The calls in Libertyville included 111 fires - 73 structure fires, 20 vehicle fires and 18 other fires. The fire department also responded to three calls for ruptures, explosions or overheating.
In all, the department saw $2,523,950 in fire loss - or about $22,738 per fire.
The department also received 803 false calls, including one malicious call and 802 other false calls.
The calls resulted in three civilian fire-related injuries.
The Libertyville Fire District had an annual budget of $2,994,879 in 2018.
The Libertyville Firefighters Pension Fund, which has 41 active employees and 28 retired or inactive employees, was $999,334 positive as of April 2017, according to the fund's mandated filings with the Illinois Department of Insurance. That amounts to $9,993 for every fire in 2017.
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 65 | 73 | 12.3 |
| Vehicle Fires | 21 | 20 | -4.8 |
| Other Fires | 14 | 18 | 28.6 |
| Total Fires | 100 | 111 | 11 |
| Total Calls | 807 | 917 | 13.6 |
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