Here is a
summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of
June 20 through June 25, 2012.
We responded to 37 emergency calls for service.
These calls can be broken down into the following
categories:
Fire: 2
EMS/Rescue: 21
Hazardous Condition: 1
Service Call: 6
Good Intent: 4
False Call: 3
Here is an overview of significant events from this
period’s activities:
Wednesday,
June 20 at approximately 7:56 pm:
E4 and R1 were
dispatched to a reported single vehicle MVA with injuries. Upon arrival E4
found one car off the roadway resting against a telephone pole with
approximately 1 1/2 feet of intrusion into the passenger side and one occupant
in the driver seat. A rapid trauma assessment was performed and the PT was
deemed to be critical. EMS arrived on scene and PT care was transferred. The PT
was removed from the vehicle through the driver’s door, fully immobilized on a
long spine board, and loaded into the ambulance for emergency transport to an
area hospital. E4 remained on scene to assist PD with their investigation and
provide illumination for the tow truck driver. Once the vehicle had been
removed and the roadway re-opened, E4 returned to quarters.
Friday, June 22 at approximately 8:27
pm:
E3 was
dispatched on a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival crew members determined
that the fire had self extinguished. During overhaul of the vehicle a brief
investigation was performed. It is believed that an engine part failed,
allowing hot oil to come into contact with the hot engine and ignite. With no
further hazards to be found, E3 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.
Sunday, June 24 at approximately 3:17
pm:
E1 was dispatched
on a report of a cat trapped in a drainage system. Crew members arrived on scene
and met with the home owner who advised that a wild cat was stuck in their
gutter drainage system. With permission from the home owner, E1 dug up most of
the system but could not find the cat. It was believed that the cat was moving
through the system avoiding its rescuers and this determination led E1 to stop
digging but to leave several escape routes for the cat. The home owner said
they would cover the holes up after the cat was out. With plenty of routes for
the cat to safely escape, E1 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.
