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About PSVFD
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ISO Rating For Our Service Area Has Been Lowered From “6/9” to “4” Throughout The Area
The Payne Springs Fire Rescue recently was re-evaluated by the Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) and qualified for a significant reduction in the Public Protection Classification (PPC) system. The PPC is the countrywide classification system used by the ISO to reflect a community’s local fire protection for property insurance rating purposes. The public fire protection of a city, town, or area is graded using ISO’s Fire Suppression Rating Schedule to develop the community’s classification. ISO is an advisory organization that serves the property and casualty insurance industry by providing inspection services, insurance coverage form development and statistical services. ISO has Texas offices in Dallas and Austin.
ISO classifies communities from 1 (the best) to 10 (the worst) based on how well they score on the ISO Fire Suppression Rating Schedule, which grades such features as water distribution, fire department equipment and manpower, and fire alarm facilities (how alarms are received and dispatched). One of the objectives of the Payne Springs Fire Rescue has been to make necessary improvements within the department in all areas in order to obtain a reduction in insurance costs for the property owners served by the department. This has been accomplished by purchasing necessary equipment and apparatus, training of members, and establishing sufficient response times and manpower on alarms.
Result
Property owners could see a savings on insurance premiums as renewals take place after October 1, 2008. Due to other factors used to determine insurance costs, property owners should contact their insurance agent to see how much premiums will decrease, as the amount will vary depending on the carrier, but could add up to several hundred dollars in some cases.
Payne Springs Fire Rescue is licensed by the State of Texas as a 501-3C Non-Profit Organization and any donations made to the Department are tax deductible. If you would like to make a donation, you can mail it to the fire station or go on the Department website and make a donation through PayPal.
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The Payne Springs Community |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 29 December 2009 00:00 |
We proudly serve a 36 sq mile area, including the City of Payne Springs, Pinnacle Club, Enchanted Isles, The Highlands, Forest Glenn, Carolynn Estates, Michael's Cove, Bushwacker, Leisure Land, Del-Mar, Three Harbors, Baywood, Southwood Shores and many other additions. We proudly serve 99% of Henderson County Emergency Service District #2 which includes homes of 1, 2, 2 1/2, 3 and even 4 story along with many businesses. We serve an area starting at the middle of the bridge at Gun Barrel City, running to the South to the middle of the bridge to Caney City and just past the railroad tracks towards Eustace including CR 2502,2504 and part of 2503.
We proudly display our slogan "Our Family Serving Your Family" because we are all a big family and we take pride in serving our community. Our Department was formed back in 1974 by many brave men and women just like us wishing to take that extra step in helping out the community. Over the years our Department has changed with the help of many volunteers. So many I can't even begin to state their names. Now we have 44 Volunteers responding out of 2 stations with 11 Appparatus (Just added a new E-One Engine) and 2 rehab trailers.
Every year we strive to improve service to our community. We seek grants, donations and other means of funding along with funds from HCESD#2 in order to continue improving. Just think, to outfit one firefighter it takes well over $7500.00 including all "gear and breathing apparatus", that don't include the training. Now add in the cost of an Engine(Pumper) that we can ride in safley, you just drove the cost well above $425,000.00. So the next time you see one of our fund raiser taking place or you want to donate online, please think about where we came from while seeing what we are doing to take care of the future! Please support our family, donate as you can. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 03 June 2010 22:01 |
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Written by Randy Harley
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Saturday, 07 November 2009 20:34 |
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You want to Volunteer?
Payne Springs Fire Rescue is always looking for Volunteers. We currently operate out of two stations with many apparatus. Most of the times we are at the main station on Monday nights. The official training nights are the second and third Monday nights. Please come down and give it a try. Contact the Chief at 903-275-5245 or
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Thanks, look forward to seeing you!
Fire Chief Randy Harley.
Payne Springs Fire Rescue |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 07 November 2009 20:46 |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 14 October 2009 12:15 |
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Payne Springs Fire Rescue Fire Apparatus
Engine 1 - 2010 E-One Custom Pumper - 1500 GPM, 1000 gallons CAFS Pumper, 6 man raised Typhoon Cab. Top mount controls, on board hydraulic generator.
Engine 2 - 2000 Pierce Custom Pumper - 1250 GPM, 1000 gallons, 6 man Contender, Top Mount Controls
Engine 3 - 1989/2004 E-One Teleboom Quint - 1250 GPM, 500 gallons, 6 man Custom, 50 ft ladder/evelated master stream.
Tanker 1 - 2005 WaterMaster, 500 gpm with a 3500 gallons, 430 cfm vac pump bringing in 2200 gpm. 3500 gal folding tank (Twin)
Tanker 2 - 2005 WaterMaster, 500 gpm with a 3500 gallons, 430 cfm vac pump bringing in 2200 gpm. 3500 gal folding tank (Twin)
Tower 1 - Currently out of service, 95 ft platform with 1500 GPM, 300 gallons
Brush 1- 2009 Ford F-550 4x4/Westex, Quick Attack CAFS Unit. 400 gallons/10 gallon foam
Brush 2 - 1999 Ford F-350 4x4, 500 GPM, 300 Gallons
Brush 3 - 1994 Chevy 3500 4x4, 500 GPM, 350 Gallons
Rescue 1 - 2005 F-350 Rescue, 1 Responder, Rescue Support
Chief 1 - 2007 Tahoe Command Unit.
Rehab 1 - Speciality Rehab Unit Misting Trailer.
Rehab 2 - Speciality Rehab Unit 16 ft Enclosed Trailer.
Boat 1 - Utilized Boats when needed |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 21:55 |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 14 October 2009 12:15 |
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Payne Springs Fire Rescue has a master plan which involves a recent purchase of a new CAFS Pumper. E-One received the bid and built the Custom Pumper for the Department. The Apparatus is fully in service.
The Department is currently in negotiations with East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District for land to build a new main station. The Department is seeking 2 acres for a 5 Bay drive thru main station. The Station will include a main training/community room, sleeping quarters, EMS quarters and other offices.
Our main goal is to provide the best service we can while lowering the ISO rating so everyone receives the benefits of a progressive professional Department.
Our ISO rating was a 6/9 until the Deparment purchased twin Vacumn Tankers (E-One Water Maters) which assisted the Department in lowering the rating to a PPC of 4 across our District. The Department is also working on many other projects. One of which is to upgrade and or replace our platform tower which blew an engine. A new one will cost around $900,000.00 to a 1.5 million or a good used one can run around $275,000.00. We are working on ways to possible sell our well used current platform and possible purchase a different unit. It would be nice to have a new one, but we would need a major blessing in order to do something like that. We all know that people have hearts and have came thru for others in the past. If that happens, we will move forward. If not we will seek the best used unit we can. Due to the sizes of homes and other facilities, we have to keep a larger aerial unt in service. Please pass this message along to someone who you feel can assist. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 03 June 2010 22:06 |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 20 August 2008 04:11 |
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Station 1 - 9674 State Hwy 198 - Currently the main station, 6 bay, one Office and a Meeting Room, Air room, storage
Station 2 - 5950 Pinnacle Club Dr. - Sub Station - 2 bay, one office, storage |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 October 2009 20:28 |
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