The calls in Bedford Park included 87 fires - 66 structure fires, nine vehicle fires and 12 other fires. The fire department also responded to six calls for ruptures, explosions or overheating.
In all, the department saw $1,149,670 in fire loss - or about $13,215 per fire.
The department also received 331 false calls, including 13 malicious calls and 318 other false calls.
One fire service member was injured in fire-related incidents and two were injured in non fire-related incidents.
Bedford Park Fire District fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 57 | 66 | 15.8 |
| Vehicle Fires | 15 | 9 | -40 |
| Other Fires | 24 | 12 | -50 |
| Total Fires | 96 | 87 | -9.4 |
| Total Calls | 431 | 424 | -1.6 |
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