Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency
responses for the period of September 24 through September 29, 2012.
We responded to 43 emergency calls for service.
These calls can be broken down into the following categories:
Fire: 1
EMS/Rescue: 24
Hazardous Condition: 2
Service Call: 5
Good Intent: 4
False Call: 7
Wednesday,
September 24 at approximately 6:59 pm:
E4 was dispatched on a report of a mulch fire. Upon arrival,
crew members found the homeowner wetting an area of landscaping with a pitcher
of water. The fire had been extinguished prior to arrival. The homeowner stated
that their child had been caught in the act of using an accelerant and a match
to create a ‘flamethrower’ by a passerby. E4 crew members were requested to
speak to the juvenile about the dangers of their actions and possible
consequences of further behavior of this type. The parent was also referred to
BFR’s Fire Marshall about placing the child in a juvenile arson setter’s
program. With no further hazards, E4 cleared the scene and returned to
quarters.
Thursday,
September 25 at approximately 11:02 am:
E1
Responded non - emergency on a report of a flooded kitchen. Crew members were
met at the door by the home owner who stated that they had broken a supply line
to the kitchen sink which was now flooding the home. E1 located the water shutoff valve in the
front yard and secured the water. Crew
members then proceeded to assist the home owner with cleaning up the water in
the kitchen, dining room and basement.
Once the majority of the water was removed, E1 returned to quarters.
Thursday, September 25 at
approximately 8:15 pm:
E2
was dispatched on a report of one PT unresponsive. Upon arrival, crew members
found the PT unresponsive but with a pulse and spontaneous, albeit inadequate, respiration's. The PT was assessed, including a full set of vital signs, which
determined that the PT’s blood glucose level was too low. Oxygen therapy was
initiated as well as bag valve mask ventilation. An intra-osseous IV was
established and a 50% dextrose solution was administered. The PT’s blood
glucose level improved, but they did not regain consciousness and their
breathing did not improve. E2’s paramedic established an endotracheal tube to
further assist with ventilations once the PT was moved to the ambulance. EMS
transported the PT emergency traffic to an area hospital with on BFR
Firefighter/EMT-IV on board to provide further care while enroute.