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SAVE ON HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE

The Public Protection Classification rating  for communities is assigned by the Texas Department of Insurance, State Fire Marshall’s Office.  Ratings range from Class 1 (best) to Class 10 (worst).  The rating directly impacts the premium  insurance companies charge for homeowner’s coverage.  The lower the rating, the lower the price for insurance coverage.   

The Wolfforth Fire & EMS Department and the City of Wolfforth have worked diligently for the last three years to make improvements to the Fire Department and the City’s water system in preparation for requesting an Insurance Services Office inspection.  The inspection assigns point values for water supply, Fire & EMS equipment, firefighter training and certification, and other factors.  The total point value is used by the Texas Department of Insurance to determine the Public Protection Classification rating.  The ISO inspection occurred in October, 2006, and the City has received notification of the new Public Protection Classification rating for Wolfforth.  With the recent improvements, Wolfforth has received a rating of Class 2, down from the existing rating of Class 7.  The new classification takes effect on June 1, 2007.  Homeowners should notify their insurance carriers so that policies issued or renewed after 6/1/07 reflect the Class 2 rating, with lower premiums. 

Wolfforth Fire & EMS also provides fire protection for a substantial portion of Southwest Lubbock County, and the rating for county residents has improved from a Class 10 to a Class 8B.  County property owners in the Wolfforth Fire & EMS service area should also see a premium reduction.