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Rock City FPD responds to 14 fires in 2018

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Rock City Fire Protection District responded to 15 calls in 2018 - 31.8 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Rock City included 14 fires - 11 structure fires, one vehicle fire and two other fires.

In all, the department saw $35,000 in fire loss - or about $2,500 per fire.

The department also received one false call.

The Rock City Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $166,218 in 2018.

Rock City Fire Protection District fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires11110
Vehicle Fires31-66.7
Other Fires82-75
Total Fires2214-36.4
Total Calls2215-31.8

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