08/11/2026
The Patterson Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce a historic achievement in fire protection for the citizens we serve. Following the most recent evaluation by the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL), the Patterson Volunteer Fire Department has received a Public Protection Classification of Class 3 for District 6A, which encompasses the City of Patterson.
This marks the first time in the history of the Patterson Volunteer Fire Department that District 6A has achieved a Class 3 rating, making it the best fire protection classification the department has ever received.
What Does a Class 3 Rating Mean?
The Property Insurance Association of Louisiana evaluates fire protection throughout Louisiana and determines a Public Protection Classification (PPC) for graded areas. This classification is made available to insurance companies and is one of the factors that may be considered when determining property insurance rates.
Achieving a Class 3 is about much more than the number displayed on a report. It represents the overall capabilities and preparedness of the community’s fire protection system.
PIAL’s fire protection grading process evaluates numerous components of a community’s ability to respond to and control fires. This includes areas such as the fire department’s apparatus and equipment, pumping capabilities, personnel and response capabilities, firefighter training, communications and dispatch, water supply, hydrant systems, testing and maintenance programs, and the records and documentation necessary to demonstrate that these systems are being properly maintained.
Reaching a Class 3 demonstrates the significant amount of work that has been invested in improving and maintaining fire protection within the City of Patterson.
This accomplishment would not be possible without the dedication of the volunteer firefighters of the Patterson Volunteer Fire Department, who give countless hours to training, emergency response, equipment maintenance, apparatus checks, testing, record keeping, and the many other responsibilities required to maintain an effective fire department.
The Patterson Volunteer Fire Department would also like to announce that the areas we protect outside the City of Patterson in Fire Protection District 6 have received a Class 6 Public Protection Classification.
