Saratoga ISO rating drops

The Saratoga residents may monetarily benefit from the Saratoga Volunteer Fire Department’s good work.

The Insurance Service Organization (ISO) rating for the town of Saratoga has dropped from 6 to a 4. With the highest rating being a 1 and the lowest a 10, this is a significant jump in the town’s rating. Saratoga Mayor John Zeiger explained at the Oct. 7 town council meeting the ISO drop arrived from the local volunteer fire department meeting specific standards. An ISO evaluation for fire protection involves looking at communications, hose testing, pump testing, water system capabili...