The insurance industry rates Wintergreen's firefighting abilities among the best

ISO is the private risk assessment company which establishes strict quality benchmarks and metrics from which most insurance companies bases their premiums on risk of fire. 

In January 2026, we received a formal notification stating that Wintergreen had a Class 3 status. (See the letter HERE.)

ISO scores range from 10 to 1, with 1 being the best. There are very few Class 1 departments in Virginia.

When the audit of our service finished in 2025, we reported that of the 776 departments scored in Virginia, only 19 had a score of 3 or higher. At Class 3, we ranked among the top 2.4% of all Virginia fire departments.

None of this would be possible without the support of our community.  We sincerely thank all the Wintergreen owners and Nelson County residents who continue to support us.–Chief Curtis Sheets