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Waterman FPD responds to 21 fires in 2018

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Waterman Fire Protection Department responded to 28 calls in 2018 - 21.7 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Waterman included 21 fires - eight structure fires and 13 other fires.

In all, the department saw $10,500 in fire loss - or about $500 per fire.

The department also received seven false calls.

The Waterman Fire Protection Department had an annual budget of $211,076 in 2018.

Waterman Fire Protection Department fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires880
Vehicle Fires20-100
Other Fires613116.7
Total Fires162131.2
Total Calls232821.7

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