News
New Hiring Process
Wildfire Action Plan
A new wildfire preparedness plan has been released nationally at the Wildland
Urban Interface conference this year. The plan, Ready, Set, Go! was put in place
to provide public safety agencies with the tools, resources, and guidance
necessary to deliver the wildland fire safety message to members of the
community.
The program is a three-step process created to teach homeowners how to develop
their own action plan of preparedness, have situational awareness, and leave
early in the event of a fire. Increasing the safety of residents and
firefighters is the main goal of this program.
The steps are easy to remember and implement:
Ready –
Take personal responsibility and prepare long before the threat of a wildland
fire so your home is ready in case of a fire. Create defensible space by
clearing brush away from your home. Use fire-resistant landscaping and harden
your home with fire-safe construction measures. Assemble emergency supplies and
belongings in a safe spot. Plan escapes routes. Make sure all those residing
within the home know the plan of action.
Set – Act immediately.
Pack your vehicle with your emergency items. Stay aware of the latest news and
information on the fire from local media and your local fire department.
Go – Leave early!
Follow your personal action plan. Doing so will not only support your safety,
but will allow firefighters to best maneuver resources to combat the fire.
For more information about wildland safety, click
HERE.
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ISO Rating for Oak Hill Fire Department
Effective July 1, 2009, the Oak Hill Fire Department will be moving to an
ISO rating of 2/8B.
The details on the new, improved, ISO rating can be found
here.
This improvement in rating should mean an improvement in the fire insurance rates for most residential and commercial properties located in the district.
Policyholders should check with insurance providers on the details specific to a particular policy.
The Insurance Services Office (
ISO
) conducts periodic Public Protection Classification (PPC) surveys to determine the caliber of the Fire Suppression Delivery System (FSDS) provided to a Fire Department's citizens and property.
According to the ISO, it is the leading supplier of statistical, underwriting, and actuarial information for the property/casualty insurance industry. Most insurers use the PPC classifications for underwriting and calculating premiums for
residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
Other measurements show that Oak Hill Fire Department matches up well against other fire departments, both local and national, and
demonstrates
good value for taxpayer dollar.
To learn more about the Oak Hill Fire Department and Travis County Emergency Services District #3, follow
this link.
Information
Weather Station
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Oak Hill Fire Department has installed a weather station at Circle Drive. Click for more details.
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