Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and
Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of September 15 through
September 20, 2013.
We responded to 40 emergency calls for
service.
These calls can be broken down into the
following categories:
Rupture/Explosion: 1
EMS/Rescue: 24
Hazardous Condition: 4
Service Call: 1
Good Intent: 3
False Call: 7
Here is an overview of significant
events from this period’s activities:
Sunday, September 15 at
approximately 12:05 pm:
E1 was dispatched on a report of a
commercial fire alarm. Upon arrival E1 found a large commercial
structure with nothing showing. E1 crew made access to an elevator
room in the structure using keys from a Knox
Box. The elevator room was emitting a strong smell of burned
material and light smoke was visible in the room. E1 crew members
determined that the smell and smoke were a result of the elevator’s
hydraulic system overheating. Power to the hydraulic system was
turned off and the elevator room was ventilated. E1 crew members
checked elevator cars for any occupants and verified there were no
hazards on other floors of the building. The property owner arrived
on scene and was informed of the situation. Once all hazards were
mitigated, E1 returned to service and quarters.
Thursday, September 19 at
approximately 10:32 pm:
E2 was dispatched
on a medical call for a report of an irregular heartbeat. E2 arrived
on scene and began providing advanced patient care. Once vitals were
obtained, a 12-lead ECG was taken by E2’s paramedic. The 12 lead
revealed cardiac abnormalities that would require immediate
intervention at a local hospital. EMS arrived on scene and patient
care was transferred. E2 personnel assisted EMS with moving the
patient to the ambulance and establishing IV access. EMS transported
the patient emergency traffic to a local hospital and E2 returned to
service.
Friday, September 20 at
approximately 4:05 pm:
E2 was dispatched on a medical call for
a report of an unconscious child. E2 arrived on scene and
immediately began assessing the patient and providing advanced life
support. A family member indicated that patient had become
unresponsive for a short period of time but then regained
consciousness before E2’s arrival. E2 personnel obtained vital
signs and assessed the patient for a possible cause of the loss of
consciousness. EMS arrived on scene and patient care was
transferred. E2 personnel assisted EMS with loading the patient into
the ambulance along with IV initiation and ECG interpretation. EMS
transported the patient emergency traffic to a local hospital and E2
returned to service.
