The calls in Paris included 34 fires - 17 structure fires, four vehicle fires and 13 other fires. The fire department also responded to four calls for ruptures, explosions or overheating.
In all, the department saw $652,600 in fire loss - or about $19,194 per fire.
The department also received 57 false calls.
The calls resulted in one civilian fire-related death. Additionally, one fire service member was injured in fire-related incidents.
The Paris Fire District had an annual budget of $322,092 in 2018.
The Paris Firefighters Pension Fund, which has 14 active employees and 16 retired or inactive employees, was $81,581 positive as of April 2017, according to the fund's mandated filings with the Illinois Department of Insurance. That amounts to $1,736 for every fire in 2017.
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 19 | 17 | -10.5 |
| Vehicle Fires | 7 | 4 | -42.9 |
| Other Fires | 21 | 13 | -38.1 |
| Total Fires | 47 | 34 | -27.7 |
| Total Calls | 96 | 95 | -1 |
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