the ISO Survey conducted in March, 2010, the Fall Branch Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce that the community of Fall Branch and surrounding response area has been awarded a Class 5/9 rating. The fire department is proud of the improvement of the rating from a 8/9 and is grateful for the cooperation received from the community and surrounding fire departments, area water departments involved, the county communication center, and the department membership for their hard work. As a result of everyone working together, we were able to improve our overall classification.

 

Effective May 6th, due to the increase in our costs, we changed our price for our monthly BBQ dinner to $8. This is our first price increase in 2 years and hope you will understand. We had the option of purchasing cheaper products to maintain our $7 price but we want to continue to provide the best possible meal that you are accustomed to.

The Fall Branch Volunteer Fire Department has been heavily involved in the Storm Relief effort due to the severe storms that struck our area on April 27 - 28. You can help!! Click HERE for details

Come join us for an Old Fashioned Country Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 18th - 7 - 10am -     Click HERE for details