Here is a
summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of
January 12 through January 17, 2013.
We responded
to 46 emergency calls for service.
These calls
can be broken down into the following categories:
Fire: 2
EMS/Rescue: 25
Hazardous
Condition: 1
Service Call:
4
Good Intent: 3
False Call: 11
Here is an
overview of significant events from this period’s activities:
Sunday, January 13 at approximately 9:21
am:
E3 was
dispatched on a report of a commercial fire alarm. While enroute E3 was advised
that there was a small fire in the laundry room of the business, but that it
had been extinguished. E3 continued response and requested assistance from a
nearby Franklin Fire Department unit. Upon arriving on scene E3 found a pile of
charred towels on the floor of the laundry room. The staff had removed the
towels from a dryer and poured water over them. Crew members checked for
extension, but did not find any further signs of fire. With no further hazards
found, E3 assisted with smoke removal before clearing the scene and returning
to quarters.
Sunday, January 13 at approximately 5:11
pm:
All BFR units
were dispatched on a report of a possible chimney fire. E4 arrived first on
scene and reported no fire showing. Crew members met with the occupants of the
home who stated that, after starting a fire in the fireplace, they heard a
roaring sound and witnessed flames coming out of the chimney. E2 arrived on
scene and all other responding units were told to stage at their present locations.
E2 and E4 extinguished the fire in the fireplace and removed the logs. A
thorough check of the walls around the fireplace and chimney with the TIC did
not reveal any hidden fire. The
homeowner was advised to have his chimney inspected and cleaned before using it
again. With no further hazards, all units were made available and returned to
quarters.
Monday, January 14 at approximately 5:41
pm:
E1 was
dispatched on a report of a possible allergic reaction. Upon arrival, crew
members made contact with the PT who was complaining of respiratory distress
and light headedness. After assessing the PT, E1’s paramedic determined that
there was no sign of an allergic reaction. After obtaining the PT’s medical
history, it was determined that the PT may be suffering adverse effects related
to an energy drink they had ingested prior to onset of symptoms reacting with a
prescribed medication. Crew members established IV access on the PT before
transferring care to EMS for non-emergency transport to an area hospital.
Tuesday, January 15 at approximately 8:37
pm:
E2 was
dispatched on a medical call for a report of one PT in the roadway. Upon
arrival crew members were met by BPD who stated that they suspected the PT had
been the victim of an assault. A rapid trauma assessment was performed which
revealed a minor laceration on their face. The PT was alert, but suffering from
short term memory loss and was unable to say why they ended up lying on the
road in the rain. EMS arrived on scene and the PT was quickly loaded into the
ambulance due to the low air temperatures and rain. PT care was transferred,
and EMS transported the PT non-emergency to an area hospital for further
evaluation.
