Calls 2004

The following information relates to calls received during 2004. The calls can be viewed at detail level of the type of calls or at category level, for example, fire or aid to citizens.


Call Breakdown by Type for 2004

The following table shows a complete breakdown of all calls received during 2004 by call type.

Call Type

# of Calls

% of Calls

Fire Alarm Calls

104

23.4%

Other Miscellaneous

66

14.8%

Branches touching electrical wires
Wires on ground

31

7.0%

Nuisance fires

31

7.0%

Stand-by (Weather related)

28

6.3%

Flooding

26

5.8%

Brush/Grass fires

19

4.3%

Structure fires

17

3.8%

Other fires

17

3.8%

Chimney fires

15

3.4%

Vehicle Fires

15

3.4%

Leak, spill of gas, oil, etc.

13

2.9%

Smoke Visible

11

2.5%

Assistance to Police

11

2.5%

Garbage/Container fires

9

2.0%

Electrical trouble

8

1.8%

Odour of gas, propane, etc.

6

1.3%

Odour of burning

6

1.3%

Odour (other)

5

1.1%

Water Rescue

4

0.9%

Extrication

3

0.7%

Total

445

100.0%

Note: Total may not equal 100% due to rounding

"Other Miscellaneous" refers to other calls that do not have a specific category.

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Call Breakdown by Category for 2004

The following table shows a complete breakdown of all calls received during 2004 by call category.

Call Category

# of Calls

% of Calls

Assistance and Miscellaneous

138

31.0%

Fire (All Types)

123

27.6%

Fire Alarms

104

23.4%

Spills, Odours

41

9.2%

Electrical Troubles/Electrical Wires

39

8.8%

Total

445

100.0%

Note: Total may not equal 100% due to rounding

"Miscellaneous" refers to other calls that do not have a specific category.

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