Here is a summary of Brentwood
Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of September 3 through
September 9, 2014.
We responded to 40 emergency
calls for service.
These calls can be broken down
into the following categories:
EMS/Rescue: 29
Hazardous Condition: 2
Service Call: 1
Good Intent: 4
False Call: 4
Friday, September 5 at approximately 2:23 am:
E3 was dispatched on a report of
a commercial fire alarm. E3 arrived on
scene to find a three story commercial structure with nothing showing from the
exterior. Command was established and
BFR crew members entered the structure to investigate the cause of the alarm. Inside the structure smoke could be seen coming
from the door to an elevator room. Power
to the elevator room was terminated and the cause of the smoke was determined to
be an overheated elevator motor. Command
requested E2 to respond to the scene non-emergency to assist with
ventilation. Once all smoke had been
removed from the structure Command was terminated and control of the scene was
transferred to building maintenance personnel.
E2 and E3 returned to service and quarters.
Friday, September 5 at approximately 5:31 pm:
E1 and R1 were dispatched on a
report of a vehicle accident with injuries on I-65 southbound. Initial dispatch information indicated the
accident involved a car and a motorcycle.
C3 and E1 arrived on scene to find a rear end type collision with one
patient lying on the roadway. Command
was established and crew members began assessing the patient for injuries. C-spine immobilization was initiated due to
the patient’s complaints and the mechanism of injury. R1 arrived on scene to provide scene
protection and assist with hazard mitigation.
The patient’s condition remained stable and they were moved to a waiting
ambulance for transport. With no further
hazards Command was terminated and control of the scene was transferred to
BPD.
Tuesday, September 9 at approximately 10:52 pm:
E4 was dispatched on a medical
call for a report of an unconscious patient with CPR in progress. BFR personnel arrived on scene with EMS and
rapidly made patient contact. Crew
members worked with EMS to maintain constant CPR while simultaneously obtaining
IO access. The patient was successfully
defibrillated and an advanced airway was put in place. A strong pulse and spontaneous respirations
returned after defibrillation. BFR and
EMS personnel quickly moved the patient to the ambulance while providing
respiratory assistance. The patient was
transported emergency traffic to a local hospital with one firefighter aboard
to assist with care.