Crime & Safety
Fire Calls Up in 2012: GCFD Fire Data
November figures show the fire department has had a busy year.

Goose Creek Fire Department recently provided its November data to the City Council. The numbers show the need for the department's new headquarters and a third fire station — both currently in the design phase. Through November, the department has responded to 2,108 fire calls in 2012, nearly 100 more than the same point in 2011.
Nov. 2012 Nov. 2011 Structure 3 45 4 63 Vehicle 1 11 2 15 Brush/Grass 7 60 10 83 Miscellaneous 13 153 18 171 Hazardous Conditions 1 38 6 50 Service 13 176 21 154 Cancel/False 8 131 15 117 Rescue/Medical Assist 127 1,289 142 1,382 Total Fire Calls 173 2,108 218 2,035
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