Calls 2006
The following information relates to calls received during 2006. 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
- Call Breakdown by Category
- Summer Storm - 2006
Call Breakdown by Type for 2006
The following table shows a complete breakdown of all calls received during 2006 by call type.
|
Call Type |
# of Calls |
% of Calls |
Branches touching electrical wires |
182 |
29.2% |
Fire Alarm Calls |
97 |
15.5% |
Other Miscellaneous |
76 |
12.2% |
Flooding |
68 |
10.9% |
Nuisance fires |
30 |
4.8% |
Electrical trouble |
24 |
3.8% |
Other fires |
20 |
3.2% |
Structure fires |
18 |
2.9% |
Odour of burning |
17 |
2.7% |
Odour of gas, propane, etc. |
15 |
2.4% |
Smoke Visible |
14 |
2.2% |
Brush/Grass fires |
13 |
2.1% |
Garbage/Container fires |
11 |
1.8% |
Vehicle Fires |
9 |
1.4% |
Odour (other) |
8 |
1.3% |
Chimney fires |
7 |
1.1% |
Extrication |
5 |
0.8% |
Leak, spill of gas, oil, etc. |
5 |
0.8% |
Assistance to Police |
4 |
0.6% |
Water Rescue |
1 |
0.2% |
|
Total |
624 |
99.9% |
Note: Total may not equal 100% due to rounding
"Other Miscellaneous" refers to other calls that do not have a specific category.
Call Breakdown by Category for 2006
The following table shows a complete breakdown of all calls received during 2006 by call category.
Call Category |
# of Calls |
% of Calls |
Electrical Troubles/Electrical Wires |
206 |
33.0% |
Assistance and Miscellaneous |
154 |
24.7% |
Fire (All Types) |
108 |
17.3% |
Fire Alarms |
97 |
15.5% |
Spills, Odours |
59 |
9.5% |
|
Total |
624 |
100.0% |
Note: Total may not equal 100% due to rounding
"Miscellaneous" refers to other calls that do not have a specific category.
The evening of August 1st, 2006 saw a very strong summer storm pass through the area. This caused a dramatic amount of calls in a relatively short time period. The following is a breakdown of the calls received during the day and days that followed the storm.
Calls Received from August 1st - 5th, 2006
| Call Type | # of Calls | % of Calls |
|---|---|---|
| Branches touching electrical wires Wires on ground |
114 | 56.4% |
| Flooding | 53 | 26.2% |
| Fire Alarm Calls | 11 | 5.4% |
| Electrical trouble | 11 | 5.4% |
| Other Miscellaneous | 11 | 5.4% |
| Structure Fires | 1 | 0.5% |
| Brush/Grass fires | 1 | 0.5% |
| Total | 202 | 99.8% |
Note: Total does not equal 100% due to rounding
"Other Miscellaneous" refers to other calls that do not have a specific category. Assistance to citizens would fall in this category.
