Fire department celebrates anniversary

The Sandy Springs Fire Rescue Department celebrated its fifth anniversary Thursday noting its recent Class 3 rating from the Insurance Services Office. The rating will result in cost savings in insurance premiums for the nearly $4.7 billion in insurable property in the city.

“In just five short years, the Sandy Springs Fire Rescue Department has become one of the premier fire departments in the country,” City Manager John McDonough said.

The department operates out of four stations and provides fire, medical emergency and other services to more than 93,000 residents.