Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency
activities for the period of August 28 through September 2, 2013.
We responded to 42 emergency calls for service.
These calls can be broken down into the following
categories:
Fire: 2
EMS/Rescue: 21
Hazardous Condition: 3
Service Call: 1
Good Intent: 6
False Call: 9
Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s
activities:
Thursday, August
29 at approximately 4:37 pm:
E1 was dispatched on a report of a gas leak. Initial dispatch information indicated that a
gas smell and hissing sound were present outside of a residence. E1 arrived on scene to find a service line to
a residential gas meter disconnected and leaking gas. A technician from the gas company arrived on
scene right after E1 and secured the leaking gas line. E1 personnel used their gas monitor to check
inside the residence for any further leaks.
The doors and windows to the residence were also opened to assist with
ventilation. Once the gas levels inside
the home returned to zero and all hazards were addressed E1 cleared the
scene.
Friday, August 30
at approximately 9:26 am:
E1 was dispatched on a medical call for a report of injuries
from a fall. E1 arrived on scene and
found a patient with a significant fracture.
E1 immediately began providing patient care including IV access and
further trauma assessment. EMS arrived
on scene and E1 personnel assisted with splinting of the injured
extremity. Once the patient was moved to
ambulance and stabilized, EMS transported the patient to a local hospital. E1 cleared the scene and returned to
quarters.
Friday, August 30
at approximately 2:17 pm:
All BFR units were dispatched on a report of a residential
structure fire. Initial dispatch
information indicated that a resident’s microwave had caught on fire and
possibly spread to the kitchen. E2, C3
and E11 arrived on scene to find a residential structure with nothing
showing. C3 established command. E2 personnel made contact with the homeowner
and a light haze was noticeable inside the home. The homeowner indicated that they had
extinguished the fire in the microwave with a fire extinguisher but was unsure
if the fire had spread to other areas.
E2 crew members investigated the inside of the structure using a thermal
imaging camera. The defective microwave
was removed from the structure and no further hazards were found. Command cancelled all other responding
units. BFR personnel used an electric
exhaust fan to remove the remaining smoke from the home. Command advised the homeowner to get an
electrician to examine electrical system of the house. Once all hazards were addressed command was
terminated and all BFR units returned to service.
