Fire Chief's Briefing for September 18 through September 23, 2012

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of September 18 through September 23, 2012.

We responded to 40 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 2

EMS/Rescue: 22

Hazardous Condition: 3

Service Call: 4

Good Intent: 4

False Call: 5

Tuesday, September 18 at approximately 4:40 pm: 

E4 was dispatched for Urban Search and Rescue for a missing child. While enroute to the scene E4 spotted a child matching the description of the missing youth. Crew members, along with a BPD Officer, made contact with them and determined that they were the missing person. E4 gave the child a ride back to their home to be reunited with their parents. With no other services needed, E4 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

Wednesday, September 19 at approximately 6:35 pm: 

E2 was dispatched on a report of an unresponsive person. Upon arrival, crew members found the PT lying on the couch. The PT was quickly assessed and determined to be breathing and have a pulse, but hypoglycemic. E2 crew attempted to gain intravenous access but was unable to find a satisfactory vein. Glucagon was administered via intramuscular injection as EMS arrived on scene and PT care was transferred. EMS crew members were able to obtain IV access and administered a 50% dextrose solution. The PT regained consciousness but still exhibited altered mental status, so the decision was made to transport them to an area hospital for further treatment. 

 

Thursday, September 20 at approximately 5:09 pm: 

All BFR units were dispatched on a report of an outbuilding on fire in close proximity to the main home. E2 arrived on scene to find light smoke. The homeowner met crew members at the rig and advised them that the fire had been mostly extinguished via garden hose. All other units were staged with the exception of E4, who was requested to continue for manpower. E2 used the homeowner’s garden hose to cool down the remaining hot spots. During the course of investigating the fire, unusual burn patterns were found in the grass. A conversation with a neighbor led to the discovery that the neighbor had been burning weeds earlier, and that may have spread to cause the fire. 

Thursday, September 20 at approximately 7:19 pm 

E3 was dispatched on a report of a dislocated knee cap. Upon arrival, crew members found the PT lying on the ground. They stated that they had turned their body abruptly with the lower leg not moving in conjunction with the upper leg, resulting in a displaced patella. A rapid trauma assessment revealed no other injuries. EMS arrived on scene, PT care was transferred, and EMS performed pain management protocols. E3 assisted with vacuum splinting the leg in a position of comfort before loading the PT into the ambulance for transport to an area hospital.

Friday, September 21 at approximately 6:06 pm: 

All BFR units were dispatched on a reported structure fire with smoke coming from the kitchen of the residence. Upon arrival, E2 reported nothing visible from the outside of the home and met with the homeowner, who advised everyone was out of the home. Crew members determined that the contents of an unattended pot on the stove began to burn, causing the smoke. The stove was turned off and the pot was removed from the stove. E1 was requested to continue to the scene to assist with ventilating the structure, but all other units were cancelled. Once the smoke was removed from the home all units returned to quarters.

Friday, September 21 at approximately 6:31 pm: 

E3 was dispatched on a report of a smell of natural gas. Upon arrival, crew members found an unoccupied home with the gas meter running much faster than normal. A quick investigation determined that the gas line to a grill had been punctured. The gas was turned off at the meter and the gas company was requested to respond. The home owner arrived home and it was determined that a yard crew working at the home earlier in the day had ruptured the line. With the hazard mitigated, E3 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

Fire Chief's Briefing for September 12 through September 17, 2012

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of September 12 through September 17, 2012.

We responded to 44 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 1

EMS/Rescue: 31

Hazardous Condition: 2

Service Call: 3

Good Intent: 5

False Call: 2

Thursday, September 13 at approximately 4:03 pm: 

E2 was dispatched on a report of a possible electrical box fire. E2 arrived on the scene to find an in ground transformer box giving off light smoke. Smoke was intermittent and there was a small amount of oil seeping from the unit. E2 requested Middle Tennessee Electric to come on the scene. MTE arrived on the scene and took over the incident. No other hazards were found; E2 went available and returned to quarters.

Friday, September 14 at approximately 1:45 pm: 

E2 was dispatched on a report of an unresponsive person. Upon arrival, crew members found one PT lying in a bed, unresponsive but breathing and with a pulse. The PT’s breathing was labored and inadequate. Family members informed E2 that the PT was diabetic, but that they were not able to obtain a blood glucose level. Crew members performed a rapid head to toe assessment as well as began obtaining vital signs. The PT’s blood glucose level was found to be critically low. EMS arrived on scene and PT care was transferred. E2’s paramedic obtained IV access and administered a 50% dextrose solution in an effort to raise blood glucose levels to a normal level. The treatment was successful and the PT regained consciousness. The PT was advised to eat a meal to maintain appropriate glucose levels, and emergency personnel cleared the scene. No transport was needed.

Saturday, September 15 at approximately 10:54 am: 

E4 was dispatched on a report of injuries from a fall at a construction site. Upon arrival, crew members found one PT lying on their side on the ground. Bystanders reported that the worker had fallen from a height of approximately twelve feet and struck the ground. E4 crew immediately took cervical spine immobilization precautions and performed a rapid trauma assessment. The PT was complaining of back pain and loss of sensation in their legs. The trauma assessment revealed swelling and bleeding along the PT’s spine. EMS arrived on scene and PT care was transferred. EMS and E4 loaded the PT onto a long spine board and immobilized the PT before loading them into the ambulance for emergency transport to an area hospital.

2012 9/11 Stair Climb

On September 9, 2012, 5 members of Brentwood Fire and Rescue as well as the Brentwood Fire and Rescue Honor Guard participated in the 2012 Nashville 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.

 

From the website:

“343 Firefighters will climb 110 stories in remembrance of the 343 FDNY Firefighters that died 10 years ago at the Twin Towers on 9/11/01.

The stair climb was chosen for two reasons:

1. FDNY Firefighters at the Twin Towers on 9/11/01 had to climb the stairs of the 110 story buildings in order to rescue and evacuate people and to reach the fire floors.

2. A commitment to Firefighter and community safety through physical fitness and training.

 

 The 343 Firefighters participating in the event will be wearing full gear (from 60 to 80 pounds) and climbing for someone specifically. Each climber will be given a badge to wear with the name and photograph of one of the FDNY firefighters killed on 9/11/01.”

BFR personnel climbed in memory and honor of FDNY Members Harvey Harrel, Robert Hamilton, James Giberson, Peter Brennan and Bruce Gary. This was the third year for the Nashville stair climb, and BFR has participated in the climb every year.