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Herington officials revisit plan for satellite fire facility to improve ISO rating; 2-bay building estimated at about $3.04 million
Summary
The commission discussed a plan to base a fire truck near the airbase to lower the local ISO rating; staff estimated a two-bay building with heat and insulation would cost about $3,035,000 and said funding options will be explored at the next budget workshop.
Fire department leaders and commissioners discussed placing a staffed fire vehicle or new station near the airbase to improve the Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating for properties outside the five-mile service area.
Why it matters: A lower ISO rating can reduce insurance costs for commercial property and improve response metrics for residents and businesses in parts of the city that currently receive lower ratings.
The fire chief reported May incident statistics and described…
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