On Oct. 15, the Cumberland Road squad earned the highest mark possible – a Class 1 Public Protection Classification from the Insurance Services Office. No other fire station in Cumberland County has hit this mark before.
At a packed fire station ceremony, North Carolina Fire Marshal Brian Taylor presented the award. Such top marks put this squad in rare company. Less than one in 100 fire stations nationwide reach this level.
“This achievement shows the commitment of our firefighters, leaders, and community partners who work each day to keep people safe,” said Fire Chief Steven Parrish in a press release. “Getting to Class 1 took years of practice, preparation, and smart spending on public safety. Above all, it proves our neighbors can trust in top-quality fire protection.”…