Norristown Fire Department Receives High 'Public Protection' Rating

Norristown, PA -- The Norristown Fire Department has received an enhanced Public Protection Classification Rating, the borough announced on its website.

The rating has been increased from a 4 to a 3, which represents an improvement of one rating class, the borough said.

The borough is now one of only 116 fire departments - out of 2400 in Pennsylvania - to receive the honor.

A news release also noted that 3,056 departments have received this rating in the nation, out of a total of more than 48,000 departments.

“This accomplishment directly reflects the commitment, compassion and professionalism members of the Norristown Fire Department display everyday," Fire Chief Thomas O’Donnell said, according to the borough.

The evaluation, which the borough notes was completed in May 2016 by a private firm, Insurance Services Office, rates fire departments on a scale of 1–10, with “1” being the best mark possible.

“It will hopefully mean lower insurance premiums for some our home and business owners," Municipal Administrator Crandall Jones said on the borough website. "We urge you to contact your insurance company today and apprise them of this new rating.”