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Sheridan FPD responds to 18 fires in 2018

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Sheridan Fire Protection District responded to 27 calls in 2018 - 92.9 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Sheridan included 18 fires - 12 structure fires, two vehicle fires and four other fires.

In all, the department saw $4,200 in fire loss - or about $233 per fire.

The department also received nine false calls.

The Sheridan Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $819,480 in 2018.

Sheridan Fire Protection District fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires312300
Vehicle Fires52-60
Other Fires24100
Total Fires101880
Total Calls142792.9

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