Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency
responses for the period of April 12 through April 17, 2013.
We responded to 32 emergency calls for service.
These calls can be broken down into the following
categories:
Fire: 1
EMS/Rescue: 23
Service Call: 3
Good Intent: 2
False Call: 3
Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s
activities:
Friday, April 12
at approximately 9:14 pm:
E2 and R1 were dispatched on a report of a motor vehicle
accident with injuries on I-65 at the 69 mile marker. Initial dispatch information indicated that
that a two car accident had occurred near the exit ramp. Upon arrival E2 found one vehicle with significant
rear end damage and the occupant still inside.
E2 established command and discovered that a second vehicle with
possible injured occupants was further down the interstate. Command requested E3 to respond to the other
vehicle. E2 and R1 crew members found that
the occupant of one vehicle was entrapped and prepared extrication tools while
providing care, including spinal immobilization. C3 responded to assist with command while
patient care was taking place. E3
arrived on scene and found the occupants of the second vehicle out and walking
around. E2 and R1 crew members continued
treating the occupant’s injuries and loaded the patient into the
ambulance. E3 also provided patient care
and immobilized the patient for transport in a second ambulance. Command requested TDOT to respond to assist
with removing hazards from the roadway.
Once the patients had been transported and all hazards had been
addressed command was terminated and control of the scene was transferred to
BPD. All BFR units cleared the scene and
returned to quarters.
Saturday, April 13
at approximately 11:41 am:
E1, R1 and C3 were dispatched on report of a missing
person. Initial dispatch information
indicated a child had been missing and was last seen near a creek by their home. Upon arrival E2 received updated information
from BPD on the child’s physical description.
E2 sounded the air horn three times in attempt to attract the attention
of the child if they were nearby. C3
established a grid search pattern and E2 and R1 crew members began searching
the area. E3 and L1 were requested to
respond in order to assist with the search and provide an elevated view
point. After searching several areas the
child returned home on their own. Once
it was verified that the child was not in need of medical attention all units
returned to service and quarters.
Sunday, April 14
at approximately 8:39 pm:
E2 was dispatched on a reported brush fire near a
residence. Upon arrival E2 found a small
brush fire in a wooded area. E2 was met by
the property owner who stated they were just burning the brush to dispose of it. The property owner indicated that they did
not have a burn permit. E2 used a garden
hose to extinguish the fire. B1 was then
dispatched to the scene to assist with extinguishment. Crew members used foam to aid in the
extinguishment process. Once all hazards
were addressed and the property owner was informed of burning regulations E2
and B1 returned to service and quarters.
