The calls in Monee included 75 fires - 45 structure fires, 16 vehicle fires and 14 other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.
In all, the department saw $701,700 in fire loss - or about $9,356 per fire.
The department also received 202 false calls, including one malicious call and 201 other false calls.
The calls resulted in two civilian fire-related injuries. Additionally, one fire service member was injured in non fire-related incidents.
The Monee Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $2,439,283 in 2018.
Monee Fire Protection District fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 20 | 45 | 125 |
| Vehicle Fires | 10 | 16 | 60 |
| Other Fires | 17 | 14 | -17.6 |
| Total Fires | 47 | 75 | 59.6 |
| Total Calls | 227 | 278 | 22.5 |
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