LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Leland Fire District has received a new rating from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, indicating better community protection and resulting in lower insurance rates.
After completing its inspection, the Leland Fire District received a class 2 rating, which is an improvement from the district’s previous class 4 rating.
The new rating will take effect on July 1, 2024.
Of more than 1,500 fire districts in North Carolina, only 118 are class 2 or better, putting the Leland Fire District in the state’s top 8%.
“The residents of the Leland Fire District can take comfort in knowing this highly capable team of firefighters from Leland Fire/Rescue is safeguarding them and their belongings in the event of an emergency,” State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor said.
Leland Fire/Rescue protects and provides service to approximately 37,000 residents in a 60 square mile area including the Town of Leland, Belville, and parts of northern Brunswick County.