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A Message from Vance County Fire Marshal Keith Duncan:

Attention Vance County Homeowners:

Recently, all Vance County fire departments undertook a ratings inspection. Due to their tireless efforts and the community’s support, they were able to reduce their district ratings. What this means is, homeowners may see a significant reduction in their homeowners’ insurance policy cost.

The new ratings will go into effect on Friday, May 1, 2020. I encourage you to contact your insurance provider and confirm with them the rating decrease. Thanks again for your continued support, as we strive to better serve the citizens of Vance County.

As previously reported on WIZS News, the new ratings are as follows:

Kittrell Fire District = 6

Golden Belt Fire District = 5

Drewry Fire District = 5

Cokesbury Fire District = 5

Townsville Fire District = 6

Watkins Fire District = 6

Hicksboro Fire District = 6

The Bearpond Fire Department and Epsom Fire Department are on a different schedule and have been previously inspected. The Bearpond rating is currently a 5 for residents within 1,000 feet of a hydrant. Epsom, a border department shared with Franklin County, is also currently ranked at a 5.

The previously mentioned ratings apply to County fire districts and departments and are not to be confused with the City of Henderson that currently has an ISO rating of 2.

If you have any questions, please contact the Vance County Fire Marshal’s Office at (252) 738-2091.