Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency
responses for the period of October 9 through October 14, 2013.
We responded to 26 emergency calls for service.
These calls can be broken down into the following
categories:
EMS/Rescue: 19
Service Call: 1
Good Intent: 3
False Call: 3
Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s
activities:
Sunday, October 12
at approximately 3:40 am:
E4 was dispatched on a medical call for a report of trouble
breathing. E4 arrived on scene to find a
patient with obvious breathing difficulty.
Crew members immediately began assessing the patient and E4’s paramedic provided
advanced care. EMS arrived on scene and
care was transferred. BFR personnel
assisted EMS crew members with moving the patient to the ambulance and
administering medication. EMS transported
emergency traffic to a local hospital and E4 returned to service.
Monday, October 14
at approximately 11:30 am:
E3 was dispatched on a medical call for a report of injuries
from a fall. E3 arrived on scene and
made contact with the patient who was in severe pain. BFR personnel immobilized the patient’s spine
and placed the patient on a back board to prevent any further injury. Crew members established an IV and continued
assessing for further injuries. EMS
arrived on scene and patient care was transferred. BFR personnel assisted EMS with moving the
patient to the ambulance as well as pain management. Once EMS transported the patient, E3 returned
to service and quarters.