Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency
activities for the period of October 10 through October 15, 2014.
We responded to 52 emergency calls for service.
These calls can be broken down into the following
categories:
Fire: 2
EMS/Rescue: 32
Service Call: 4
Good Intent: 4
False Call: 10
Saturday, October
11 at approximately 9:15 am:
E1 was dispatched on an animal rescue behind a
residence. Initial dispatch information
indicated a deer was caught in rope around a tree. E1 and C3 arrived on scene to find an 8 point
buck with its antlers caught in rope used to support a small tree behind a
residence. BFR personnel used a knife to
cut the rope from around the antlers.
Once untangled, the deer returned to the woods without injury. With no further hazards all BFR units
returned to service.
Saturday, October
11 at approximately 12:37 pm:
E2 was dispatched on a medical call for a report of injuries
from a fall. E2 arrived on scene and
made contact with a semi-conscious patient.
Due to the patients conditions a rapid trauma assessment was performed
to check for injuries and any neurological deficits. EMS arrived on scene and the patient was
secured to a spine board prior to being moved to the ambulance. Crew members assisted EMS with IV placement,
cardiac monitoring and other care while on scene. Once complete, EMS transported the patient
emergency traffic to a local hospital and E2 returned to service.
Wednesday, October
15 at approximately 5:11 pm:
All BFR units were dispatched on a report of a possible
structure fire at a residence. Initial
dispatch information indicated a fire had possibly started in the chimney area
of the house. E1, L1 and C3 arrived on
scene to find a single story structure with no flames visible. Upon visual inspection of the chimney light
white smoke could be seen coming from the top.
C3 established command and asked all units not on scene to stage at
their present location. The homeowner
verified that all residents had evacuated the structure. BFR personnel made access to the roof and
discovered a small fire had ignited near the top of the chimney. Crew members used a water can to spray down
the chimney and extinguish the fire. L1
personnel removed all remaining embers from the bottom of the chimney and
placed them outside. The attic and other
areas inside the structure were checked with a thermal imaging camera and the
home was ventilated using an electric fan.
Once all hazards were addressed the homeowner was informed to have the
chimney professionally cleaned before use.
Once all equipment was cleaned up Command was terminated and all BFR
units returned to service.