Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and
Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of July 26 through July 31, 2012.
We responded to 36 emergency calls for
service.
These calls can be broken down into the
following categories:
EMS/Rescue: 17
Hazardous Condition: 4
Service Call: 3
Good Intent: 6
False Call: 6
Here is an overview of significant events
from this period’s activities:
Thursday, July 26 at approximately 1:12 pm:
E1 was
dispatched on a report of injuries from a fall. Upon arrival, crew members
found 1 PT who had fallen off a ladder onto concrete. A rapid trauma assessment
was performed, which revealed an obvious deformity to the PT’s shoulder. No
other injuries were discovered. As E1 began to package the PT for transport,
EMS arrived on scene and PT care was transferred. The PT was loaded into the
ambulance for emergency transport to an area hospital.
Friday, July 27 at approximately 11:12 pm:
E4 was
dispatched on a report of a single vehicle rollover accident. The driver and
only occupant of the vehicle was already out and speaking to EMS when E4
arrived on scene. Crew members assisted EMS with packaging the PT for transport
as well as treating numerous cuts to the PT’s extremities. A rapid trauma
assessment was performed, and signs of a broken nose and possibly broken facial
bones were found. The PT stated that they had been texting and lost control of
their vehicle, which struck a curb and a tree before rolling over and coming to
rest on the passenger side. EMS transported the PT non-emergency to an area
hospital for further treatment. E4 remained on scene to provide lighting and
assist with clearing debris and other hazards from the roadway.
Saturday, July 28 at approximately 12:35 am:
E1 was
dispatched on a report of arcing electrical equipment. Crew members arrived on
scene to find an automatic grass sprinkler that was spraying into an open
electrical box. The box was missing the cover, which would have protected it
from the sprinkler. E1’s firefighter was able to turn off the sprinkler head,
and the rest of the crew wrapped the open electrical box with caution tape to
help secure it. The proper utility company was notified of the need to make
repairs. With no other hazards found, E1 cleared the scene and returned to
quarters.
