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Thursday, November 21, 2024

South Wheatland FPD responds to 28 fires in 2017

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South Wheatland Fire Protection District responded to 35 calls in 2017 - 22.2 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in South Wheatland included 28 fires - 19 structure fires, three vehicle fires and six other fires.

In all, the department saw $125,000 in fire loss - or about $4,464 per fire.

The department also received seven false calls.

The South Wheatland Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $159,491 in 2017.

South Wheatland Fire Protection District fire incidents
20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires2219-13.6
Vehicle Fires03-
Other fires106-40
Total Fires3228-12.5
Total Calls4535-22.2

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