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Yearly statistics contain the nine major categories from National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). These reports show the number of incidents and the types of incidents that the Raleigh Fire Department was dispatched to.
2021 Statistics
| Incident Type | Totals |
| Fire | 880 |
| Service Call |
2,506 |
| Special Incident | 13 |
| Good Intent Call | 5,407 |
| False Alarm & False Call | 4,098 |
| Hazardous Condition (no fire) | 1,371 |
| Severe Weather & Natural Disaster | 11 |
| Rescue & Emergency Medical Service | 21,258 |
| Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat (no fire) | 41 |
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Sprinkler Saves Stats
Fire sprinklers are key to saving lives as well as reducing significant property losses due to fire events. “Sprinkler Saves” are events where a properly functioning sprinkler system saved lives and/or prevented excessive fire damage. In Raleigh, sprinkler systems are primarily installed in commercial businesses, apartment complexes, hotels, and similar establishments.
2020 Sprinkler Saves Statistics
| Type | Description | Statistic | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler Protected Properties | Total Property Value | $394,215,404 | n/a |
| Total Property Loss | $721,952 | .18% | |
| Total Property Savings | $393, 493,452 | 99.8% | |
| Total Contents Value | $35,661,898 | n/a | |
| Total Contents Value Loss | $282,176 | .76% | |
| Total Contents Value Savings | $35,379,722 | 99.2% | |
| Total Number of Sprinkler Saves 2021 (YTD) | 18 | n/a |
Note: Non-sprinkler occupied properties are residential, commercial or non-profit buildings or offices that are in use. View 2021 Data.