BFR Takes Delivery of New Fire Engine

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CITY OF BRENTWOOD 

FIRE AND RESCUE

From:             Fire Chief Brian Goss                         

Date:               October 23, 2013

Subject:          Press Release:  Brentwood Fire & Rescue Places New Fire Engine in Service

BRENTWOOD FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT TAKES DELIVERY OF NEW FIRE ENGINE

On October 8, 2013, the Brentwood Fire & Rescue Department took delivery of its newest Fire Engine.  Engine 2, a 2013 Rosenbauer Commander, is housed at Fire Station #2 at 1301 Wilson Pike.  The Rosenbauer replaces “old” Engine 2 which has served the City since 2000; well beyond the industry average of ten years.  That apparatus will be rotated into reserve status and remain available for use when a primary Engine is temporarily out-of-service for maintenance or repairs.

The Engine was purchased as part of the City’s long-term apparatus replacement program.  Rosenbauer was chosen for having submitted the lowest and best bid which came in well within the amount budgeted.  While this brand is new to Brentwood, Rosenbauer Firefighting Technology has been manufacturing municipal fire apparatus since 1979 and is currently the largest producer of fire apparatus in the world.  The Rosenbauer Company itself has been in business for over 145 years having begun production of hand-drawn apparatus in Leonding, Austria in 1866.  Brentwood’s Engine was manufactured in Lyon, SD.

Crews have been equipping and training on the new apparatus since its arrival, and Engine 2 was officially placed in service on Monday October 21^st.  Within 24-hours it would respond to numerous medical calls as well as two heating-related structure fires.

Brentwood Fire & Rescue takes great pride in the quality of its fleet, which we feel is second to none.  The Department is grateful for a progressive City Administration and City Commission who work diligently to ensure that it is prepared and equipped to serve the citizens of, and visitors to, Brentwood in the most effective way possible.    

   

BFR Responds to Two Structure Fires in 24 Hours

*****PRESS RELEASE*****

CITY OF BRENTWOOD 

FIRE AND RESCUE

From:             Fire Chief Brian Goss                         

Date:               October 23, 2013

Subject:          Press Release:  Brentwood Fire & Rescue Responds to Two Structure Fires in 24 Hours.

RECENT FIRES PROMPT BRENTWOOD FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT TO REMIND RESIDENTS TO HAVE HOME HEATING SYSTEMS CHECKED

As the temperatures dropped this week, the Brentwood Fire & Rescue Department responded to two heating related fires in 24 hours prompting the Department to remind residents of the importance of annual maintenance inspections on home heating systems.   

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday October 21^st, crews responded to heavy smoke showing from a residence on Victoria Cove.  Upon arrival, responding companies reported smoke showing from the attic area and discovered an electrical fire involving the furnace.  The fire was quickly extinguished and damage was kept to a minimum.  It would have been a much different story, however, had the occupant not been at home and alerted to the fire by smoke detectors. 

The following morning at 6:22 a.m. on Wednesday October 23^rd, alarms sounded at the Candlewood Suites at 5129 Virginia Way in Brentwood.  Crews arrived on scene to find heavy smoke on the second floor with an evacuation in process.  A fire in an in-room heating unit was located and quickly extinguished, but not before approximately 75 occupants were forced to remain outside for 20-30 minutes.  No one was injured in this incident and quick action by both hotel staff and the Fire & Rescue Department ensured that the fire did not spread beyond the heating unit.

While these types of malfunctions are not 100% preventable, an annual maintenance program for your home or business heating and air conditioning system can help ensure that will be ready for service when called upon.