Introduction

 ISO's PPC program accurately measures the quality of public fire protection in 45,000 fire districts across the country

 Better fire protection — as measured by the PPC program — leads to lower losses.

 The PPC program provides an incentive for communities to improve the quality of their fire protection — and communities respond to that incentive.

 When a fire district improves its PPC, the entire community can benefit economically.

 ISO's outreach efforts help communities quickly realize the economic benefits of improved public protection.

 When a community improves its fire protection, everyone benefits.

Fire is still the leading cause of loss for personal and commercial property insurance policies. But there's a definite correlation between improved fire protection — as measured by the PPC program — and reduced losses. Insurers have recognized that correlation for almost a hundred years.

By offering substantial economic benefits to communities that earn better Public Protection Classifications, the program encourages improvements and helps fire departments plan for, budget, and justify expenditures that reduce property damage from fires.

And by helping communities prepare to fight fires effectively, ISO's PPC program saves lives.