In March of 2004, the fire service lost one of its greatest leaders.

Mr. Larry Stevens

Larry was a devoted husband and loving father. His wife and children would often accompany him as he traveled across this great nation. One of his favorite things to do with his family was to eat desert before dinner, he would say that life is too short to not enjoy the good parts. Larry had a passion, that passion was the fire service. He devoted most of his adult life to improving the fire service, from ISO ratings to innovative fire apparatus, to the latest and greatest training technique. All throughout the fire service it was said, “You either loved Larry or hated him.” I consider it a privilege to have called him friend. Those who didn’t see eye to eye with Larry were usually threatened by him, fearing the unknown or the fact that someone might have more knowledge than them. All across this great nation there are fire departments that owe a debt of gratitude to Larry, his passion assisted them in accomplishing what most would never have done without him. The majority of people living in areas that Larry assisted will never know the financial benefits that they enjoy due to Larry’s never tiring, never ceasing efforts.

We here at ISO Slayer will try and carry on the level of professionalism and expertise that Larry fought so hard to maintain.

Thank you for your interest in ISO Slayer. ISO Slayer is being operated by his longtime friend David Doudy and his associate Dennis Bugg in an effort to further his passion of assisting fire departments. We are available to assist you with your ISO rating by providing you with our consultation services. The staff of ISO Slayer has over 50 years combined experience in the fire service. We have the experience and knowledge necessary to provide you with the opportunity to obtain the lowest ISO rating possible for your community. Our consultation advice is not only based on current ISO practices, but also real world fire fighting operations and techniques. ISO is only one facet of a fire departments responsibility to its community. Our information will be based on your actual fire fighting practices, response times, coverage areas, equipment and training. The suggestions we make will assist your department in taking fire fighting to the next level. We look forward to assisting you in your efforts to improve your community's ISO rating. Please feel free to contact us at one of the following phone numbers or address:

ISO Slayer C/O David Doudy P.O. Box 175 Mancos, Colorado 81328

(970)882-8027 - Home, (970)749-9095 - Cell, ddoudy@centurytel.net

Dennis Bugg (970)882-1009 - Home, (970)739-1715 - Cell, dbugg@centurytel.net

Current References

Central Mat-Su Fire Department, Wasilla, Alaska, Chief Jack Krill Jack.Krilljr@matsugov.us Department regressed from an ISO Class 5 to an ISO Class 6 Wrote justifications for ISO plan to assist department re-obtain their class 5, assisting with the development of a short range plan as well as a long range plan.

River Oaks Fire Department, River Oaks, Texas, Captain Ray Hubbard rofd36@aol.com The city council had voted to sell a fire engine and not replace it, dropping their fire apparatus from 3 – 2. Wrote justification for replacement of existing engine that reversed council’s decision, allowing the fire department to replace the aging engine with a 2004 Class A pumper.

Farmington Fire Department, Farmington, New Mexico, Chief Robert Martin, rmartin@firenet.org (505) 599-1430. Presented information to fire department and city council informing them of the possible regression from an ISO Class 4 to an ISO Class 6. Presented a 2 year plan which includes; building 2 additional stations, purchasing 4 Quints, 2 Tower ladders and 2 Rescues and hiring 39 additional personnel.

After our assessment, presentation and the recommendations we made, as of February 8, 2005, Farmington City Council approved the sale of general bonds to build 1 station, purchase (2) 95' tower ladders, (3) 75' quints, hire 12 new personnel immediately and build a second station, purchase an additional 75' quint and hire an additional 12 new personnel in Fiscal Year 2006

Groveland Township Fire Department, Holly, Michigan, Chief Steve McGee, smcgee@grovelandfire.org (248) 634-7722. Completed ISO pre-survey, documented current ISO rating and provided a plan to lower ISO rating from the current ISO Class 9 to a possible Class 4. GTFD is in the process of obtaining 2 new Class A engines as well as a source pumper as recommended. Water sources will be accessible with the use of Turbo-Drafts®

After our assessment, presentation and the recommendations we made, as of February 9, 2005, the Groveland Township Board approved the purchase of (2) 2005 E-One 1750 GPM pumpers and the purchase of a used 1500 GPM pumper for a source pumper.

Monroe Point Fire Department, Erie, Michigan, Captain Andrew Frey, mpfd05815@aol.com We are in the beginning stages of assistance with ISO Pre-survey

Hubbardston Fire Department - Massachusetts, Hubbardston is a totally rural fire department with a current ISO Rating of 6. It was determined by a pre-survey that if re-rated today they would regress to an ISO Class 8. A plan was presented to lower their ISO Rating to an ISO Class 4. This plan included the purchase of (2) Identical engines with 3,500 GPM pumps and 2,000 gallon tanks, both with CAFS.

As of February 15, 2005, Hibbardston Fire Department has received approval from the Town's Capital Planning Committee to move forward with the purchase of two identical pumper tankers.

Specific Clients & Grades

Looking for a ISO rating consultant who gets dramatic results?

My average reduction on my last 36 grades with fire hydrants is

3.41 Classes!

My average reduction on my last 17 grades without fire hydrants is

5.8 Classes!

In just three years of ISO in Texas, I've helped make all 7 of their Class 1's. There are only 43 total Class 1's in the U.S. California is 1st with 9 (with 5 of those no longer rated), Florida and Louisiana tied for 3rd with 5, Illinois 5th with 4, Nevada 6th with 3 and 9 other states have 1 or 2 each.

Results speak louder than words.

NOTABLE GRADES I'VE WORKED ON:

The biggest and smallest towns in the U.S. Class 1’s.

Best ISO Grade in the U.S, 13 times.

The highest score ever attained by a paid department 97.01 points.

The highest score attained by a volunteer department 95.27 points.

The highest score attained by a combination department 94.81 points.

Best paid department ISO grade in the U.S, 8 times.

Best combination fire department ISO grade in the U.S, 4 times.

Best volunteer department ISO grade in the U.S, 8 times.

Best ISO rural water supply grade in the U.S, 12 times.

Best ISO hose lay grade in the U.S, 8 times.

Best ISO tanker shuttle grade in the U.S, 8 times.

Best largest city ISO grade in the U.S, 3 times.

Best smallest town ISO grade in the U.S, 9 times.

First and only volunteer department ISO Class 1’s in the U.S, three times.

Combination department ISO Class 1’s, 4 times.

Best ISO grade in Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, North Carolina, Texas, Florida, Louisiana, and New Mexico.

Best paid department ISO grade in Arizona, Nevada, Texas, North Carolina, Florida, Louisiana, and New Mexico.

Best volunteer department ISO grade in Nevada, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina,

Best Combination department ISO grade in Texas and Arizona.

Best rural ISO water supply grades in Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Colorado, California, New Mexico, North Carolina, West Virginia and Virginia.

Largest class drops in rating history 3 times, 8 classes at 3 times; 7 classes at once, 3 times; 6 classes at one time, 5 times; 5 classes at 3 times, 5 classes, 4 times; and 4 classes at one time 5 times.

Largest class drop to the coveted Class 1: An 8 class drop, 3 times; 5 classes, twice; and 5 classes twice and four classes, 3.

29 of the top 32 rural water supply grades in the country (All Class 6 or better),

Best rural water supply grades, Class 1, 2, 3's and 4's.

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FIRE DEPARTMENTS WHO HAVE USED MY SERVICES FOR GREAT ISO GRADES AND EQUIPMENT:

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Tomball, TX
Tomball Volunteer Fire Department. Tomball, Texas. Formerly an ISO Class 4 town covering 33% of the response district and a Class 9 and 10 areas without fire hydrants covering 25 square miles. The department earned a ISO Class 1 in town and an ISO Class 2 in the entire rural area. Acquisitions:: One CAFS pumper tanker and a change from 4 inch to 5 inch supply hose. The best rural water supply grade in the U.S. all time. Third volunteer department to earn a Class 1 in the U.S. The department has the two best ISO grades in the country. Scored the best ISO score for a volunteer fire department ever! The largest class drop in rural water supply history.

Crosby, TX
Crosby Volunteer Fire Department. Crosby, Texas. Formerly a Class 6 town covering only 6 square miles and a Class 9 and 10 rural area covering 200 square miles. Current grade ISO Class 4 district wide. Acquisitions: Five new fully equipped trucks and three new fire stations. Tied for the second best rural water supply grade in the U.S. Tied for the second largest drop in rural water supply grading.

Magnolia, TX
Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department. Magnolia, Texas. Formerly a Class 6 town covering 4 square miles and a 295 square mile Class 9 and 10 rural district. Earned an ISO Class 3 district wide without hydrants in one step. Acquisitions:13 new fully equipped trucks and a station. The best rural water supply grade in Texas at the time tied for second today. Second largest drop in rural water supply rating ever.

Fallon, NV
Fallon/Churchill Volunteer Fire Department. Fallon, Nevada. Formerly an ISO Class 5 city covering only 9 square miles and ISO Class 8/9/10 rural area. Currently a Class 1 city and a Class 3 district wide 400 square mile rural area without hydrants. Acquisitions: Four new CAFS trucks fully equipped and three fire stations. The nation's first ISO Class 1 volunteer fire department. The largest drop to a Class 1 in ISO history at the time and second best all time. The best rural water supply grade in the U.S. for five years and tied for second today.

Spring, TX
Spring Emergency Services District. Spring Texas. Formerly an ISO Class 6 town covering 40% of the response district and a Class 9 and 10 areas without fire hydrants. Department goal ISO Class 4 district wide. Earned a Class 3. Acquisitions: 13 new trucks fully equipped ISO grade without hydrants to be announced.

Rattlesnake, CO
Rattlesnake Volunteer Fire Protection District. Parker, Colorado. Formerly an ISO Class 9/10 - 60 square mile district to a Class 5 district wide without hydrants. Acquisitions: Three new trucks fully equipped, sprinkled all fire stations, constructed numerous cisterns and a fire station. Third best ISO grade in Colorado.

Stafford, TX
Stafford and The Meadows Volunteer Fire Departments. Stafford, Texas. Formerly an ISO Class 5 town and Class 9 rural area. The department also covered a second city with an ISO Class 6 on contract. Earned four ISO CLass 1's. Acquisitions: Three new fully equipped trucks and a fire station.

Annaville, TX
Nueces Volunteer Emergency Services District #1. Annaville, Texas. Formerly ISO Class 5 town covering only 3 square miles of their 95 square mile district and a Class 9 and 10 rural area. Department goal ISO Class 4 district wide without fire hydrants. The new grade is an ISO Class 3 district wide with a Class 2 pending addendum credit. Using nine turbodrafts, a collection of tanker pumpers and lots of large diameter hose a solution was devised to address all fire flows up to 3500 gpm in their district with static water supplies or distant hydrants. Acquisitions: Three new and expanded stations, additional water points, a paid fire chief and nine new fully equipped CAFS trucks.

Incline, NV
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District. Incline Village, Nevada. Formerly an ISO Class 4. Earned an ISO Class 3. Acquisitions: Two new fully equipped trucks.

Grand Lake, CO
Grand Lake Volunteer Fire Protection District. Grand Lake. Current rating Class 6 town and Class 9/10 district. Goal Class 4 town and Class 5 rural area without hydrants. Acquisitions: Helped get approval for a 5.2 million dollar bond issue for ten new trucks fully equipped, 18 water point dry hydrants and a fire station.

Houston, TX
Houston Fire Department. Houston, Texas. Formerly a Class 3 city with large county areas with Class 9/10 ratings. Now the Nation's largest Class 1 city and Class 1 district wide with and without hydrants in the rural areas. Helped increase staffing by 25% and coverted 1/3 the fleet to CAFS in less than a year. Largest drop in a rural area in ISO history.

Granbury, TX
Granbury Volunteer Fire Department. Granbury, Texas. Class 5 town covering only 8 square miles and a Class 9 rural area covering 78 square miles. Earned an ISO Class 3 town and Class 6 in the rural area without hydrants. The first fire department supply ISO rating in Texas. Acquisitions: 10 new fully equipped trucks. The first rural water supply grade in Texas.

Loveland, CO
Loveland Fire Department, Colorado and Loveland Rural Fire District. Formerly a mixed area of Class 4, 6, 9 and 10. Now district wide Class 4. Aquisitions: Three fully equipped trucks. The second best rural water supply grade in Colorado.

Berthoud, CO
Berthoud Fire Department, Berthoud, Colorado. Currently an ISO Class 5 town and Class 9 and 10 rural area. More than half of the fire district and the people protected are a Class 10. Department goal ISO Class 4 district wide.Acquisitions: Nine new fully equipped trucks.

Dubois, PA
Dubois Volunteer Fire Department. Dubois, Pennsylvania. Moved from a Class 3 to a Class 1. The second ISO Class 1 volunteer fire department in the U.S.

Sambass FD, TX
Sam Bass Fire Department. Round Rock, Texas. City of 19,000 moved from a Class 6 to a Class 1 (pending) in one step and the Class 9 rural area is also a Class 1. Class 1 applies to all individually insured properties too. Tied for the largest drop to a Class 1 in ISO history at that time.. In just 4 months dropped the ISO grade 5 classes in town and 8 in the rural areas. Aquisitions: One fully equipped tower ladder and CAFS pumper, thermal imagers on all apparatus and doubled the amount of LDH supply hose. The best rural water supply grade in Texas and the U.S.

Frisco, TX
Frisco Fire Department. Frisco, Texas. Moved from a Class 6 to a Class 1 in one step. Tied Fallon for the largest drop to a Class 1 in ISO history at that time.

Marion, VA
MarionVolunteer Fire Department, Marion, Virginia. Department goal ISO Class 4 town Class 6 rural area. Acquisitions: Four new fully equipped trucks.

NEW 2004 Turbo Drafts and Apparatus Designs

NOTE: Every now and again fire departments send me write ups of other consultants claiming to have done the work on grades they know I did. For example, one former ISO employee claims (working for ISO at the time) that he is responsible for three ISO Class 1's that I list. The facts are, I was hired by the fire departments to fix the Class 3 and Class 2's that were posted by him. Others even claim Fallon's rating. Funny thing, none of them were in town the week ISO rated the community, just me. I've helped with close to 400 ratings in almost every state in the nation, none of which as an employee for ISO.

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