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Forreston FPD responds to 21 fires in 2017

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Forreston Fire Protection District responded to 22 calls in 2017 - 15.8 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Forreston included 21 fires - 15 structure fires, two vehicle fires and four other fires.

In all, the department saw $1,000 in fire loss - or about $48 per fire.

The department also received one false call.

The Forreston Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $265,663 in 2017.

Forreston Fire Protection District fire incidents
20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires14157.1
Vehicle Fires12100
Other fires14300
Total Fires162131.2
Total Calls192215.8

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