Elizabethton’s Public Protection Classification Fire Rating By The Insurance Services Office Has Been Upgraded From A 4 To A 3. The Lower The Number, The Better. This Means Owners Of Homes And Businesses In Elizabethton Could Possibly Qualify For Lower Property Insurance Premiums. Fire Chief Barry Carrier Said The Upgrade Is A Direct Result Of Many Factors, Including The Foresight Of The City Council In Providing Funding And Resources.