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Shabbona FPD responds to 17 fires in 2018

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Shabbona Fire Protection Department responded to 26 calls in 2018 - 21.2 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Shabbona included 17 fires - nine structure fires, two vehicle fires and six other fires.

In all, the department saw $65,000 in fire loss - or about $3,824 per fire.

The department also received nine false calls.

The Shabbona Fire Protection Department had an annual budget of $268,959 in 2018.

Shabbona Fire Protection Department fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires139-30.8
Vehicle Fires62-66.7
Other Fires76-14.3
Total Fires2617-34.6
Total Calls3326-21.2

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