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Heartland Fire Rescue highlights ISO Class 1 rating, fleet shortages and CPR outcomes
Summary
Heartland Fire Rescue told the council it retained an ISO Class 1 rating, completed an evacuation plan for a high‑fire area, and recorded 4,671 calls in Lemon Grove in 2025 (about 80% medical); chiefs warned of long lead times (44–48 months) to replace fire engines.
Heartland Fire Rescue presented its 2025 annual report to the Lemon Grove City Council on March 3, highlighting an ISO Class 1 recertification, adoption of updated fire‑hazard zone maps, and completion of an evacuation plan for a high‑fire‑severity area.
Chief Ben Cohen said the department achieved ISO Class 1 status — an accreditation that ranks it among the top ~1.5 percent of U.S. fire organizations —…
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