The Grand Rapids Fire Department has released its annual report for 2016.Despite a nearly 19 percent increase in structure fires, GRFD was able to limit damage or save 96 percent of the buildings. 24 Hour News 8 reports, the department’s efforts to prevent fires from happening in the first place continues.Last year, GRFD crews performed close to 1,400 home safety assessments, installing more than 8,500 free smoke alarms.A quarter of those houses did not have a working smoke alarm — 71 percent had two or less working smoke alarms.Home safety assessments are free to city residents. For more information, residents can call 311.