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Prophetstown FPD responds to 35 fires in 2017

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Prophetstown Fire Protection District responded to 51 calls in 2017 - 3.8 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Prophetstown included 35 fires - 20 structure fires, two vehicle fires and 13 other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.

In all, the department saw $1,007,200 in fire loss - or about $28,777 per fire.

The department also received 15 false calls.

The Prophetstown Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $989,143 in 2017.

Prophetstown Fire Protection District fire incidents
20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires2120-4.8
Vehicle Fires92-77.8
Other fires101330
Total Fires4035-12.5
Total Calls5351-3.8

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