The calls in Galena included 18 fires - 11 structure fires, one vehicle fire and six other fires.
In all, the department saw $939,500 in fire loss - or about $52,194 per fire.
The department also received 50 false calls, including two malicious calls and 48 other false calls.
The Galena Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $26,278 in 2018.
Galena Fire Protection District fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 16 | 11 | -31.2 |
| Vehicle Fires | 8 | 1 | -87.5 |
| Other Fires | 12 | 6 | -50 |
| Total Fires | 36 | 18 | -50 |
| Total Calls | 96 | 68 | -29.2 |
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