Here is a summary of Brentwood
Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of January 25 through
January 30, 2014.
We responded to 50 emergency
calls for service.
These calls can be broken down
into the following categories:
Fire: 3
EMS/Rescue: 26
Hazardous Condition: 1
Service Call: 7
Good Intent: 7
False Call: 6
Monday, January 27 at approximately 4:07 pm:
E4 and B1 were dispatched on a
mutual aid call in Nolensville. NVFD was
on the scene of a large grass fire and requested BFR units to respond for
manpower and equipment. E4 and B1
arrived on scene and were tasked with extinguishing the remaining fire and
checking for hot spots. Once there were
no further hazards all BFR units were released from the scene and returned to
Brentwood.
Monday, January 27th at 4:17 pm:
E2 and E3 were dispatched on an
inside investigation at a residence.
Initial dispatch information indicated that fire had spread from a
fireplace to the floor of the structure but was put out by an occupant of the
home with an extinguisher. BFR crew
members entered the home to find a light haze throughout the residence. Further investigation determined that there
was no active fire in the home. E2 personnel used a thermal imaging camera to
check for any possible fire extension before ventilating the residence using an
electric fan. Once all hazards had been
addressed E2 returned to service and quarters.
Thursday, January 30 at approximately 7:54 pm:
E4 was dispatched on a medical
call for a report of an unresponsive patient.
Upon arriving on scene crew members made contact with the patient who
was conscious but had an altered mental status.
E4 obtained vital signs and performed an EKG. EMS arrived on scene and patient care was
transferred. BFR personnel assisted EMS
with obtaining intravenous access and moving the patient to the ambulance. Due to the patient’s condition EMS transported
the patient emergency traffic to a local hospital. Once EMS had cleared the scene E4 returned to
service and quarters.