Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency
activities for the period of August 22 through August 27, 2013.
We responded to 53 emergency calls for service.
These calls can be broken down into the following
categories:
Fire: 1
Rupture/Explosion: 1
EMS/Rescue: 39
Service Call: 1
Good Intent: 4
False Call: 7
Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s
activities:
Thursday, August
22 at approximately 11:44 pm:
E2 was dispatched on a medical call for a report of an
unresponsive patient. E2 arrived on
scene to find an unconscious patient that was barely breathing. E2 personnel immediately gained control of
the patient’s airway and began providing advanced life support. The patients EKG was assessed and an IV was
established by E2 personnel. EMS arrived
on scene and E2 personnel assisted with medication administration. E2 personnel continued to provide airway
support and assisted with moving the patient to the ambulance. The patient soon regained consciousness and
was able to control their airway. EMS
transported the patient to a local hospital an E2 returned to service.
Friday, August 23
at approximately 11:03 pm:
E1 dispatched on a report of a commercial fire alarm. E1 arrived on scene to find a multi-story
hotel with nothing showing from the outside.
E1 crew members investigated the interior of the building and determined
that an occupant had burned food causing the fire alarm to activate. E1 crew ventilated remaining smoke from the
building using an electric fan. Once the
smoke was cleared, the fire alarm was reset and E1 returned to service.
Monday, August 26
at approximately 6:03 pm:
E1 dispatched on a medical call for a report of injuries
from a fall. E1 arrived on the scene and
made contact with patient who appeared to have some facial trauma. Patient indicated they had briefly lost
consciousness and hit their head while falling to the floor. E1 personnel established spinal
immobilization of the patient and continued to assess the patient for further
injuries. EMS arrived on scene and E1
personnel moved the patient to the ambulance.
Once patient care was transferred, EMS transported the patient to a
local hospital and E1 cleared the scene.
Tuesday, August 27
at approximately 9:29 pm:
E2 was dispatched on a report of a carbon monoxide
alarm. E2 arrived on scene to find the
homeowners had evacuated the structure.
E2 personnel used the gas monitor to investigate the inside of the
home. Elevated levels of carbon monoxide
were found on the first floor of the structure and E2 crew members evacuated. A fan was deployed at the doorway of the
residence to ventilate the structure and remove the carbon monoxide. After a substantial time of ventilation E2
crew members reassessed the carbon monoxide levels. Dangerous levels were no longer present
inside the home but as a precaution the homeowners were advised to leave some
windows open at the residence and spend the night elsewhere. Once all hazards were addressed E2 cleared
the scene and returned to quarters.
