Residents could see a decrease in their homeowner’s insurance rates due to a new and improved rating for two local fire departments. Black Jack Volunteer Fire Department and Staton House Fire & Rescue Department were both recognized by the North Carolina Department of Insurance Office of The State Fire Marshal. New evaluations showed an improved protection class rating of 5/9E for their districts. The rating system ranges from one to ten; one being the highest. Lower ratings don’t necessarily correlate to poor service, but a higher rating means the department is overall better equipped to respond to fires. Chief of the Black Jack Fire Department Corey Handley says his department was awarded a significant increase. It shows their proficiency in structure fires.