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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa City Fire Department releases 2012 annual report

The Iowa City Fire Department released its annual report on Thursday.

The report outlines administrative services, fire-prevention efforts, emergency operations, training and equipment, and types of responses.

The number of fires increased from 162 in 2011 to 225 in 2012. Fire-service-based emergency medical services also increased over the past year from 2,765 to 3,103.

The Fire Department also responded to 5,173 calls — a 10.3 percent increase over 2011, according to the report.

The report is available online through the Iowa City website.

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