Fire Chief's Briefing for June 20 through June 25, 2012

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of June 20 through June 25, 2012.

We responded to 37 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories: 

Fire: 2

EMS/Rescue: 21

Hazardous Condition: 1

Service Call: 6

Good Intent: 4

False Call: 3

Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s activities:

Wednesday, June 20 at approximately 7:56 pm:

E4 and R1 were dispatched to a reported single vehicle MVA with injuries. Upon arrival E4 found one car off the roadway resting against a telephone pole with approximately 1 1/2 feet of intrusion into the passenger side and one occupant in the driver seat. A rapid trauma assessment was performed and the PT was deemed to be critical. EMS arrived on scene and PT care was transferred. The PT was removed from the vehicle through the driver’s door, fully immobilized on a long spine board, and loaded into the ambulance for emergency transport to an area hospital. E4 remained on scene to assist PD with their investigation and provide illumination for the tow truck driver. Once the vehicle had been removed and the roadway re-opened, E4 returned to quarters.

Friday, June 22 at approximately 8:27 pm:

E3 was dispatched on a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival crew members determined that the fire had self extinguished. During overhaul of the vehicle a brief investigation was performed. It is believed that an engine part failed, allowing hot oil to come into contact with the hot engine and ignite. With no further hazards to be found, E3 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

Sunday, June 24 at approximately 3:17 pm:

E1 was dispatched on a report of a cat trapped in a drainage system. Crew members arrived on scene and met with the home owner who advised that a wild cat was stuck in their gutter drainage system. With permission from the home owner, E1 dug up most of the system but could not find the cat. It was believed that the cat was moving through the system avoiding its rescuers and this determination led E1 to stop digging but to leave several escape routes for the cat. The home owner said they would cover the holes up after the cat was out. With plenty of routes for the cat to safely escape, E1 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

Chief's Briefing for June 14 through June 19, 2012

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of June 14 through June 19, 2012.

We responded to 46 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories: 

Fire: 2

EMS/Rescue: 31

Hazardous Condition: 1

Service Call: 6

Good Intent: 2

False Call: 4

Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s activities:

Friday, June 15 at approximately 8:41 am: 

E2 was dispatched on a medical call for a report of 1 PT unresponsive. Upon arrival, crew members found the PT lying on the floor pulseless, apneic, and unresponsive. Bystanders were performing CPR and had utilized an onsite AED to defibrillate the PT 3 times prior to E2’s arrival. E2’s paramedic began assessing the PT and ordering treatments, to include continuation of CPR by BFR personnel, ventilation via bag-valve-mask, IV access and cardiac monitoring. E2’s paramedic administered another defibrillation, after which the PT began to exhibit purposeful movements and a return to spontaneous respiration. EMS arrived on scene and PT care was transferred. An intra-osseous IV was established and resuscitation drugs were administered. The PT began to communicate with on scene personnel, and was soon loaded into the waiting ambulance for emergency transport to an area hospital.

Friday, June 15 at approximately 11:15 am: 

E1 and C3 were dispatched on a report of 1 PT with injuries after being struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival crew members found the PT lying on the ground complaining of lower leg pain. A rapid trauma assessment was performed, which revealed obvious deformities to the PT’s leg. The PT was immobilized on a long spine board and the injured extremity was secured in a position of comfort. An IV was established to allow quick administration of pain medication upon arrival of EMS. Once EMS was on scene PT care was transferred and the PT was loaded into the ambulance for non-emergency transport to an area hospital.

Friday, June 15 at approximately 4:38 pm: 

E4 was dispatched on a report of a child who had become stuck in a toy. Upon arrival crew members found 1 child with their arm stuck up to the armpit in a toy. EMS was also dispatched to this call, and assisted BFR with dismantling as much of the toy as possible before using cooking oil to lubricate and remove the child’s arm. The child was checked for injuries but had none, and all fire and EMS personnel cleared the scene.

Saturday, June 16 at approximately 10:20 pm: 

E4 was dispatched on a report of a dumpster fire. Upon arrival crew members found 1 construction dumpster fully involved with fire. E4 connected to a nearby hydrant and utilized their deck gun to extinguish the flames. No cause of the fire was able to be determined. With no other hazards found, E4 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

Monday, June 18 at approximately 7:50 am: 

E2 was dispatched to a report of an MVA involving a bicycle. Upon arrival crew members found the bicyclist lying on the ground complaining of shoulder and arm pain after striking the side of the vehicle. Cervical spine immobilization was performed, followed immediately by a rapid trauma assessment which revealed obvious deformities in the area of the pain as well as numerous abrasions and contusions. The PT was packaged for transport before care was transferred to EMS for non-emergency transport to an area hospital.

Tuesday, June 19 at approximately 6:17 am: 

E2 and R1 were dispatched to assist a citizen with a dog stuck in a wooden fence.  Both units arrived on scene and spoke with the occupant of the house who stated that it was actually a fawn stuck in the fence at the back of the residence.  The deer was stuck between two vertical balusters in the fence and was in obvious distress.  E2 pulled the deer back through the fence without causing further injury to the animal before carrying it outside of the fenced property and releasing it.  E2 and R1 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

Tuesday, June 19 at approximately 6:31 pm: 

E4 and R1 were dispatched on a report of a single vehicle MVA with entrapment. E4 arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway partially on its side in a ditch.  The vehicle had undergone front and side impact with significant intrusion into the passenger compartment. E4 established Incident command. C3 and C1 (the Fire Chief) self dispatched due to the nature and reported severity of the call. E2 was requested by C3 for additional manpower.  The driver was the only occupant of the vehicle. The PT was unresponsive and critical. Crew members began further assessing the PT and preparing for extrication. R1 arrived on scene and assisted with stabilizing the vehicle. EMS and other BFR units arrived on scene, and the PT was rapidly extricated from the vehicle. Due to the nature and severity of the PT’s injuries LifeFlight was requested and a landing zone was established. BFR personnel, Williamson County EMS and LifeFlight crew members all worked in a coordinated effort to revive the PT, but the patient ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

Fire Chief's Briefing for June 8 through June 13, 2012

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of June 8 through June 13, 2012.

We responded to 36 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories: 

EMS/Rescue: 24

Hazardous Condition: 1

Service Call: 5

Good Intent: 4

False Call: 2

Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s activities: 

Sunday, June 10 at approximately 12:27 pm:

E2 was dispatched on a report of uncontrollable bleeding. Upon arrival crew members found 1 PT lying on the floor and bleeding heavily from their leg. Bystanders had attempted to control the bleeding but had been unsuccessful. E2 notified the responding EMS unit that the PT was critical, and that they would need to be immediately loaded into the ambulance for emergency transport. While the ambulance was being prepared, E2’s crew applied additional bandages and assessed the PT. Initially the PT was unresponsive but began to awaken as they were treated. PT care was transferred, the PT was loaded into the ambulance, and E2 assisted with starting dual IV’s, cardiac monitoring, advanced airway management and oxygen therapy. The PT was transported emergency traffic to an area hospital for further treatment.

Monday, June 11 at approximately 6:51 pm:

E3 responded to a report of a fallen tree which had struck a vehicle and knocked down a power line.  Upon arrival, crew members found that a tree had fallen onto a parked car and the electrical service to a home. The vehicle was crushed at the roof on the right rear corner and the rear glass was shattered. The electrical service was down but still connected to the power pole. The appropriate utility company was contacted, and responded to the scene to secure the power. Once they had arrived and the scene was made safe, E-3 assisted the home owner with cutting limbs out of the way in order to clear a path for the new service to be installed. After cutting limbs and pulling them to the road, E3 returned to service.

Fire Chief's Briefing for June 2 through June 7, 2012

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of June 2 through June 7, 2012.

We responded to 40 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories: 

Fire: 2

EMS/Rescue: 29

Hazardous Condition: 1

Good Intent: 3

False Call: 5

Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s activities: 

Saturday, June 2 at approximately 3:53 pm:

E1 responded to a report of a brush fire at the railroad crossing of Wilson Pike Cir. Upon arrival, crew members found 2 small brush fires on the north and south side of the crossing. Both were extinguished with a pressurized water can and a McCloud tool.  A third fire was found approximately one quarter mile north of the Wilson Pike Cir. crossing. 1" forestry line was used to extinguish this fire. A fourth fire was found several hundred feet north of the third fire and was also extinguished with 1" forestry line. After all fires were fully extinguished and no additional hazards were found, E1 was placed available and returned to quarters. It was later determined that a malfunctioning train car was dragging a wheel on the track which caused sparks to ignite brush on the sides of the tracks.

Saturday, June 2 at approximately 5:47 pm:

E1 responded to a reported fire involving several railroad ties.  E1 arrived in the area and spent several minutes searching for the correct location of the fire.  The fire was located south of the Wilson Pike Circle railroad crossing.  Upon arrival, E1 found several railroad ties on the side of the track involved in fire.  E1 pulled a 1" line and extinguished the fire.  No additional hazards were found, and E1 returned to quarters.

Sunday, June 3 at approximately 11:35 am:

E2 was dispatched on a medical call for a report of 1 PT experiencing chest pain. EMS and E2 arrived on scene simultaneously and found bystanders performing CPR on the PT. The PT was assessed, found to be unresponsive, pulseless and apneic. CPR was continued by crew members, and advanced life support was initiated to include oxygen therapy via bag valve mask, advanced airway management, defibrillation, intra-osseous fluid therapy and resuscitation drugs. After a second round of CPR and defibrillation, the PT was observed to be regaining spontaneous respirations and a pulse. The PT was moved to the waiting ambulance for emergency transport to an area hospital with one firefighter on board to provide additional care enroute.

Monday, June 4 at approximately 12:57 pm:

E3 was dispatched on a report of 1 PT with injuries from a fall. Upon arrival crew members found 1 PT seated in a chair with an obvious deformity to their right arm midway between the wrist and elbow. The injury was immobilized until EMS arrived on scene, at which time PT care was transferred and a vacuum splint was employed to secure the extremity in a position of comfort during transport to an area hospital.

Wednesday, June 6 at approximately 6:51 am:

E4 and R1 were dispatched on a report of a personal injury accident. Upon arrival, E4 found 1 vehicle off the roadway on its roof. The driver was the only occupant and denied any injuries, but was unable to remove themselves from the vehicle due to being upside down and held in place by their seat belt. Crew members stabilized the vehicle in place before removing the glass from a rear door, allowing the door to be opened and the occupant to be removed from the vehicle. After removal, the PT decided to be further evaluated at an area hospital and was therefore transported non-emergency.

Fire Chief's Briefing for May 27 through June 1, 2012

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of May 27 through June 1, 2012.

We responded to 63 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories: 

Fire: 2

Rupture/Explosion: 1

EMS/Rescue: 38

Hazardous Condition: 6

Service Call: 5

Good Intent: 6

False Call: 5

Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s activities: 

Sunday, May 27 at approximately 9:20 am:

E2 was dispatched on a report of a small fire in a kitchen appliance. Upon arrival, crew members were met by the homeowner who stated that the fire was out, but wished to have the area inspected to ensure it had not spread. A toaster in the kitchen had malfunctioned and caught fire. The cabinets showed signs of flame impingement, but the fire had been contained to the toaster and had burned itself out before spreading. BFR members utilized the TIC to make certain the fire had not spread before assisting the homeowner with removing smoke from the kitchen. With no hazards found, E2 returned to quarters.

Monday, May 28 at approximately 10:10 am:

E4 was dispatched on a report of an animal problem. Upon arrival, the homeowner met crew members in the driveway and stated that they had seen a snake in their garage behind a box. E4 was able to locate two snakes approximately four foot long and remove them from the residence. A further check did not reveal any additional animals. The snakes were transported away from the neighborhood and released in a wooded area without further incident. With no other hazards found, E4 cleared the scene. 

Monday, May 28 at approximately 10:36 am:

E4 was dispatched on a report of a possible heat related injury. Upon arrival E4 found 1 PT lying on the floor of their home. Family members advised that the PT had been working in the yard, began to feel ill, and came inside to cool down. Baseline vitals were obtained, to include blood pressure, blood glucose level, pulse oximetry and attachment of the PT to a cardiac monitor. The cardiac monitor strongly indicated that the patient was having a heart attack. IV access was established, oxygen therapy was initiated and aspirin and nitroglycerin were administered. EMS arrived on scene, PT care was transferred, and the PT was loaded into the ambulance for emergency transport to an area hospital. 

Monday, May 28 at approximately 3:15 pm:

E1 responded to a brush fire on Wilson Pike circle across from Johnson Landscape.  Upon arrival, E1 found an approximately 15x3 area involved with a small amount of fire.  E1 extinguished the fire with a pressurized water can and McCloud tool.  A cigarette butt was found near the area burned.  The fire was completely extinguished and with no further hazards present, E1 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

Monday, May 28 at approximately 6:46 pm:

E2 and R1 responded to a reported personal injury accident near the I65 exit ramp off Concord Road. Prior to arrival, E2 was notified by BPD units on scene that there was at least 1 PT entrapped in the vehicle. E2’s officer requested E4 to respond to provide additional manpower. E2 and R1 arrived to find one vehicle on its right side facing south. E4’s officer established Command and initiated extrication with E2 and R1. EMS and C3 arrived and Command was transferred to C3 with EMS taking patient care. E2, R1 and C3 cut the driver’s side pillars on the vehicle before making relief cuts at what was now the bottom of the vehicle. E4 arrived on scene to assist with vehicle stabilization and folding down the roof to allow access to the PT. One person was extricated while the reported driver, who was outside the vehicle and walking around, was packaged by a second EMS unit. Both EMS units transported emergency traffic to an area hospital. E4 and C3 were released from the scene while E2 remained with PD and TDOT to assist with further cleanup. Once all hazards were mitigated and the roadway was able to be opened up again, E2 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

Friday, June 1 at approximately 3:32 pm:

E1 was dispatched for a report of a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Upon arrival, E1 found one PT standing on the side of the roadway, complaining of no injuries. Upon assessing the PT, a deformity to their collarbone was noted. Initially, the driver of the motorcycle was resistive to the idea of being taken to the hospital for further evaluation, but was eventually convinced. The injury was stabilized, and due to the mechanism of injury, the PT was placed on a long spine board and full cervical immobilization precautions were taken. They were transported non-emergency to an area hospital for further treatment.