The City of Lewisville was awarded the coveted Class 1 Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) for its fire prevention efforts in the city on October 1, 2022.

Insurance companies use PPC information to help establish fair premiums for fire insurance, generally offering lower premiums to homeowners in cities with better protection.

Out of roughly 40,000 fire departments nationwide, there are 411 departments that hold a Class 1 rating, with fewer than 75 in Texas.

“The ability to earn the Class 1 rating is due to the City’s investment in the personnel, equipment, and infrastructure needed to provide the best fire protection to the community,” said Lewisville Fire Chief Mark McNeal.