Chris White
Chris White
Fire Chief
Chief White began his employment with the City of Scottsboro more than 29 years ago. He joined the Fire Department just a few short years later. During his career with the department he served the community as a firefighter, driver/engineer, lieutenant and captain. His promotion to chief marked the retirement of the past chief, Melton Potter, who went on to become the city’s mayor. During his tenure with the department, Chief White worked many years under the direction of former Chief Lonnie Webb.
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The Insurance Services Office (ISO) rates fire departments based on a grading schedule. The department receives a numerical rating from 1 to 10; 1 indicating the best class possible and 10 indicating an unprotected classification. Insurance companies use this information to classify property insurance rates for homeowners and commercial businesses. The grading schedule uses three main areas to assess a given cities potential capability to suppress structure type fires: Receiving and handling fire alarms (10%), fire department (50%), and water supply (40%). The City of Scottsboro is rated a Class 4. |
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