Here is a summary of Brentwood
Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of July 17 through July
22, 2013.
We responded to 44 emergency
calls for service.
These calls can be broken down
into the following categories:
Fire: 1
EMS/Rescue: 28
Hazardous Condition: 1
Good Intent: 5
False Call: 9
Here is an overview of
significant events from this period’s activities:
Wednesday, July 17 at approximately 4:34 am:
E2 and R1 were dispatched to a
report of an MVA with a report of a vehicle striking a backhoe. Upon arrival,
crew members found one PT complaining of abdominal pain. BFR personnel
immobilized the PT and removed them from the vehicle before transferring care
to EMS. The PT was transported non-emergency to an area hospital for further
treatment and evaluation.
Wednesday, July 17 at approximately 2:23 pm:
E4 was dispatched on a report of
ingestion of insect killer. Upon arrival crew members found 2 children showing
no signs of distress. The consumed product was located and poison control was
contacted. After speaking with poison control, it was determined that the
children could not have ingested enough of the substance to cause them any
harm. The parents of the children were contacted and care was transferred to
EMS. Once the parents arrived and the situation was explained, care was turned
over to the parents and E4 returned to quarters.
Saturday, July 20 at approximately 8:44 am:
E2, C1, C3, C5 and Squad 1 (driven by the crew
of L1) were dispatched for Mutual Aid with the City of Fairview for a
commercial structure fire. Upon arrival of BFR crew members the fire was under
control and the structure was being overhauled to ensure complete
extinguishment. BFR was assigned to HAZMAT and assisted with identifying and
researching the hazardous materials located on the scene. Multiple flammable
liquids were present and units from all fire departments on scene were evacuated
from the structure once overhaul was complete. BFR remained on standby until
released by command.