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.