The calls in Scales Mound included 16 fires - nine structure fires, three vehicle fires and four other fires.
In all, the department saw $492,000 in fire loss - or about $30,750 per fire.
The department also received 17 false calls.
The Scales Mound Fire District had an annual budget of $1,170,896 in 2018.
Scales Mound Fire District fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 14 | 9 | -35.7 |
| Vehicle Fires | 1 | 3 | 200 |
| Other Fires | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| Total Fires | 17 | 16 | -5.9 |
| Total Calls | 29 | 33 | 13.8 |
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