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.
