Fire Chief's Briefing for June 18 through June 23, 2014

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of June 18 through June 23, 2014.

We responded to 63 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 2

EMS/Rescue: 34

Hazardous Condition: 3

Service Call: 6

Good Intent: 3

False Call: 15

Wednesday, June 18 at approximately 8:09 am:

E3 was dispatched on a report of an active carbon monoxide alarm which caused the homeowners to evacuate their residence. Upon arriving on scene E3’s crew members used their gas monitor to test the air inside the home.  Elevated levels of carbon monoxide were found inside a utility room.  Crew members began ventilating the home using an electric fan after shutting off the gas supply to the home.  The gas company was requested to respond to the residence for test for a possible leak.  The home was continuously ventilated until carbon monoxide levels returned to zero.  The gas company arrived on scene and checked the meter and gas lines.  With carbon monoxide levels back to zero and no further hazards E3 returned to service. 

Friday, June 20 at approximately 10:17 pm:

E2 and R1 were dispatched on a report of a MVC with injuries.  E2 and R1 arrived on scene to find one car off the roadway into a light pole with two occupants still inside the vehicle.  The Incident Commander requested E4 to respond to the scene to provide additional manpower due to the severity of the accident.  Crew members initiated patient care and performed a rapid extrication of the occupants from the vehicle due to a possible gasoline leak and the severity of their injuries.  EMS arrived on scene and both patients were immobilized and moved to the ambulance for treatment.  C3 arrived on scene and assumed Command while E4 assisted with patient care and addressed the hazards associated with the leak from the vehicle.    The patients were transported emergency traffic to a local hospital with 1 firefighter aboard to assist with care.  C3 transferred Command to E2 and E4 returned to service.  E2 and R1 returned to service but remained on scene to provide lighting for BPD’s investigation.

Monday, June 23 at approximately 3:42 pm:

E2 and C3 were dispatched on a medical call for a report of an unconscious and unresponsive patient.  While enroute dispatch advised the responding units that CPR was being performed by bystanders.    E2 arrived on scene and began providing advanced life support including cardiac medication administration.  EMS arrived on scene and the patient was quickly moved to the ambulance.  E2’s paramedic assisted EMS with further patient care on scene including defibrillation.  EMS transported the patient emergency traffic to a local hospital with one firefighter onboard to assist with further care and treatment.  Once patient transportation was initiated E2 and C3 returned to service.  

Fire Chief's Briefing for June 12 through June 17, 2014

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of June 12 through June 17, 2014.

We responded to 53 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 2

EMS/Rescue: 28

Hazardous Condition: 6

Service Call: 2

Good Intent: 4

False Call: 11

Thursday, June 12 at approximately 10:41 am:

E1 was dispatched on a medical call for a report of imminent child birth. BFR and EMS reached the scene together and met with the patient who stated that her water had broken shortly prior to emergency personnel arriving on scene. After a quick assessment, it was determined that the patient would be able to be taken to the hospital prior to delivery. EMS transported emergency traffic with one firefighter on board to provide additional care. The child was delivered approximately 15 minutes after the mother arrived at the hospital with no further complications.

Friday, June 13 at approximately 08:20 am:

E2 and R1 crew members inside Fire Station 2 heard the sounds of a vehicle crashing in front of the station. Dispatch was notified and both units responded to find an overturned vehicle in the grass in front of the station. The driver lost control of the vehicle and narrowly avoided striking the building. Both occupants of the vehicle were able to climb out under their own power. One person was transported non-emergency to an area hospital for further evaluation. With no further hazards, E2 and R1 returned to quarters.

Friday, June 13 at approximately 2:10 pm:

E4 was dispatched on a residential fire alarm. C1 was in the area and responded as well, arriving first on scene and reporting a haze of smoke in the home due to a small fire on the stove but no active fire. E4 arrived on scene and ventilated the structure while investigating the cause of the fire which was found to be caused by a mat being stored on the stove top. The homeowner used a dish drying mat to protect the ceramic flat top stove when not in use, but a child in the home playing in the kitchen inadvertently turned on a burner, igniting the mat. The fire did not extend beyond the diameter of the burner and self-extinguished when the burner was turned off.  The homeowner was advised to no longer store anything combustible on the stove top and to discourage children from playing in the kitchen. It was also suggested that the resident purchase a fire extinguisher and keep it in the kitchen as an additional safety measure. With no further hazards and the smoke cleared from the home, BFR units cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

Monday, June 16 at approximately 9:55 am:

E2 was dispatched to Nolensville to provide mutual aid at an incident involving a ruptured gas line. Upon arrival E2 was directed to provide protection for utility company workers working to repair the line. Once the line was repaired BFR personnel cleared homes in the area by testing their air content with a gas monitor. After clearing eight homes, E2 was released from the scene and returned to quarters.

Monday, June 16 at approximately 10:23 pm:

E3 was dispatched on a Commercial Fire Alarm. Upon arrival crew members checked the alarm panel which indicated active smoke detectors in the elevator shaft. The elevator shaft was opened and found to be clear, but a light haze and burning smell were found in the elevator room. Personnel immediately shut down the hydraulic pump that operated the elevator. This action stopped smoke production. The elevator car was checked and found to be empty and a second investigation of the elevator shaft also showed it to be clear. With no further hazards found, E3 advised the responsible party to notify the elevator maintenance company and cleared the scene. 

Fire Chief's Briefing for May 31 through June 5, 2014

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of May 31 through June 5, 2014.

We responded to 48 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 1

Rupture/Explosion: 1

EMS/Rescue: 24

Hazardous Condition: 3

Service Call: 6

Good Intent: 4

False Call: 9

Monday, June 2 at approximately 3:36 pm: 

E1 was dispatched on a walk-in medical call in the lobby of Fire Station 1.  The patient was suffering from a severe laceration to one of their arms.  BFR personnel immediately controlled bleeding and dressed the wound before establishing IV access and administering fluid.  The patient’s bleeding was controlled prior to EMS arrival.  Once EMS arrived on the scene the patient was moved to the ambulance for further care.  EMS transported the patient to a local hospital and E1 crew members returned to service.

Wednesday, June 4 at approximately 8:59 am: 

All BFR units were dispatched on a possible residential structure fire; initial dispatch information indicated smoke was visible outside the home.  E4 arrived on scene to find a 2 story home with no smoke or flames visible.  E4 established command and cancelled all other responding units except E2.  Crew members from E4 and E2 investigated the area and found that an outside electrical cord had been partially cut and ignited some mulch outside the home.  The cord was disconnected and removed from the mulch bed before the smoldering mulch was extinguished.  Once all hazards were mitigated, the homeowner was informed of the situation and all BFR units returned to service.

Thursday, June 5 at approximately 10:35 pm: 

E3, R1 and C3 were dispatched on a report of a MVA with injuries on I-65.  E3 arrived first on scene to find one vehicle that had left the roadway before striking a tree.  It was determined that the patient would have to be extricated from the vehicle using hydraulic tools.  E3’s paramedic entered the vehicle to begin patient care while R1 arrived on scene and set up equipment.  IV access was established inside the vehicle which allowed EMS to administer medication for pain relief during the extrication process.  A special protective blanket was placed over the patient to protect them while the vehicles doors were removed.  Spinal immobilization was initiated and the patient was removed from the vehicle before being moved to the ambulance for further care.  EMS transported the patient to a local hospital while BFR units remained on scene to ensure there were no further hazards.  Once all hazards were addressed control of the scene was transferred to BPD and all BFR units returned to service.   

Fire Chief's Briefing for June 6 through June 11, 2014

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of June 6 through June 11, 2014.

We responded to 52 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 1

EMS/Rescue: 34

Hazardous Condition: 3

Service Call: 1

Good Intent: 5

False Call: 8

Saturday, June 7 at approximately 12:23 am:

All BFR units were dispatched on a report of a residential structure fire.  A BPD unit in the area was able to confirm an active fire at the location.  E2 arrived first on scene to find a two story residential structure with heavy fire on the rear of the structure along with visible flames and heavy black smoke coming from the front of the house.  E11 arrived on scene and assisted E2 personnel with deploying a pre-connected 1 ¾” hand-line while E2’s officer performed a 360⁰ walk around of the structure.  Other fire units quickly began to arrive on scene and stretched additional attack lines as well as establishing a connection to the fire hydrant.  BFR personnel worked quickly and effectively to extinguish the fire and keep it confined to one section of the house.  Nolensville FD was requested to respond to the scene to provide manpower for the overhaul process.  With no further hazards found all units were placed available and control of the scene was transferred to the Fire Marshal for investigation into the cause of the fire.           

    

Monday, June 9 at approximately 9:13 am: 

E4 and R1 were dispatched on a report of a MVA with injuries.  R1 arrived on scene to find a three car MVA with multiple patients.  BFR personnel quickly triaged the patients and began treating the most severely injured patient first.  E4 arrived on scene to treat the remaining patient.  Both patients were immobilized to prevent further possible injury to their spine.  EMS arrived on scene and both patients were removed from the vehicle to the ambulance.  BFR personnel assisted EMS with further on scene care.  The patients were transported emergency traffic to a local hospital.  Once all hazards were addressed, control of the scene was transferred to BPD and BFR units returned to service.

Tuesday, June 10 at approximately 10:58 pm: 

E4 and C3 were dispatched on a medical call for a report of imminent child birth. EMS and E4 arrived on scene simultaneously and found the PT ready to deliver the child. Crew members from both Williamson Medical Center EMS and Brentwood Fire assisted the mother with an otherwise uneventful delivery inside the residence. Immediately following delivery of the child both mother and child were loaded into the ambulance for transport to an area hospital.

Fire Chief's Briefing for May 25 through May 30, 2014

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of May 25 through May 30, 2014.

We responded to 50 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 1

EMS/Rescue: 29

Hazardous Condition: 1

Service Call: 6

Good Intent: 1

False Call: 12

Sunday, May 25 at approximately 4:27 pm: 

E2 was dispatched on a medical call for a report of a possible MVC with injuries.  While enroute, dispatched indicated that a persont had fallen out of a moving vehicle.  E2 arrived on scene and made contact with the patient who was awake and alert.  BFR crew members began assessing the patient and dressing injuries.  Spinal immobilization was initiated due to mechanism of injury and the patient’s complaints.  EMS arrived on scene and the patient was quickly moved to the ambulance.  BFR personnel assisted with IV access and drug administration on scene.  EMS transported the patient to a local hospital with one firefighter aboard to assist with care. 

Monday, May 6 at approximately 11:37 am: 

E4 and R1 were dispatched on a report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries.  While enroute dispatch advised that the driver of the vehicle had possible left the scene.  E4 arrived on scene to find one vehicle that had crashed into a tree.  R1 arrived on scene and checked the vehicle for hazards while E4, EMS and BPD attempted to locate the patient.  The patient was found nearby and BFR crew members assisted EMS with treating the patient’s injuries and preparing them for transport.  Once transport had been initiated by EMS, E4 and R1 were released from the scene by BPD and returned to service.

Between 5:45 pm Sunday, May 25 and 10:55 pm Tuesday, May 27: 

During this period BFR units were dispatched on several calls involving snakes inside homes.  BFR units respond non-emergency to these types of calls and are often able to successfully relocate the snakes from homes into their natural habitat without injury.  Some BFR apparatus are equipped with equipment that makes snake removal much easier (See picture below).  If the snake is determined to be of the poisonous type or poses a risk to humans the immediate area is evacuated and Williamson County Animal Control is contacted.

E3’s “Snake Removal Equipment”