GULF SHORES, AL – On March 14 the City of Gulf Shores received an upgraded ISO Public Protection Classification grade of 1.

This is the highest rating from ISO whose primary goal is to rate fire prevention within a city. Less than 1 percent of communities throughout the United States and only a handful throughout the state of Alabama have achieved this top rating. The City of Gulf Shores is the only No. 1 rated community south of Montgomery.

According to ISO, a community’s investment in fire mitigation is a proven and reliable predictor of future fire losses.

“I would like to thank the Mayor and City Council for their support with strategic budgeting for equipment, personnel and training over the years which has allowed us to achieve the highest ISO classification.”Fire Chief Hartly Brokenshaw said. “The upgraded classification will benefit business and residences with potential insurance rate reductions as well as peace of mind.”

Gulf Shores Utilities General Manager Cliff Johnson echoed the city’s excitement.

“Gulf Shores Utilities is proud to partner with the City of Gulf Shores and its fire department by providing the water infrastructure necessary to serve and protect the community,”  Johnson said. 

For more information please contact Deputy Fire Chief Keith Martin.