The calls in Joppa included 28 fires - 17 structure fires and 11 other fires.
In all, the department saw $15,000 in fire loss - or about $536 per fire.
The department also received four false calls.
Joppa Volunteer Fire Department fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 4 | 17 | 325 |
| Vehicle Fires | 1 | 0 | -100 |
| Other Fires | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Total Fires | 15 | 28 | 86.7 |
| Total Calls | 15 | 32 | 113.3 |
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