Athens Fire Protection District responded to 26 calls in 2018 – 18.8 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.
The calls in Athens included 24 fires – 10 structure fires, two vehicle fires and 12 other fires.
The department also received two false calls.
Athens Fire Protection District fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 9 | 10 | 11.1 |
| Vehicle Fires | 0 | 2 | – |
| Other Fires | 20 | 12 | -40 |
| Total Fires | 29 | 24 | -17.2 |
| Total Calls | 32 | 26 | -18.8 |
