The calls in Long Grove included 51 fires - 39 structure fires, six vehicle fires and six other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.
In all, the department saw $171,225 in fire loss - or about $3,357 per fire.
The department also received 253 false calls.
Two fire service member were injured in non fire-related incidents.
The Long Grove Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $5,144,263 in 2017.
The Long Grove Firefighters Pension Fund, which has 12 active employees and five retired or inactive employees, was $676,066 positive as of December 2017, according to the fund's mandated filings with the Illinois Department of Insurance. That amounts to $12,073 for every fire in 2017.
Long Grove Fire Protection District fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 46 | 39 | -15.2 |
| Vehicle Fires | 4 | 6 | 50 |
| Other Fires | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Total Fires | 56 | 51 | -8.9 |
| Total Calls | 315 | 305 | -3.2 |
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