Smart 911

Is there something you want to tell responders in case they are dispatched to your home? Brentwood is participating in the smart 911 program. This can allow you to link a mobile phone to a particular address, enter a keypad combination for a gate or door, tell responders which rooms to check for family members that may need assistance getting out in an emergency or important medical information in the event you call 911. There is also an area to record information that you feel is important but may not fit an established category.

To participate, go to the secure website: https://www.smart911.com/

You will first need to create an account and password. Afterwards you can enter as little or as much information as you choose.  If an emergency occurs at your house and 911 is called, this information will become visible on the dispatcher’s screen and relayed to responders. It is important to know that the information you enter is not available to the public and will only be used in the event of an emergency.

Please record your login information in a safe place and update your account as needed, such as when a gate code changes or your family moves.

Fire Chief's Briefing for October 18 through October 25, 2012

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of October 18 through October 25, 2012.

 

We responded to 61 emergency calls for service.

 

These calls can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 2

EMS/Rescue: 39

Service Call: 2

Good Intent: 6

False Call: 12

 

Friday, October 19 at approximately 6:29 pm:

E3 was dispatched on a report of a possible heart attack. A BPD unit in the area arrived on scene first and found the PT lying on the ground in a parking lot. The officer initiated CPR prior to E3’s arrival. Upon arrival, E3’s paramedic found the PT unresponsive, pulseless and breathless. CPR was continued and Advanced Life Support protocols were initiated to include airway management, bag valve mask ventilations, oxygen therapy and cardiac monitoring. The PT was defibrillated and regained spontaneous circulation and respiration briefly before once again becoming pulseless and breathless. EMS arrived on scene and as PT care was transferred E3’s Paramedic administered cardiac resuscitation medications. Additional medications were administered by EMS, and the PT again regained spontaneous circulation. Crew members loaded the PT into the ambulance for emergency transport to an area hospital with one Firefighter EMT-IV on board to provide further care while enroute. While enroute, EMS crew members initiated hypothermic protocols in order to give the PT the best chance for survival.

 

Saturday, October 20 at approximately 5:51 am:

E1 was dispatched on a report of a property damage accident upgrade. BPD was on the scene of a ‘T-Bone’ style wreck, but due both to damage and positioning of the vehicle, the driver was unable to exit. E1 arrived on scene and found the vehicle resting against a building. Crew members extricated the driver through the driver’s side rear door. Once the driver was out of the vehicle they began complaining of minor injuries. As a precaution, the driver was placed in full cervical immobilization and transported to an area hospital for further treatment and evaluation.

 

Monday, October 22 at approximately 11:17 pm:

All BFR units were dispatched on a report of a commercial structure fire in a restaurant kitchen. Upon arrival, E1 was met by the janitorial staff who had found a small grease fire and smell of gas in the kitchen. L1 was directed to turn off the gas to the building while E1 removed the pot from the stove. A grease buildup had ignited, and was quickly extinguished with a fire extinguisher. With all hazards mitigated, all units not on the scene were cancelled. E1 and L1 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

 

Tuesday, October 23 at approximately 7:01 am:

E3 was dispatched on a report of uncontrolled bleeding. Upon arrival, crew members found one PT with severe, uncontrolled bleeding coming from a large laceration on their arm. The PT had been attempting to repair a large glass door when the glass shattered, causing the injury. E3 applied pressure and bandages to the wound in an attempt to stem the bleeding. EMS arrived on scene, care was transferred and the PT was transported non-emergency to an area hospital for further treatment.

 

Tuesday, October 23 at approximately 8:31 pm:

E3, E2, R1 and C3 were dispatched on a mutual aid call to assist the Williamson County Rescue Squad with a report of an overturned vehicle off the roadway with entrapment. E3 arrived on scene with EMS to find one vehicle on its roof in a ravine. E3’s Paramedic and EMS accessed the PT but determined that they did not survive the wreck. The scene was turned over to Law Enforcement until they completed their investigation. E2 and C3 were released from the scene. Once the investigation was complete, E3 and R1 assisted Squad members with stabilizing the vehicle and recovering the victim. Afterwards, R1 was released from the scene. E3 remained on scene while a towing company recovered the vehicle. Once it was determined there were no further hazards, E3 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

 

Wednesday, October 24 at approximately 9:53 pm:

All BFR units were dispatched on a report of a Structure Fire. E2 and R1 arrived on scene first and found a pool storage building heavily involved with fire. Crew members stretched a hose line and quickly extinguished the fire before it could spread to the main home. C3 arrived on scene and assumed Incident Command. E4 arrived and established a water supply before performing salvage and overhaul operations. All other units were cancelled enroute. Once all hazards were mitigated, all units returned to quarters.

CHANGE YOUR CLOCK, CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES

*****PRESS RELEASE*****

 

 

 

 

 

CITY OF BRENTWOOD 

FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT

 

 

From:              Chief Brian Goss                               

Date:               October 22, 2012

Subject:          Press Release:  Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries!

 

 

 

CHANGE YOUR CLOCK, CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES

 

 

It’s that time again. On November 4^th (2am) clocks will be set back 1 hour.

 

The Brentwood Fire and Rescue Department encourages residents to use the time change as a reminder to change out the old batteries in your smoke detectors. A working smoke detector can cut your risk of dying in a fire in half.

 

What do you do with the old batteries if they seem to still be in working order? Reuse them in household appliances or in toys. Don’t leave your safety to chance.

 

The only exception to this rule is lithium batteries, which often last as long as the detectors. Please refer to manufacturer’s expiration dates for life span and be sure to test all smoke detectors monthly, regardless of battery type.

 

Date all batteries and smoke detectors when installed to ensure at a quick glance that they are in date. Most smoke detectors have a ten year useful life span. Even if smoke detectors still sound when they are tested, replace aging units. Do not paint detectors and vacuum them regularly to keep them in working order.

 

Please do your part to help ensure that you and your family have a fire safe holiday season!

 

Chief's Briefing for October 12 through October 17, 2012

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

We responded to 48 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 2

EMS/Rescue: 31

Service Call: 5

Good Intent: 2

False Call: 8

Friday, October 12 at approximately 6:20 am: 

All BFR units dispatched to a possible structure fire.  Initial dispatch information indicated that lightning may have struck the home and the occupants were reporting smoke in the garage of the house along with alarm system activation.  E2 was the first unit to arrive on scene and found no fire present, only an odor of burned plastic and debris inside the garage from a dislodged irrigation control box.  There was also charring along one of the garage wall from an extension cord that was powering the irrigation control box.  E4 arrived on the scene and assisted in checking the home for further hazards.  E2 verified that power to the home was shut off.  All other responding units were cancelled.  After further investigation it was found that the initial lightning strike hit a tree in the back yard and passed through the tree to a control wire for the irrigation system and into the garage.  This charge destroyed the control box leaving a two foot wide hole in the drywall.  The owner of the home was advised of the situation and all units returned to service and quarters.  

Monday, October 15 at approximately 5:36 pm: 

E2 and R1 were dispatched on a personnel injury accident involving a car and a person on a bicycle.  Upon arrival E2 found a patient sitting on the sidewalk with a bystander holding c-spine.  E2 initiated patient care and found the patient was complaining of leg pain.  The patient was wearing a helmet that received heavy damage. Patient also could not remember how they got to the current position.  EMS arrived on scene and E2 and R1 personnel assisted in packing the patient on a spine board.  Once patient had been transported, E2 and R1 returned to service and quarters.  

Monday, October 15 at approximately 6:39 pm

E1 was dispatched to a reported car fire at a gas station.  Upon arrival E1 found a car less than 10 feet from a structure with heavy smoke pushing from the engine compartment.  E1 crew used a 150’ 1-3/4” foam line to extinguish the fire.  Once access was made to the engine compartment it was found that the engine had been fully involved in fire.  Nashville FD, who were also notified of the fire due to the location of the call, decided not to respond once they were informed the fire was extinguished.  Once all hazards were addressed, E1 returned to service and quarters. 

Tuesday, October 16 at approximately 10:01 am: 

L1 and C4 (Fire Marshal) were dispatched to a citizen complaint.  Initial dispatch information indicated that rocks from a nearby blasting site had broken through the roof of a citizen’s house and caused damage throughout the property.  Upon arrival L1 found that a rock the about size of a grapefruit had broken through the roof of the house and lodged in the dry wall ceiling of the room below.  A car in the neighboring driveway also received damage from flying rock.  L1 investigated other properties and found more blasting debris.  C4 made contact with the blaster at the construction site as well at the State Fire Marshal’s Office.  A representative from the State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the scene and issued a stop work order after observing the damage and debris.  The blasting companies insurance was put in contact with the residents with damaged property.  Further blasting cannot resume at the site until corrective actions have been approved by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.  For more information see the article posted on the Brentwood Homepage: http://www.brentwoodhomepage.com/brentwood-home-victim-of-errant-blast-from-tsc-site-cms-10494

Wednesday, October 17 at approximately 12:36 pm:

E2 dispatched on a report of an unresponsive patient.  E2 and Medic 16 arrived on scene to find a lethargic patient only responsive to verbal stimuli.  R1 also responded to the location and assisted in talking patient’s vitals and providing care in accordance with protocols.  E2 and R1 personnel assisted in loading patient into the ambulance and established IV access.  Medic 16 requested a firefighter to ride along to the hospital due to the patient’s instability and cardiac history.  One firefighter rode with Medic 16 non-emergency to the hospital.  Once Medic 16 cleared the scene, E2 and R1 returned to quarters. 

Chief's Briefing for October 6 through October 11, 2012

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of October 6 through October 11, 2012.

We responded to 41 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories:

EMS/Rescue: 28

Service Call: 2

Good Intent: 5

False Call: 6

Thursday October 11 at approximately 8:10 am: 

E2 and R1 were dispatched on a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries.  Upon arrival E2 and R1 found a two vehicle rear and type collision with all occupants out of the vehicles.   A full sized pick-up truck had been rear ended by a smaller vehicle.  An occupant of the smaller vehicle stated that the driver had a brief episode of seizure activity that caused the car to rear end the truck.  E2 personnel continued further assessment and care and moved patient to the medic unit.  EMS obtained a refusal of transport by the patient and E2 and R1 returned to service and quarters once all hazards were mitigated. 

Thursday October 11 at approximately 9:08 am: 

E3 dispatched on a report of injuries from a fall.  Upon arrival E3 found a patient lying on the ground with coworkers stabilizing the patient’s ankle.  The patient indicated that they were working on a ladder when the ladder lost its footing and slid from underneath them.  The patient also indicated they stayed on the ladder as it went to the ground but their ankle slipped and got caught in the ladder rungs causing the injury.  E3 crew stabilized the patient’s ankle and checked for further injuries.  Upon arrival of EMS E3 crew assisted in placing the patients ankle in a vacuum splint and placing the patient on a backboard.  Once patient was placed in the EMS unit E3 returned to service and quarters.