Here is a summary of Brentwood
Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of May 1 through May 6,
2014.
We responded to 57 emergency
calls for service.
These calls can be broken down
into the following categories:
Fire: 4
Rupture/Explosion: 1
EMS/Rescue: 32
Hazardous Condition: 1
Service Call: 4
Good Intent: 4
False Call: 11
Thursday, May 1 at approximately 9:16 am:
C3, E4 and L1 were dispatched on
an inside investigation at a local business.
BFR units arrived on scene to find a single story commercial structure
with nothing showing. C3 established
command and made contact with a building occupant who indicated that there was
a small fire inside the structure but it was extinguished. E4 crew members investigated the area of
origin while L1 crew members set up fans to assist with the removal of residual
smoke. The inside of the structure was
checked with a TIC and no hazards were found.
Fire damage was confined to a small area and had caused minor
damage. After further investigation the
cause of the fire was determined to be sunlight reflecting off a mirror. With no further hazards, Command was
terminated and all BFR units returned to service.
Friday, May 2 at approximately 11:23 am:
E1 was dispatched on a medical
call for a report of an unconscious patient.
Initial dispatch information indicated a patient was found lying in a
creek. C3 also responded with E1. BFR units arrived on scene to find one
patient lying on the ground near a creek.
Crew members made contact with the patient and quickly began assessing
them for injuries. The patient was
conscious but possibly suffering from hypothermia. BFR crew members initiated hypothermic
treatment as EMS arrived on scene. EMS
transported the patient to a local hospital and all BFR units returned to
service.
Friday, May 2 at approximately 5:38 pm:
C3, E1 and E3 were dispatched on
an inside investigation at a commercial structure. All units arrived on scene to find a single
story commercial structure with nothing showing. C3 established command while E1 crew members
investigated the inside of the structure.
A building occupant indicated there had been a small fire in the
building but it was extinguished. BFR
personnel found a bathroom with obvious fire damage. The ceiling and attic of the building were
checked for possible extension but no hazards were found. Electricity to the room was shut off to
prevent any possibly re-ignition after the cause of the fire was determined to
be a ceiling fan. The owner of the
building was advised to call an electrician before restoring power. Once it was determined that there were no
further hazards, Command was terminated and all BFR units returned to service.
Saturday, May 3 at approximately 4:13 pm:
E1 was dispatched on a report of
a vehicle fire in a parking lot. E1
arrived on scene to find a passenger vehicle with no visible fire. E1 crew members investigated the vehicle and
found significant fire damage to the interior of the vehicle. A bystander had extinguished the fire in the
vehicle by discharging a fire extinguisher through the sunroof prior to E1’s
arrival. Crew members disconnected the
battery and applied water to the interior of the vehicle to ensure
extinguishment. Once all hazards were
addressed, control of the scene was transferred to BPD and E1 returned to
service.
Saturday, May 3 at approximately 6:32 pm:
E1, E2 and C3 were dispatched on
a report of a brush fire near I-65. E1
arrived on scene to find a 150ft strip of brush on fire. C3 established command and requested L1 to
respond for more manpower. Crew members
pulled 1 ¾” handlines to extinguish the fire.
Once the fire had been extinguished the cause of the fire was determined
to be sparks from a broken truck on I-65.
With no further hazards, Command was terminated and all BFR units
returned to service and quarters.