Here is a summary of Brentwood
Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of November 7 through
November 12, 2012.
We responded to 39 emergency
calls for service.
These calls can be broken down
into the following categories:
EMS/Rescue: 29
Service Call: 1
Good Intent: 2
False Call: 7
Thursday, November 8 at approximately 7:24 am:
E2 and R1 were dispatched on a
report of a personal injury accident with airbag deployment. While enroute,
dispatch advised that one PT was unconscious. E2 arrived on scene to find two
cars involved in a rear-end collision. The driver of the car in the rear had
briefly lost consciousness, but had regained it prior to E2’s arrival. Manual
cervical spine immobilization was initiated until the PT could be removed from
the vehicle and fully immobilized on a long spine board. The PT was then loaded
into a waiting ambulance for non-emergency transport to an area hospital.
Thursday, November 8 at approximately 12:14 pm:
E3 was dispatched on a report of
injuries from a fall. E3 was further advised that the PT was unable to unlock
the door to allow them access. Upon arrival, crew members from both EMS and E3
tried numerous doors and windows before ultimately finding one unlocked. The PT
was located between their bed and a small bookcase. The PT was immobilized, placed on a long
spine board and transported to an area hospital.
Friday, November 9 at approximately 3:37 pm:
E1 was dispatched on a report of
an unresponsive person. Upon arrival, crew members found the PT lying in the
driveway with CPR being performed by a family member. The PT was assessed by
BFR personnel and found to be pulseless and apneic. CPR was resumed by BFR crew
members and ventilations via bag-valve-mask were performed. EMS arrived on
scene and PT care was transferred. BFR crew members assisted EMS with advanced
life support care, to include resuscitation drugs and defibrillation. The PT
regained a pulse but not spontaneous respirations before being transported
emergency traffic to an area hospital with one firefighter on board to provide
additional care while enroute.
