The calls in Winnetka included 32 fires - 18 structure fires, six vehicle fires and eight other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.
In all, the department saw $1,284,095 in fire loss - or about $40,128 per fire.
The department also received 484 false calls.
The calls resulted in two civilian fire-related injuries.
The Winnetka Firefighters Pension Fund, which has 24 active employees and 32 retired or inactive employees, was $252,617 positive as of December 2016, according to the fund's mandated filings with the Illinois Department of Insurance. That amounts to $11,483 for every fire in 2016.
Winnetka Fire Department fire incidents
| 2016 | 2017 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure Fires | 19 | 18 | -5.3 |
| Vehicle Fires | 0 | 6 | - |
| Other fires | 3 | 8 | 166.7 |
| Total Fires | 22 | 32 | 45.5 |
| Total Calls | 507 | 517 | 2 |
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