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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #2 ISO Rating Efforts/Outcomes.2026 ISRB PUBLIC PROTECTION EVALUATION Chubbuck Achieves a Class 2 Rating Improved from Class 4 to Class 2 1 Effective October 1, 2026 City of Chubbuck Fire Department Chief Chas Clark Key Accomplishment IDAHO SURVEYING AND RATING BUREAU PREVIOUS Class 4 EFFECTIVE October 1, 2026 "Chubbuck now ranks among 11 of the highest-rated fire protection communities in Idaho, demonstrating significant progress in fire protection capability and community resilience." Overall score: 84.68points Understanding the Rating Scale PUBLIC PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION I CLASS 1 THROUGH CLASS 10 1 3 4 5 6 CLASS 1 • HIGHEST PROTECTION CF �✓ 10 CLASS 10 • NO RECOGNIZED PROTECTION Ten classes, Class 1 is the best The IS RB grades communities on a 1 -to -10 scale. Class 1 represents exemplary fire protection; Class 10 means the area does not meet minimum criteria for recognition. Chubbuck now sits at Class 2 the second-highest class available. Chubbuck moved up two classes, from Class 4 to Class 2, effective October 1, 2026. Exceptional Water Supply Performance AREA OF IMPROVEMENT 01 Why it matters WATER SUPPLY SCORE 39.36 / 40 • Reliable hydrants and water infrastructure support faster, more effective fire suppression. 98% of available credit Strong water supply performance is one of the most important factors in the rating process. Water Department staff earned near -perfect credit in this category. Strong Emergency Communications AREA OF IMPROVEMENT 02 COMMUNICATIONS 8.16 / 10 82% of available credit Why it matters • Faster call processing and dispatch improve emergency response times. • Demonstrates strong partnership between Fire, Dispatch, and Police departments. Improved Fire Department Capabilities AREA OF IMPROVEMENT 03 36.25 / 50 Fire Department category (73%) Why it matters Engine Companies Pump Capacities Reserve Pumpers Ladder/ Service Companies • Reflects investments in Training apparatus, staffing, training, and response. • Demonstrates operational readiness. 100% 100% 100% 100% ss% Community Risk Reduction Efforts AREA OF IMPROVEMENT 04 COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION 67% Why it matters • Prevention efforts reduce fires before they occur. PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION 61% • Public education programs contribute directly to community safety. A Team Accomplishment RECOGNITION Fire Department Communications Water Department Community personnel City leadership personnel staff partners "This Class 2 rating is not the result of one project or one department. It reflects years of coordinated effort by Fire, Police, Public Works, City leadership. Chubbuck Among Idaho's Class 2 Elite STATEWIDE CONTEXT SOURCE: GARY A. MANNING, ISRB OTHER CLASS 2 CITIES STATEWIDE RANK CHUBBUCK SCORE 11 3 / 265 84.68 pts The other 11 Class 2 communities in Idaho 1. Boise 2. Meridian 3. Nampa 4. Idaho Falls 5. Rexburg 6. Ammon 7-11. Fire Protection Districts Scores among these departments range from 80.37 to 88.03, averaging 83.1 points. Chubbuck scored 84.68, ranking 3rd of 265 evaluated Idaho departments. Chubbuck places #3 out of the current 265 evaluated departments across Idaho. Executive Summary 2026 ISRB PUBLIC PROTECTION EVALUATION ■ Improved from Class 4 to Class 2 ■ Effective October 1, 2026 ■ Water Supply scored 100% ■ Engine Companies scored 100% ■ Pump Capacity scored 100% ■ Reserve Pumpers scored 100% ■ Training scored 88% ■ Communications scored 82% ■ Public Fire Safety Education 61% ■ Overall score: 84.68 points Recognizing the coordinated efforts of Fire, Dispatch, Water, City leadership, and community partners.