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City Of Sioux Falls Gets Improved Fire Protection Grade

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Homeowners in South Dakota’s largest city might soon get a break on their insurance bills.

City officials say the Insurance Services Office that scores about 48,000 fire departments nationwide is upgrading Sioux Falls’ firefighting capabilities to the second-best mark that a fire department can receive.

The Argus Leader reports ( ) that the improved grade is expected to take effect next month and eventually could collectively save Sioux Falls homeowners up to $3 million on insurance premiums annually.

Sioux Falls Fire Rescue Chief Jim Sideras says the upgrade in classification has taken 25 years. It’s the result of more fire trucks and fire halls, quicker response times, improvements to the city’s water distribution system and better communication among city departments.

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Information from: Argus Leader,

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