Here is a summary of Brentwood
Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of September 1 through
September 5, 2012.
We responded to 39 emergency
calls for service.
These calls can be broken down
into the following categories:
EMS/Rescue: 16
Service Call: 6
Good Intent: 6
False Call: 11
Tuesday, September 4 at approximately 6:18 am:
E4 was dispatched on a report
of 1 PT unresponsive. Upon arrival crew members found PT lying in bed,
unresponsive, pulseless, and without sufficient respirations. EMS arrived on
scene and PT care was transferred. EMS and E4 crew members initiated CPR and
performed bag valve mask ventilations. Advanced Life Support interventions were
performed, to include Intra-Osseous fluid therapy, cardiac resuscitation drugs,
cardiac monitoring and defibrillation. The PT was then prepared for transport,
loaded into the ambulance, and transported to an area hospital with one
firefighter on board to provide further PT care while enroute.
Tuesday, September 4 at approximately 2:38 pm:
E2 was dispatched on a report
of a child locked in a non-running vehicle. Upon arrival crew members were able
to quickly utilize their lock out kit to remove the child from the vehicle and move to a shady area for assessment. A rapid trauma assessment revealed that the
child was hot to the touch and lethargic. Crew members used chemical ice packs
to actively cool the child and return them to normal. EMS was summoned to the
scene for further PT care. E2 was released from the scene and returned to
quarters.
Tuesday, September 4 at approximately 6:38 pm:
E2 was dispatched on a report
of 1 PT possibly dehydrated. Upon arrival, crew members found 1 PT in the
driveway of their home. The PT had been participating in a sporting event, and
upon arriving home began to act lethargic and show other signs of heat related
injuries. Supportive care was initiated, to include oxygen therapy and
intravenous fluids. Fluid resuscitation improved the PT’s mental status. Upon
arrival of EMS, PT care was transferred before the PT was loaded into the
ambulance for non-emergency transport to an area hospital for further care and
evaluation.