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accessHealthNews.net PAGE 12 - November 2018 The Career & Technology Center recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with an open house jubilee. The open house, held at the CTC at 2101 N. Twyman Road in Independence, included interactive activities and demonstrations of the CTC's programs, including Culinary Arts, Fire Science and Robotics, several displays and prize drawings. The CTC also featured "50 for 50," a campaign released through Facebook last week that showcased 50 alumni and how they've used their CTC skills and training after graduation. The CTC was excited to welcome retired instructors, including Mrs. Ann Franklin and Mr. Glen Snyder, who were employed when the center opened it's doors in 1968, along with an estimated 200 guests. "Our students and teachers have put in a lot of hard work preparing for this event," said Mike Pantleo, Director of the CTC. "We're excited to welcome back alumni, their families and students considering us for their academic future." Contact: Rebecca Conrad rconrad@fortosage.net www.fortosage.net/CTC CTC 50 Celebrates at Fort Osage YEARS FORT OSAGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT UPDATED ISO RATINGS Effective October 1, 2018, Fort Osage Fire Protection District has received an upgrade in ISO Fire Protection Insurance Class Ratings. ISO ratings are created and used by insurance companies to define the risk factors of your property and to determine property insurance rates. The Fort Osage Fire Protection District received upgraded ISO ratings as follows: ● ISO CLASS 2 : Within five (5) road miles from the nearest fire station and 1,000 feet of a hydrant. ● ISO CLASS 4 : Within five (5) road miles from the nearest fire station but further than 1,000 feet of a hydrant. ● ISO CLASS 10 : Further than five (5) miles of a fire station and further than 1,000 feet of a hydrant. The previous ratings were Class 3, Class 5 and Class 10, respectively. In June 2018, the Insurance Services Office (ISO) evaluated the Fire District. As a private company, ISO, provides information to the insurance agencies by determining class ratings based on the capabilities of the Fire District. This is determined by rating the Department based on emergency communications (10 percent), a review of the fire department procedures (50 percent) and the available water supply (40 percent). Fire Districts across the nation are graded on these factors, rating from a scale of Class 1 (the highest rating) to Class 10. The Fort Osage Fire Protection District is a career emergency services district which provides fire protection, paramedic ambulance service, special rescue, hazardous materials and a variety of non-emergency service to patrons within 110 square miles of Northeastern Jackson County. Protection is provided to the cities of Buckner, Levasy, Sibley, River Bend, and parts of un- incorporated Jackson County. Coverage is provided out of three facilities: Station 1/Headquarters in Buckner, Station 2 at Blue Mills and Koger Rd and Station 3 in the Salem East Subdivision. Please contact Fort Osage Fire Protection District Administration with any further questions. (816) 650- 5811.