Here is a summary of Brentwood
Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of April 18 through April
23, 2013.
We responded to 50 emergency
calls for service.
These calls can be broken down
into the following categories:
Fire: 2
EMS/Rescue: 30
Hazardous Condition: 1
Service Call: 2
Good Intent: 3
False Call: 12
Here is an overview of
significant events from this period’s activities:
Saturday, April 20 at approximately 10:35 am:
E3 and C3 were dispatched on an
automatic aid alarm for a structure fire in Franklin. Franklin E3 arrived first
on scene and ordered Brentwood E3 to stand by at a nearby fire hydrant to
provide water supply in the event of a working fire. Franklin firefighters
entered the structure and found burned food on the stove, but no signs of fire.
With no hazards found, Brentwood E3 and C3 were released from the scene and
returned to quarters.
Saturday, April 20 at approximately 11:09 am:
E4 was dispatched on a report of
a residential fire alarm. Upon arrival crew members were not able to make
contact with the homeowner, so a 360 degree walk around of the residence was
performed. During this time crew members found smoke showing on the first floor
of the home. A full structure fire response was requested by E4’s officer and
crew members quickly entered the home to search for occupants and locate the
cause of the smoke. No one was home and E4 found food on the stove causing the
smoke. The pan was removed from the structure and a thorough check was
initiated to ensure there was no hidden fire. With no other hazards found, E4
cancelled the response of units not on scene. E4 remained on scene to speak
with the homeowner and explain what they found. All other units were returned
to service.
Wednesday, April 23 at approximately 11:53 am:
E1 was dispatched on a report of
a commercial fire alarm. Upon arrival crew members found the building under
evacuation and heard an active fire alarm. The fire alarm panel indicated an
active smoke detector in the elevator room. Investigation in this area revealed
a moderate amount of smoke as a result of a belt on the elevator locking up but
no fire. L1 was requested to the scene to assist with smoke removal. Once the
building was ventilated the alarm was able to be reset and all fire companies
returned to quarters.
