Here is a summary of Brentwood
Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of April 13 through April
24, 2014.
We responded to 112 emergency
calls for service.
These calls can be broken down
into the following categories:
Fire: 3
EMS/Rescue: 63
Hazardous Condition: 4
Service Call: 5
Good Intent: 15
False Call: 22
Monday, April 14 at approximately 7:14 pm:
E2 was dispatched on a medical
call for a report of an unconscious patient.
E2 arrived on scene and made contact with the patient who had regained consciousness
but was exhibiting signs of an alerted mental status. Crew members began assessing the patient and
taking vital signs. EMS arrived on the
scene, and the patient was quickly moved to the cot by EMS and BFR
personnel. IV access, cardiac monitoring
and oxygen therapy were all initiated rapidly due to the patient’s
condition. EMS transported the patient
emergency traffic to a local hospital and E2 returned to service.
Wednesday, April 16 at approximately 12:35 pm:
E1 was dispatched on a medical
call for a report of a patient possibly having a seizure. Upon arrival, BFR personnel found one patient
lying on the floor with an obvious head injury.
Crew members simultaneously dressed the wound and assessed the patient
for further injuries. The patient was
confused and unable to answer questions.
BFR personnel placed the patient on oxygen and initiated spinal
immobilization due to the high possibly of a spinal injury. EMS arrived on scene and the patient was
secured to a backboard. E1 crew members
assisted EMS with further on scene care before EMS transported the patient to a
local hospital and E2 returned to service.
Wednesday, April 16 at approximately 6:39 pm:
E2 was dispatched on a report of
a grass fire on I-65 northbound. The
engine company arrived on scene to find two areas of grass on fire. Crew members utilized a water can and 1 ¾”
hose line to extinguish the fire. Once
the fire was extinguished an investigation of the area determined the cause of
the fire to be a truck that had backfired.
Once all hazards had been addressed E2 returned to service and
quarters.
Thursday, April 17 at approximately 11:45 am:
E1 was dispatched on a report of
an unresponsive patient. Crew members
arrived on scene to find a patient lying supine on the floor unresponsive and
not breathing. BFR personnel immediately
began providing advanced life support.
Two members of the engine crew performed CPR while E1’s paramedic
prepared the patient for defibrillation.
EMS arrived on scene and established IO access. EMS and BFR personnel continued CPR, established
an advanced airway and administered cardiac medications on scene. The patient was secured to the cot and moved
to the ambulance. EMS transported the
patient emergency to a local hospital with one firefighter aboard to assist
with further care and treatment during transport.
Thursday, April 17 at approximately 3:45 pm:
E1 was dispatched on a medical
call in front of Station 1 for a report of a patient who had passed out. Crew members grabbed the medical equipment
off E1 and made contact with the patient outside. The engine’s paramedic obtained an EKG and
assessed the patient while other crew members obtained vital signs. EMS arrived on scene and patient care was
transferred. The EKG indicated a
possible life threatening cardiac condition.
E1 personnel assisted EMS with moving the patient to the ambulance and
further on scene care. EMS transported
the patient emergency traffic to a local hospital.
Friday, April 18 at approximately 10:55 pm:
E3 and C3 were dispatched on
report of a structure fire in BFR and FFD’s automatic aid district. While enroute dispatch advised that there was
a fire in the breaker box of a commercial structure. E3 arrived on scene and reported to Franklin
Fire Command, who assigned them to investigate the breaker box. The TIC indicated the breaker box was still
extremely hot and some sparks were still visible. FFD personnel interrupted power to the
building which resolved the sparking issue.
BFR personnel investigated the rest of the structure and found no
further hazards. Command released all
BFR units from the scene.
Monday, April 21 at approximately 4:17 pm:
E2 and R1 were dispatched to I-65
northbound on a report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. BFR units arrived on scene to find one car
facing the wrong way with an occupant still inside the vehicle. BFR personnel made access to the patient and
began assessing for injuries. R1 secured
the vehicle and checked for any possible hazards. EMS arrived on scene and the patient was
moved to the ambulance for further assessment.
E2 personnel assisted with further on scene care prior to EMS transporting
the patient to a local hospital. Once
all hazards had been addressed all BFR units cleared the scene and returned to
quarters.
Thursday, April 24 at approximately 7:42 pm:
E2 was dispatched on a medical
call for a report of a patient with dizziness.
Crew members arrived on scene, made contact with the patient and
immediately began assessment. E2’s Paramedic
placed the patient on the cardiac monitor while other E2 members obtained a
full set of vital signs. The patient was
alert but unable to answer questions.
EMS arrived on scene and BFR personnel quickly moved the patient to the
ambulance. Crew members assisted with
further on scene care before EMS transported the patient emergency traffic to a
local hospital. Once transport had been
initiated E2 cleared the scene.
