Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency
responses for the period of July 23 through July 28, 2013.
We responded to 32 emergency calls for service.
These calls can be broken down into the following
categories:
EMS/Rescue: 16
Service Call: 1
Good Intent: 3
False Call: 12
Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s
activities:
Wednesday, July 24
at approximately 12:00 pm:
E3 and R1 were dispatched on a report of a vehicle accident
with injuries. E3 arrived on scene and
found a two car, rear-end type collision.
All patients were out of the vehicle.
E3 personnel made contact with one patient complaining of multiple
injuries. E3 personnel immobilized the
patient and continued to provide patient care.
R1 was cancelled and EMS arrived on scene. E3 personnel assisted with loading the
patient into the ambulance. Once the
patient had been transported and all hazards had been addressed E3 returned to
service.
Wednesday, July 24
at approximately 5:34 pm:
E1, E2 and C3 were dispatched on a report of smoke inside of
a residential structure. C3 arrived on
scene and found a single story residence with nothing showing. C3 established command and assigned E1 to
investigate the inside of the residence.
E1 crew members entered and noted a haze and odor of smoke. E2 arrived on scene and assisted with further
investigation of the structure. Thermal
imaging cameras were used to examine all areas of the home. E1 personnel noticed that the HVAC unit on
the outside of the residence was not operating properly. E1 and C3 personnel examined the inside of
the unit and discovered the odor existed there as well. Power to the unit was shut off and the
homeowner was told to contact an HVAC repair company before restoring power. Once all hazards were addressed, command was
terminated and all BFR units returned to service.
Thursday, July 25
at approximately 2:18 pm:
E3 was dispatched on a report of a spider bite. E3 arrived on scene and began assessing the
patient who was complaining of several symptoms. E3 personnel obtained the patients vital
signs and continued patient assessment using and EKG monitor. EMS arrived on scene and the patient was loaded
into the ambulance. E3 personnel
assisted EMS with further on scene patient care. EMS transported the patient to a nearby
hospital and E3 returned to service.