Here is a summary of Brentwood
Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of November 25 through
November 30, 2012.
We responded to 45 emergency
calls for service.
These calls can be broken down
into the following categories:
Fire: 1
EMS/Rescue: 26
Hazardous Condition: 1
Service Call: 3
Good Intent: 6
False Call: 8
Monday, November 26 at approximately 7:48 pm:
E3 was dispatched on an automatic
aid alarm with Franklin Fire for a reported Structure Fire in Franklin.
Franklin Fire units were first to arrive on scene and reported a chimney fire.
BFR E3 arrived on scene and provided manpower assistance until the fire was
contained and extinguished. With the scene under control, E3 was released to
return to quarters.
Wednesday, November 28 at approximately 9:45 am:
E3 was dispatched on a report of
a fire sprinkler activation in a commercial structure. Crew members arrived on
scene and were met by the property owner who stated that there was no fire, but
a sprinkler had discharged in the “Hot Yoga” room. E3 controlled the water flow
to minimize damage to the building. Once the system was shut down, crew members
squeegeed water from the room and requested R1 to respond with the water
vacuum. Occupants of the building reported that the heating system used to warm
the room for class had caused a sprinkler head to activate. During the course
of investigation, E3 discovered that engineering errors had resulted in the
heating discharge for the room being located too close to the sprinkler
head. The sprinkler head activated
exactly as designed, so there was no malfunction. Before leaving the scene E3
and R1 removed as much water as possible from the structure. The property owner
was advised that a fire watch would need to be posted while the building was
occupied and that the sprinkler contractor would need to reset the system. The
situation was turned over to the Codes department to correct the existing
issues. With no further hazards found,
E3 cleared the scene.
Friday, November 30 at approximately 5:40 pm:
E1 was dispatched on a report of
a personal injury accident. Upon arrival, crew members found a two car rear end
collision. The driver of the second vehicle was unrestrained, but due to
relatively low vehicle speed at the time of the collision their obvious
injuries were minor. E1’s Firefighter/Paramedic treated the PT for a golf ball-sized
hematoma on their head before transferring care to EMS. The PT was fully
immobilized on a long spine board before being loaded into the ambulance for
non-emergency transport to an area hospital.
