Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency
responses for the period of September 9 through September 14, 2013.
We responded to 44 emergency calls for service.
These calls can be broken down into the following
categories:
EMS/Rescue: 30
Hazardous Condition: 2
Service Call: 4
Good Intent: 3
False Call: 5
Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s
activities:
Monday, September
10 at approximately 6:07 pm:
E2 was dispatched on a report of power lines down in the
front yard of a residence. E2 arrived on
scene and found that some power lines had been damaged from a recent storm and
were contacting the house. Crew members
used a TIC to evaluate the danger of the downed line. After further examination it was determined that
the lines were still energized. E2
requested the power company to respond to the scene to secure the line. While awaiting the power company’s arrival,
the power line ignited a small utility box on the outside of the
structure. E2 crew members used a dry
chemical extinguisher to extinguish the fire.
Once all hazards were addressed and the power company arrived on scene
E2 returned to service.
Tuesday, September
10 at approximately 7:06 pm:
E1, E3 and C3 were dispatched on report of a smell of gas
inside of a hotel. E1 arrived on scene
and established command. E1 used a gas
monitor to investigate the two rooms where the odor was first noticed. All readings were within normal limits in
both rooms. E3 arrived on scene and used
their gas monitor to check the rest of the structure. The cause of the odor was determined to be a
plumbing issue which was addressed by staff members. Once it was determined there were no hazards
present command was terminated and all units returned to service.
Friday, September
13 at approximately 11:23 am:
E3 was dispatched on a medical call for a person with an
altered mental status. E3 arrived on
scene and immediately began assessing the patient for any possible causes of
the altered mental status. E3 crew
members determined that the patient had low blood sugar. An IV was established and the patient was
given medication to increase their blood sugar level. EMS arrived on scene and was given a full
report of the patient’s condition. After
administration of the medication the patient began to become more alert and
oriented. EMS determined that they would
remain on scene to monitor the patient and make a transport decision. Once patient care was transferred, E3
returned to service and quarters.
Friday, September
13 at approximately 5:19 pm:
E2 was dispatched on a report of motor vehicle crash with
injuries. E2 arrived on scene to find a
two car, rear-end type collision. E2
crew members began assessing two patients and checking the vehicles for
hazards. Spinal immobilization was
applied to both patients. EMS arrived on
scene and E2 crew members assisted with further patient spinal immobilization
and preparation for transport. Both patients
were moved to the ambulance and transported to a local hospital. Once EMS left the scene and all hazards were
addressed E2 returned to service and quarters.
