(KNZA)--High marks for a local fire department.
That word comes in the form of a press release from Netawaka Rural Fire District #6, following confirmation that the department's public protection classification has been lowered.
According to the announcement, the rating is used by insurance companies when calculating property insurance premiums, with a lower score generally meaning lower premiums for property owners.
The lowered rating follows the department's addition of new equipment along with what the release calls “improving various other aspects of operating a fire department the past few years.”
The news release commends the Wisconsin-based Reiman Foundation, which provided the fire department with a grant in 2014, for making the improvements possible.
The grant funds were used to obtain a newer, and larger, fire engine and related equipment.
The news release says that addition, along with “long hours and effort from members withing the fire department” is what led to the new insurance designation.
The release says the change in status means most property owners withing district 6 “can expect a noticeable savings on property insurance premiums.” Those residents are advised to consult their insurance agents to re-evaluate polices as a result of the new ranking.
The release says more savings are likely in the future, with the ongoing Netawaka waterline replacement project expected to help lower the classification rating further.
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