Here is a summary of Brentwood
Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of January 24 through
January 29, 2013.
We responded to 40 emergency
calls for service.
These calls can be broken down
into the following categories:
Rupture/Explosion: 1
EMS/Rescue: 23
Service Call: 1
Good Intent: 3
False Call: 12
Here is an overview of
significant events from this period’s activities:
Thursday, January 24 at approximately 1:38 pm:
E3 was dispatched on a report of
an unresponsive person. Upon arrival crew members found the PT lying on the
ground with a pulse, but unresponsive and without sufficient respiratory
effort. E3’s Paramedic performed a rapid trauma assessment while other crew
members obtained vital signs and managed the PT’s airway. EMS arrived on scene and PT care was
transferred. The PT was then secured to
a long spine board and immobilized with a cervical collar before being loaded
into the ambulance. The signs and symptoms exhibited suggested a possible
overdose, and Narcan was administered once an IV was established. The PT
regained consciousness and spontaneous respirations before being transported
non-emergency to an area hospital.
Friday, January 25 at approximately 7:52 pm:
C3, E2 and E4 were dispatched on
an inside investigation for a report of a possible natural gas leak in a
residence. Upon arrival E4 met with the homeowner who stated that he thought he
smelled an odor of gas and witnessed smoke in his garage. Crew members turned
off the gas to the home before making entry to investigate. It was determined
that the pressure relief valve on the water heater had activated, releasing
large amounts of steam which had in set off the smoke detector. All other
responding units were cancelled while E4 turned off the water to the home before
turning the gas back on. With no further hazards found, E4 cleared the scene
and returned to quarters.
Saturday, January 26 at approximately 9:15 pm:
All BFR units were dispatched on
a report of a structure fire. E4 was the first unit to arrive on scene and
reported nothing showing before establishing Incident Command. Crew members met
briefly with the homeowner before entering the home and encountering a slight
haze in the kitchen accompanied by a smell of overheated electrical equipment.
After a thorough check of the home utilizing the TIC, it was determined that
the dishwasher was malfunctioning. It was unplugged and the homeowner was
advised to have a service technician inspect it. With no further hazards, all
units were returned to service.
Monday, January 28 at approximately 8:28 pm:
E3 and R1 were dispatched on a
reported 3 car MVA with rollover. Due to additional information received by
dispatchers, C3 and E2 were also dispatched for manpower assistance. Upon
arrival on scene, E3 reported two vehicles in the roadway and one which had
rolled off the roadway and ended up on its roof in the trees. Crew members
began checking all involved parties for injuries and found that out of the 5
people involved, only the driver of the vehicle on its roof had suffered
injuries and those were minor. PT care was transferred to EMS upon their
arrival. All units other than E3 were released from the call. E3 remained on
scene to assist with traffic control until the vehicles and debris had been
removed. With no further hazards found, E3 returned to quarters.
Tuesday, January 29 at approximately 10:38 pm:
E1 and R1 were dispatched on a
reported single vehicle rollover accident. Upon arrival crew members found the
occupant of the vehicle out and walking around. The PT initially did not wish
to seek medical aid, but was later convinced by their parents due to the
severity of the wreck. Crew members turned PT care over to EMS and investigated
the vehicle to ensure it posed no further hazards. The PT was transported non-emergency
to an area hospital.
