Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency
responses for the period of January 19 through January 24, 2014.
We responded to 45 emergency calls for service.
These calls can be broken down into the following
categories:
EMS/Rescue: 21
Hazardous Condition: 5
Service Call: 3
Good Intent: 4
False Call: 12
Monday, January 20 at approximately 9:59 am:
E2 was dispatched on a report of a carbon monoxide alarm at
a residence. E2 arrived on scene and
made contact with the homeowner who indicated that their alarms were activated
but no one was showing symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure. All occupants were evacuated from the home. BFR crew members used a gas monitor to
investigate the inside of the house.
Elevated levels of carbon monoxide were found inside the home and the
garage. R1 was requested to respond to
the scene to assist with ventilating the residence. Fans were set up at entrances to the
residence until carbon monoxide levels returned to zero. It was determined that a previously running
vehicle in the garage was the source of the elevated readings. Once all hazards were addressed E2 and R1
returned to service and quarters.
Tuesday, January
21 at approximately 10:19 pm:
E2 was dispatched on a medical call for a report of an
unconscious/unresponsive patient. E2
arrived on scene and located the patient who was unresponsive with inadequate
breathing. BFR personnel immediately
obtained control of the patient’s airway by inserting a nasopharyngeal
airway. Crew members ventilated the
patient and obtained vital signs to ensure all were within normal limits. EMS arrived on scene and patient care was
transferred. E2 personnel assisted EMS
with moving the patient to the ambulance and on scene care including IV
access. Due to the patients critical
status EMS requested 1 firefighter from E2 to assist with care during transport
to the hospital. Once EMS left the scene
E2 returned to service and quarters.