Fire Chief's Briefing for November 20 thorugh November 25, 2013

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of November 20 through November 25, 2013.

We responded to 45 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 2

EMS/Rescue: 23

Hazardous Condition: 2

Service Call: 7

Good Intent: 5

False Call: 6

Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s activities:

Saturday, November 23 at approximately 8:29 pm:

E3 was dispatch on a medical call for a report of a patient having a seizure.  E3 arrived on scene and made contact with patient who was actively seizing.  BFR personnel provided advanced life support including cardiac monitoring and securing the patients airway.  EMS arrived on scene and the patient was rapidly moved to the ambulance.  EMS transported the patient emergency traffic to a local hospital with 1 member of E3’s crew aboard to assist with care.

Sunday, November 24 at approximately 10:47 pm:

E4 responded to a “drive-up” medical call outside Station 4 for injuries from a fall.  BFR personnel made patient contact and performed a rapid trauma assessment.  Spinal immobilization was initiated while E4’s officer contacted EMS.  The patient was secured to a spine board and moved to the back of the ambulance.  Once all on scene care was completed the patient was transported to a local hospital and E4 personnel returned to quarters.

Sunday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25:

E3 responded to two reported structure fires in the city limits of Franklin to provide mutual aid.  The incidents were located in the BFR/FFD automatic aid area so E3 was dispatched at the same time as FFD units.  E3 was asked to stage near the incident scene in case more personnel were needed for fire ground operations.  Fortunately, both incidents only caused minor damage and E3 was released by FFD Command.

Fire Chief's Briefing for November 14 through November 19, 2013

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of November 14 through November 19, 2013.

We responded to 60 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 2

EMS/Rescue: 37

Hazardous Condition: 2

Service Call: 7

Good Intent: 6

False Call: 6

Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s activities:

Thursday, November 14 at approximately 12:21 pm:

 
E2 and E11 were dispatched on a report of an excavator on fire at a construction site.  E2 and E11 arrived at the entrance and made contact with construction personnel who advised that the excavator was on fire in the woods close to a gas line.  E2 continued responding to the scene but were stopped due to difficult terrain.  E11, the City’s new mini-pumper, was able to continue to the scene without issue due to its small size.  BFR personnel used a 1 ¾” foam handline to extinguish the fire.  Because the call was located in the automatic aid zone, Franklin FD also responded to the scene.  Once the fire had been extinguished and all hazards had been addressed, BFR and FFD units returned to service

Sunday, November 17 at approximately 4:29 pm:

E2 was dispatched on a medical call for a report of a patient possibly having a stroke.  E2 arrived on scene and found an unresponsive patient.  E2 immediately began providing advanced life support including cardiac monitoring.  Once the patient was stabilized, BFR personnel began assessing the patient and preparing for transport.  The patient’s responsiveness improved rapidly during the assessment due to E2’s care.  EMS arrived on scene and the patient was moved to the ambulance.  EMS transported the patient emergency traffic to a local hospital with one member of E2 aboard to assist with further patient care. 

Monday, November 18 at approximately 2:06 am:

E1 was dispatched on a report of a vehicle fire on I-65 southbound.  While responding, Dispatch notified E1 that a person was possibly trapped in the vehicle at which time E1 requested E2 to respond to the scene for assistance.  E1 arrived on scene to find one vehicle off the roadway, on its passenger side, fully involved in fire.  BPD was on scene and had located one person outside of the vehicle with burn injuries.  E1 personnel began patient care, while others pulled 1 ¾” foam handline and extinguished the fire while checking the vehicle for any additional occupants.  E2 arrived on scene and provided additional manpower for both operations while C3 assumed command of the incident.  The fire was quickly extinguished and it was confirmed that the vehicle had no other occupants.  EMS arrived on scene and the patient was transported emergency traffic to a local hospital with 1 firefighter aboard to assist with care.  Once all hazards had been addressed, control of the scene was transferred to BPD and all BFR units returned to quarters.

 

BFR Training Burn on Split Log Road

Brentwood Fire and Rescue recently completed a training burn in an acquired structure on Split Log Road. From time to time BFR is able to work with property developers who need to have a building razed, allowing the department to conduct valuable training while saving the developer some of the demolition costs.  In addition to members of Brentwood Fire and Rescue, both the Nolensville Volunteer Fire Department and the Williamson County Rescue Squad were invited to send crews to participate. Training together in acquired structures allows firefighters to hone their craft under realistic and closely monitored live fire conditions with no risk to citizen life or property.  Photos of crews performing interior operations are difficult to come by, as cameras do not typically fare well inside a burning structure, but firefighters operated both inside and outside the building throughout the day.  Please enjoy these photos, and click on any of them for a larger view.

 

 

 

Brentwood Fire and Rescue Now Accepting Applications

CITY OF BRENTWOOD

  FIRE AND RESCUE

 

Brentwood Fire and Rescue is accepting applications for the position of firefighter through November 20, 2013, with a test date scheduled for December 9, 2013. The minimum requirements for applying include 60 college hours with a regionally accredited college or university OR 30 college hours with a regionally accredited college or university AND 2 years paid Firefighter or EMT experience. Qualified applicants must complete a physical agility test, a written exam and an oral interview during the first stage of the hiring process. Additional information and instructions for applying can be found at the City of Brentwood's website. Base salary is $35,197 plus excellent benefits and pay incentives for college degree and EMT/Paramedic licensure. To see a demonstration of the physical agility test, click the video below.

Fire Chief's Briefing for November 8 through November 13, 2013

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of November 8 through November 13, 2013. 

 

We responded to 39 emergency calls for service.

 

These calls can be broken down into the following categories:

EMS/Rescue: 25

Hazardous Condition: 3

Service Call: 3

Good Intent: 4

False Call: 4

 

Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s activities:

 

Friday, November 8 at approximately 2:59 pm:

E3 and R1 were dispatched on a report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries.  E3 arrived on scene to find a two vehicle T-Bone type collision with 1 person still inside a vehicle.  E3 established command and began assessing the patient for injuries.  Once it was confirmed that the patient was not trapped in the vehicle, R1 was cancelled.  EMS arrived on scene and moved the patient from the vehicle to the ambulance with the assistance of BFR personnel.  Crew members continued to assist EMS with patient care and assessment.  Once all hazards had been addressed and the patient had been transported E3 returned to service.  

 

Sunday, November 10 at approximately 4:20 pm:

E2 was dispatched on a report of a possible flammable liquid spill.  E2 arrived on scene to find a vehicle in a parking lot leaking gasoline.  Crew members immediately applied a special absorbent to the spill area.  Contact was made with the owner of the vehicle who indicated that they may have hit and object in the roadway earlier creating a hole in the gas tank.  BFR personnel used a plug to stop the leak the fuel tank of the car.  The owner was advised to have the vehicle repaired before driving it again.  With all hazards addressed, E2 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

 

Tuesday, November 12 at approximately 8:45 am:

E4 was dispatched on a medical call for a patient with difficulty breathing.  E4 arrived on scene to find an unresponsive patient with extremely labored breathing.  The patient was immediately moved to the ambulance that arrived just behind E4.  While in the ambulance the patient went into cardiac arrest.  E4 personnel assisted EMS with providing advance life support including cardiac defibrillation.  EMS transported the patient emergency to a local hospital with 1 BFR crew member aboard to further assist with patient care.  Once EMS had transported the patient E4 returned to service and quarters. 

Fire Chief's Briefing for November 2 through November 7, 2013

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of November 2 through November 7, 2013. 

 

We responded to 43 emergency calls for service.

 

These calls can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 1

EMS/Rescue: 27

Hazardous Condition: 2

Service Call: 3

Good Intent: 4

False Call: 6

 

Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s activities:

 

Saturday, November 2 at approximately 5:49 pm:

E2 was dispatched on a report of injuries from a fall. Upon arrival crew members found one PT lying on the ground complaining of leg pain. A rapid trauma assessment was performed which indicated injuries to the mid-thigh with a high suspicion of a closed fracture. EMS arrived on scene and PT care was transferred. E2 assisted EMS with establishing an IV to administer pain medication prior to moving the PT. The injured extremity was secured to the spine board before the PT was loaded into the ambulance for emergency transport to an area hospital. 

 

Tuesday, November 5 at approximately 8:56 am:

E3 was dispatched on a reported commercial fire alarm. While enroute the call was upgraded to a full structure fire and all BFR units were dispatched after on-scene employees of the business confirmed a small fire in the utility room. E3 arrived on scene and made contact with the manager who stated that when he investigated the cause of the alarm he found flames travelling up the wall in the area of the water heater. The manager used buckets of water to extinguish the flames. E3 investigated and determined that the fire was out before staging all other responding units. Crew members utilized positive pressure ventilation fans to remove the smoke from the structure before investigating the cause of the fire. The fire was determined to have been caused by a combination of combustible materials improperly stored too close to the water heater as well as by the gas burner on the water heater igniting with too large a flame. With no further hazards all companies were released from the scene to return to quarters.

 

Tuesday, November 5 at approximately 6:19 pm:

E2, R1 and C3 were dispatched on a report of a PIA with entrapment. Upon arrival crew members found two vehicles involved in a T-Bone style collision with one PT pinned in the vehicle by their leg. While preparations were being made for extrication the PT was assessed and determined to be non-critical. The vehicle was stabilized, the PT was protected from falling glass and debris and all remaining glass was removed from the vehicle. Crew members used the cutters to remove the vehicle’s roof and the spreaders to displace the door away from the PT’s leg, freeing them. Two PT’s were transported non-emergency to an area hospital for further treatment and evaluation.

 

 

Fire Chief's Briefing for October 27 through November 1, 2013

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of October 27 through November 1, 2013.

We responded to 63 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 4

EMS/Rescue: 27

Hazardous Condition: 2

Service Call: 8

Good Intent: 10

False Call: 12

Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s activities:

Wednesday, October 30 at approximately 3:27 pm:

All BFR units were dispatched on a report of a residential structure fire.  E4 arrived on scene to find a two story home with no smoke or flames visible.  E4 established command and met the occupant of the residence in the driveway.  The occupant indicated that there had been a small fire in the engine compartment of their vehicle located in the garage.  The occupant said they had poured some water on the fire before evacuating the structure.  E4 crew members made access to the garage and found a vehicle with light smoke around it.  Damage was found in the vehicles engine compartment but no flames were visible.  Command cancelled all responding units except E2.  BFR personnel checked the vehicle and structure for any possible fire extension.  Once all hazards were addressed, command was terminated and all BFR units returned to service. 

Thursday, October 31 from approximately 6:23 pm to 10:00 pm:

BFR units from all stations responded to several calls for tree limbs and power lines down.  Crew members checked each area for hazards and notified the power company of location of the downed lines.  On two occasions damaged trees came into contact with power lines and ignited.  BFR personnel were able to safely extinguish the fires before they could spread to other trees or vegetation.

Friday, November 1 at approximately 8:27 pm:

E1 was dispatched on a medical call for a report of injuries from a fall.  E1 arrived on scene to find a patient with an obvious leg injury.  Crew members immediately immobilized the injured extremity and checked for further injuries.  EMS arrived on scene and BFR personnel assisted with immobilizing the limb using a vacuum splint and gaining IV access.  The patient was secured to a backboard to protect the patient’s spine from possible injury and moved to ambulance.  Once the patient had been transported E1 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.