Here is a summary of Brentwood
Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of April 30 through May 5,
2013.
We responded to 50 emergency
calls for service.
These calls can be broken down
into the following categories:
Fire: 1
EMS/Rescue: 25
Hazardous Condition: 1
Service Call: 2
Good Intent: 8
False Call: 13
Here is an overview of
significant events from this period’s activities:
Wednesday, May 1 at approximately 6:25 pm:
E4 and R1 were dispatched on a
report of an unresponsive individual. While enroute BFR Dispatch advised
responding units that the PT had been operating a piece of heavy equipment and
was in a small creek, unresponsive. Williamson County EMS requested a
Lifeflight helicopter to be dispatched as well. E2 was then dispatched to
coordinate the landing zone for the helicopter. E4 arrived on scene and
reported one PT unresponsive and critical but not trapped in the equipment. R1
arrived on scene and brought their Stokes Basket to
facilitate removing the PT from the area. Williamson County EMS performed a
rapid trauma assessment and determined the PT had suffered a traumatic head
injury. Vitals were obtained, endotracheal intubation was performed and the PT
was transported via helicopter to an area hospital.
Thursday, May 2 at approximately 9:53 am:
All BFR units were dispatched on
a report of a possible structure fire. Upon arrival units found a light haze in
the structure but no signs of fire. During the investigation of the smoke it
was determined that a battery charger in the garage had overheated, burning its
wiring and causing the smoke. L1 used its positive pressure ventilation fan to
remove the smoke from the structure. Once the home was clear and it was determined
that there had been no fire spread, all units were released and returned to
quarters.
Friday, May 3 at approximately 4:54 pm:
E1 was dispatched for an outside
investigation due to a report of smoke in the area. Upon arrival crew members
found a dumpster behind a building fully involved with fire. E1 deployed a 1 ¾” foam line and extinguished
the fire. Crew members checked for extension to the building but found none.
The electric meter on the structure had been slightly damaged by radiant heat
from the dumpster fire. With no other hazards found, E1 cleared the scene and
returned to quarters.
Saturday, May 4 at approximately 8:44 am:
E4 was dispatched on a report of
a broken water line in a home. Upon arrival crew members met with the homeowner
who stated that they had a broken pipe in their home. E4 turned off the water
to the residence, stopping the leak. The homeowner was instructed to contact a
plumber. With no further hazards, E4 cleared the scene and retuned to quarters.
Saturday, May 4 at approximately 11:45 am:
BFR E3 was dispatched as
automatic aid for a report of a structure fire in Franklin. Franklin Fire
arrived first on scene and reported nothing showing but a light haze was
present in the structure. BFR E3 arrived on scene and assisted FFD E3 with
searching the building, but no hazards were found. BFR E3 was released from the
scene and returned to quarters.
Sunday, May 5 at approximately 2:32 am:
E4 was dispatched on a medical
call for a possible allergic reaction. Crew members arrived to find the PT
complaining of difficulty breathing accompanied by facial swelling. The PT was assessed to include obtaining
vital signs and listening to breath sounds. While discussing transport to the
hospital, the PT began exhibiting labored breathing and their blood oxygen
level diminished rapidly. The PT was quickly placed on oxygen and packaged for
transport to an area hospital.
