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Highland-Pierron FPD responds to 23 fires in 2017

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Highland-Pierron Fire Protection District responded to 31 calls in 2017 - 8.8 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Highland-Pierron included 23 fires - nine structure fires, six vehicle fires and eight other fires.

In all, the department saw $76,750 in fire loss - or about $3,337 per fire.

The department also received eight false calls.

The Highland-Pierron Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $221,592 in 2017.

Highland-Pierron Fire Protection District fire incidents
20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires39200
Vehicle Fires76-14.3
Other fires7814.3
Total Fires172335.3
Total Calls3431-8.8

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