Here is a summary of Brentwood
Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of August 17 through
August 22, 2014.
We responded to 51 emergency
calls for service.
These calls can be broken down
into the following categories:
Fire: 1
EMS/Rescue: 35
Hazardous Condition: 3
Service Call: 4
Good Intent: 3
False Call: 5
Sunday, August 17 at approximately 6:46 am:
All BFR units were dispatched on
a report of a residential structure fire.
Initial dispatch information indicated a fire was visible on the outside
of a house while smoke filled the inside.
E4 arrived first on scene to find a two story home with light smoke
showing. An occupant of the home
indicated they heard an explosion outside of the home near the air conditioning
unit. When crew members investigated the
area they found a small area of smoldering mulch, which they extinguished with
a water can. The interior of the home
and the crawlspace were checked for possible fire extension using a TIC; none
was found. The cause of the fire was
determined to be a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. Power to the unit was disconnected and the
homeowner was advised to contact an HVAC repair specialist. With all hazards addressed all BFR units returned to quarters.
Tuesday, August 19 at approximately 5:10 pm:
E4 was dispatched on a medical
call for a patient with a decreased level of consciousness. E4 arrived on scene to find a patient in
respiratory distress. Crew members
initiated oxygen therapy and obtained vital signs. BFR personnel continued to provide supportive
care until EMS arrived on scene. The
patient was quickly moved to the ambulance where BFR personnel assisted with EZ
IO access and placement of an advanced artificial airway. EMS transported the patient emergency traffic
to a local hospital with one firefighter aboard to assist with patient care and
E4 returned to service.
Wednesday, August 20 at approximately 9:26 am:
E1 was dispatched on a report of
a carbon monoxide alarm at a residence.
Crew members arrived on scene and made contact with the homeowner who stated
that their carbon monoxide alarm was indicating high levels. Crew members evaluated the patient medically
to check for signs of carbon monoxide poisoning. The inside of the residence was evaluated
using a gas monitor. Carbon monoxide
levels at the front door of the residence were elevated requiring E1 personnel
to use SCBA’s to check the interior of the structure. The gas company was requested to respond to
the scene. Crew members opened windows
in the home in an attempt to ventilate the structure. Carbon monoxide levels began to decrease and
the gas company arrived on scene. Control
of the scene was transferred to the gas company and E1 returned to service and
quarters.