Johnston City Fire District responded to 55 calls in 2018 – 12.7 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.
The calls in Johnston City included 40 fires – 24 structure fires, five vehicle fires and 11 other fires. The fire department also responded to two calls for ruptures, explosions or overheating.
In all, the department saw $256,750 in fire loss – or about $6,419 per fire.
The department also received 13 false calls.
Johnston City Fire District fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 13 | 24 | 84.6 |
| Vehicle Fires | 2 | 5 | 150 |
| Other Fires | 24 | 11 | -54.2 |
| Total Fires | 39 | 40 | 2.6 |
| Total Calls | 63 | 55 | -12.7 |
