Rehobeth, Ala. (WDNews) — The Town of Rehobeth recently achieved a significant milestone by receiving a Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating of 2/2x from the Insurance Services Organization (ISO), marking an improvement from the previous rating of 3. This accomplishment highlights the town’s commitment to enhancing emergency services.
“The Town of Rehobeth has made significant investments in public safety, helping with bringing fire and rescue under the town. Full-time coverage for our residents and others within our jurisdiction is important to the council and myself since emergencies are never planned. We are extremely proud of Rehobeth Fire & Rescue and the significant strides they have made to positively impact our community,” said Mayor Kimberly Trotter.
Todd Phillips, Director of Public Safety & Facilities, expressed his pride in the department’s efforts: “We are proud of our team’s efforts in improving our rating and reaching this goal. Becoming a class 2 is a huge accomplishment for a department our size. This puts Rehobeth Fire & Rescue in the top 5% of fire departments in the state, which says a lot about our ongoing commitment to residents, not only in Rehobeth but in all southeast Houston County.”
ISO assigns PPC ratings based on several factors, including fire department personnel, equipment, training, communications-dispatch, water supply systems, hydrants, and testing. A lower PPC rating, like the 2/2x received by Rehobeth, typically results in lower insurance costs for homes and businesses, while improving safety outcomes in the event of a fire.
According to Phillips, “The PPC rating of 2/2x would not be possible without community partners such as: City of Taylor Water, Houston County Water Authority, and Dothan Utilities, who service hydrants and provide water supply; Dothan-Houston County E-911 District, which has provided telecommunication equipment grants; Houston County Volunteer Fire Association and Wiregrass RC & D, and the Houston County Economic Development Authority which has provided funding grants and props for continued employee training.”
The PPC rating will take effect on January 1, 2025, and the town will undergo recertification every three years to ensure it maintains its high standards. This rating means that residents and businesses may see lower insurance premiums as a result of the improved fire protection services.
Rehobeth Fire & Rescue is staffed 24/7 by certified firefighters and EMTs, providing a full range of emergency services. The department also participates in mutual aid agreements with nearby areas, expanding the reach of its capabilities across southeast Houston County.
