The calls in Newman included nine fires - five structure fires, two vehicle fires and two other fires.
In all, the department saw $94,500 in fire loss - or about $10,500 per fire.
The department also received two false calls.
The Newman Fire Protection Department had an annual budget of $54,476 in 2018.
Newman Fire Protection Department fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 6 | 5 | -16.7 |
| Vehicle Fires | 3 | 2 | -33.3 |
| Other Fires | 6 | 2 | -66.7 |
| Total Fires | 15 | 9 | -40 |
| Total Calls | 17 | 11 | -35.3 |

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