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Botetourt County ISO rating improves to Class 3 after re-evaluation
Summary
Following a six‑month re‑evaluation, Botetourt County's Insurance Services Office rating improved from Class 5 to Class 3, credited to staffing increases, training documentation, hydrant programs and improved 911 integration; the new rating takes effect July 1, 2026.
Botetourt County officials announced May 26 that the county’s ISO Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating improved from Class 5 to Class 3 after an intensive re‑evaluation.
Captain Travis Collins led the re‑evaluation, which staff said involved six months of documentation and coordination across fire/EMS, 9‑1‑1, sheriff’s office, emergency management, and communications. Key contributors included increased career staffing, documented training tracked in new software, equipment testing programs, a hydrant inspection and maintenance program with the Western Virginia Water Authority, improved 911 integration and radio systems, and expanded community risk reduction activities. Fire Chief Jason Ferguson emphasized the improvement reflects a decade of sustained investment, not a single action. The new Class 3 rating takes effect on July 1, 2026; staff advised property owners to check with insurance agents about potential premium impacts.
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