The calls in Polo included 43 fires - 23 structure fires, one vehicle fire and 19 other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.
In all, the department saw $392,000 in fire loss - or about $9,116 per fire.
The department also received eight false calls.
The calls resulted in one civilian fire-related death.
The Polo Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $654,434 in 2018.
Polo Fire Protection District fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 10 | 23 | 130 |
| Vehicle Fires | 3 | 1 | -66.7 |
| Other Fires | 8 | 19 | 137.5 |
| Total Fires | 21 | 43 | 104.8 |
| Total Calls | 30 | 52 | 73.3 |
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