The calls in Freeport Rural included 28 fires - 14 structure fires, five vehicle fires and nine other fires.
In all, the department saw $163,000 in fire loss - or about $5,821 per fire.
The department also received seven false calls.
Freeport Rural Fire Protection District fire incidents
2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Building Fires | 14 | 14 | 0 |
Vehicle Fires | 3 | 5 | 66.7 |
Other Fires | 7 | 9 | 28.6 |
Total Fires | 24 | 28 | 16.7 |
Total Calls | 30 | 35 | 16.7 |