JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A lack of staffing and inadequate records are two factors contributing to a recent worsening of Jackson’s fire rating.
On Friday, the Mississippi State Rating Bureau (MSRB) confirmed the Jackson Fire Department’s (JFD) rating increased from a 3 to a 4, meaning insurance rates could rise for homeowners and business owners in the city.
Lee Harrell, executive director of the bureau, said a 4 is still a strong rating and that JFD is already taking steps to improve it…