Fire Protection Services
Insurance Protection Rating
(ISO)
Stonewall VFD Rating 5Y
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The Insurance Services Office (ISO) assigns a Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating to fire departments and their communities to assess how well they are prepared to fight fires. The rating is a number between 1 and 10, with 1 being the best and 10 indicating that the area's fire suppression program doesn't meet ISO's minimum standards. The rating is based on four main criteria, with the following percentages of the total score coming from each:
Fire department quality
50% of the score is based on the quality of the local fire department, including staffing levels, training, and how close the firehouse is.
Water supply
40% of the score is based on the availability of water, such as the number of fire hydrants and how much water is available to fight fires.
Emergency communications
10% of the score is based on the quality of the area's emergency communications systems, such as 911.
Community outreach
5.5% of the score is based on community outreach, such as fire prevention and safety courses.
Fire Apparatus
SE12
Primary response Engine for all types of firefighting operations
S7
1st Responder vehicle for all medical calls. Also used for other firefighting duties
S4
1st out responding Brush Truck for grass fires and any other fire that is needed, or when access with the Engine is not possible.
S1
2nd out Engine. Used as a backup engine for all firefighting operations.
S8
Primary tender used for response to all firefighting operations
Fire Fighting
Fire Fighting
Stonewall VFD has multiple different apparatus that we use to help extinguish fires. Each member is trained to use certain parts of the apparatus.
Rescue Services
Rescue Services
Stonewall VFD has the Jaws of Life and members are trained on the safe and effective way to use the equipment
Community Safety
Community Safety
Stonewall VFD is committed to the safety of the community. We are always on call to help in whatever capacity that is needed when we are called.
1st Responder Services
1st Responder Services
We are designated as a "FRO" First Responder Organization from the Texas Department of State Health Service. We have numerous members that are certified from EMT - Basic to Licensed Paramedics
TAX-EXEMPT STATUS
Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department id currently exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code. We are classified as a public charity under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1) (A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue code. Contributions to the Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department are deductible under section 170 of the Code, and we qualify to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Internal Revenue code.