The Grand Rapids Fire Department responded to a total of 23,240 incidents last year -- 3,900 of which were incidents on streets, roadways and highways. The department averaged 10 incidents per day with personnel spending nearly 3,500 hours working at these sites. Based upon current data, incident responses on streets, roadways and highways are estimated to increase to over 4,100 this year. The new equipment is expected to be used several times a day.