The calls in Amboy included 31 fires - 20 structure fires, two vehicle fires and nine other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.
In all, the department saw $2,032,000 in fire loss - or about $65,548 per fire.
The department also received 26 false calls, including one malicious call and 25 other false calls.
The Amboy Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $698,618 in 2018.
Amboy Fire Protection District fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 15 | 20 | 33.3 |
| Vehicle Fires | 0 | 2 | - |
| Other Fires | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Total Fires | 24 | 31 | 29.2 |
| Total Calls | 51 | 58 | 13.7 |
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