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Harlingen Fire Department reports ISO rating improvement, outlines training and community programs
Summary
Harlingen Fire Department described staffing, specialized teams, a new instructor program and community outreach — including installing 125 smoke alarms in 76 homes — and reported a recent ISO rating improvement from 3 to 2, which can lower insurance costs for residents.
The Harlingen Fire Department briefed the City Commission on operations, regional response capabilities and community programs and highlighted an ISO rating improvement that officials said will benefit policyholders.
Assistant Fire Chief Daryl Loftus and Deputy Chief Joey Alberton presented department structure, training assets and mutual‑aid participation. Loftus said the department now fields HazMat, ARFF, trench‑rescue and confined‑space teams and conducts wildland/interface training in partnership with regional and state entities.
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