The calls in Columbia included 70 fires - 34 structure fires, 12 vehicle fires and 24 other fires.
In all, the department saw $33,000 in fire loss - or about $471 per fire.
The department also received 90 false calls.
The Columbia Volunteer Fire Department had an annual budget of $676,590 in 2018.
Columbia Volunteer Fire Department fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 30 | 34 | 13.3 |
| Vehicle Fires | 4 | 12 | 200 |
| Other Fires | 30 | 24 | -20 |
| Total Fires | 64 | 70 | 9.4 |
| Total Calls | 123 | 160 | 30.1 |
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