The calls in Herrin included 69 fires - 53 structure fires, eight vehicle fires and eight other fires. The fire department also responded to two calls for ruptures, explosions or overheating.
The department also received 66 false calls.
Two fire service members were injured in fire-related incidents.
The Herrin Firefighters Pension Fund, which has 11 active employees and 11 retired or inactive employees, was $107,394 in debt as of April 2017, according to the fund's mandated filings with the Illinois Department of Insurance. That amounts to $1,451 for every fire in 2017.
Herrin Fire District fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 41 | 53 | 29.3 |
| Vehicle Fires | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Fires | 25 | 8 | -68 |
| Total Fires | 74 | 69 | -6.8 |
| Total Calls | 130 | 137 | 5.4 |
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