Here is a summary of Brentwood
Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of February 24 through
March 1, 2014.
We responded to 37 emergency
calls for service.
These calls can be broken down
into the following categories:
Fire: 1
EMS/Rescue: 25
Hazardous Condition: 1
Service Call: 1
Good Intent: 4
False Call: 5
Monday, February 24 at approximately 6:35 pm:
E2 was dispatched on a medical
call for a report of a patient possibly having a seizure. Crew members arrived on scene and made
contact with the patient who was being tended to by bystanders. BFR personnel ensured the patient’s airway
and breathing were clear and began obtaining vital signs. EMS arrived on scene and patient care was
transferred. Crew members assisted with
moving the patient to the ambulance.
Once in the ambulance, E2’s paramedic established IV access and
administered medication for the patient’s condition. EMS transported the patient to a local
hospital and E2 returned to service.
Friday, February 28 at approximately 9:09 am:
E2 was dispatched on a medical
call for a report of a patient having difficulty breathing. Upon
arriving on scene crew members began obtaining baseline vital signs and
evaluating the patient’s condition. The
patient was placed on oxygen via non rebreather while E2’s paramedic obtained
an EKG. EMS arrived on scene and patient
care was transferred. The patient was
moved to the ambulance and E2 personnel assisted EMS with establishing IV
access and obtaining a 12 lead EKG. EMS
transported the patient to a local hospital and E2 returned to service.