Here is a summary of Brentwood
Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of June 24 through June
29, 2014.
We responded to 63 emergency
calls for service.
These calls can be broken down
into the following categories:
EMS/Rescue: 36
Hazardous Condition: 1
Service Call: 5
Good Intent: 8
False Call: 13
Thursday, June 26 at approximately 2:33 pm:
E4 was dispatched on a medical
call for a report of a patient complaining of severe back pain. Upon arriving on scene, E4’s paramedic
obtained a 12 lead EKG while other crew members obtained vital signs. EMS arrived on scene and patient care was
transferred. The results of the EKG
indicated a condition that required immediate transportation to hospital. The patient was loaded into the ambulance and
transported emergency traffic to a local hospital with one firefighter aboard
to assist with care. Once transportation
had been initiated E4 returned to service and quarters.
Saturday, June 28 at approximately 5:38 pm:
E3 was dispatched on a report of
a motor vehicle crash with injuries.
Initial dispatch information indicated a car had crashed into the Mapco
on Moore’s Lane. Upon arriving on scene E3 determined there were two people
injured but that the building was safe to enter. Crew members worked with EMS to immobilize
the patients to long spine boards and move them to the ambulance. R1 arrived on scene to assist with patient
care. Once all patients had been loaded
into the ambulance BFR personnel checked the vehicle for any immediate
hazards. None were found and control of
the scene was transferred to BPD. EMS
transported the patient to an area hospital and all BFR units returned to
service.
