The calls in Coal City included 66 fires - 39 structure fires, four vehicle fires and 23 other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.
In all, the department saw $303,500 in fire loss - or about $4,598 per fire.
The department also received 71 false calls, including one malicious call and 70 other false calls.
The Coal City Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $3,040,052 in 2018.
The Coal City Firefighter's Pension Fund, which has nine active employees and two retired or inactive employees, was $23,058 positive as of April 2017, according to the fund's mandated filings with the Illinois Department of Insurance. That amounts to $268 for every fire in 2017.
Coal City Fire Protection District fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 63 | 39 | -38.1 |
| Vehicle Fires | 6 | 4 | -33.3 |
| Other Fires | 17 | 23 | 35.3 |
| Total Fires | 86 | 66 | -23.3 |
| Total Calls | 163 | 138 | -15.3 |
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