About Atlanta Intown. (Sandy Springs, GA) 1998-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 1, 2014)
Public Safety Briefs Mayor Kasim Reed and Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran announced today that, for the first time in the city’s history, the Insurance Services Office has raised Atlanta’s Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating to Class 1, indicating an exemplary ability to respond to fires. This upgrade indicates that insurance premiums, particularly on commercial properties, could be lowered by year’s end. The PPC rating upgrade becomes effective Nov. 1. The Public Protection Classification rating is based on three factors: the city’s ability to receive and respond to fire alarms; the fire department’s first-alarm response and initial attack capabilities; and the water supply system. Insurance companies have 90 days to respond to the rating change. Atlanta’s score rose more than eight points over its 2013 total, from 81.97 to 90.14. The ISO rated 49,010 fire departments in the United States in 2013. Atlanta Fire Rescue was the largest of the four Georgia fire departments to achieve a Class 1 rating, Savannah, Gainesville and Macon. The Decatur Fire Department has promoted Stephanie Burton to Deputy Fire Chief. Duties in her new role include fire operations, events and emergency medical services. Chief Burton will continue to provide fire prevention and education as the city’s Fire Marshal. The previous Deputy Fire Chief Tim Hatcher retired at the end of August. “Chief Burton is already a familiar face to many residents and business owners in the City of Decatur,” said City Manager Peggy Merriss. “She is an experienced fire fighter who brings a high level of expertise to her new role as Deputy Fire Chief.” The Atlanta Police are considering installing cameras around Peace Park in the Old Fourth Ward after an increase in violence and drug activity. Located off Boulevard on Wabash at Peace Avenue, the park has been the scene of a recent shooting and residents report drug deals and gunshots are now a daily occurrence. EET Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran along with fire departments in ATLANTA WOMEN’S OBSTETRICS & GYN ECO LOGY, PC Welcomes Anna Y. Rybka, MD Now accepting new patients! (404) 352-3616 We invite you to experience high quality care in a warm and friendly environment. ATLANTA WOMEN’S OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, PC 275 COLLIER ROAD NW, SUITE 230, ATLANTA, GA 30309 (404)352-3616 | www.awog.org Located in the Physician’s Plaza at Piedmont Hospital Joanne M. Cox, MD Gabriela D. Siegel, MD Cyd G. Williams, MD S. Alice Hood, MD Vanessa J. Biggs, MD Holly A. Sternberg, MD 1 8 October 2014 | INtOWIl AtlantalNtownPaper.com
