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    Quick Stats: September 2022

    Incidents and Calls Reported

    Average response time (in minutes)

    Value of Property Saved (YTD)

    Incident Breakdown

    • Fire 3% 3%
    • Rescue & EMS 58% 58%
    • Hazard (No Fire) 8% 8%
    • Service Call 9% 9%
    • Good Intent 10% 10%
    • False Alarm 12% 12%

    “Protecting lives and property by providing a superior level of service through prevention and emergency response to the public.”

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