Your ISO rating depends on your location within the Sedona Fire District.
The Insurance Service Organization (ISO) collects information on municipal fire-protection efforts in communities throughout the U.S. For each community, ISO analyzes relevant data and assigns a Public Protection Classification from 1 to 10. Class 1 generally represents superior property-fire protection; Class 10 indicates that the area’s fire-suppression program doesn’t meet ISO’s minimum criteria. The program provides an objective, countrywide standard that helps fire departments like SFD plan and budget for facilities, equipment, and training.
ISO classification is based on location. As of June 1, 2016, properties within the Sedona Fire District are rated as Class 3 unless they are located more than five (5) and less than seven (7) road miles from a staffed fire station, in which case the fire-protection rating is Class 10W. The distinction from Class 10 is that the 10W risk, or property, is within 1,000 feet of a creditable water supply*(see section below.) Credible water supplies include fire protection systems using hauled water. For properties located seven (7) or more road miles from a staffed fire station, the fire-protection rating is Class 10. Click here to see the addresses of SFD staffed fire stations.
*A creditable water supply is defined as one or both of the following:
- A water system capable of delivering 250 gpm or more for a period of 2 hours plus consumption at the maximum daily rate at a fire location.
- Fire department supply capable of delivering 250 gpm or more for a period of 2 hours at a fire location beginning within 5 minutes of arrival of the first-due engine.
Sedona Fire District is generally capable of meeting criteria #2 above at all addresses within 7 road miles of a staffed fire station. Special conditions may exist due to traffic, weather, call volume, or other unforeseen circumstances which could delay water delivery.
