Here is a summary of
Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of
December 1 through December 6, 2012.
We responded to 38
emergency calls for service.
These calls can be broken
down into the following categories:
Fire: 1
EMS/Rescue: 20
Hazardous Condition: 2
Service Call: 3
Good Intent: 4
False Call: 8
Here is an overview of
significant events from this period’s activities:
Tuesday, December 4
at approximately 12:48 pm:
E4 and R1 were dispatched
on a report of a single vehicle accident with entrapment. E4 arrived
first on scene to find a garbage truck off the roadway with
significant damage to the cab. The driver of the vehicle had climbed
out of the cab but the passenger, who had been unrestrained, was
trapped. C1 and C3 responded to the scene, and E2 was requested for
additional manpower. Due to pre-dispatch confusion of the location of
the call, Nashville Fire Department was also dispatched and arrived
on scene to provide mutual aid. It was determined that the vehicle
was stabilized by the trees it had come to rest against, but access
was limited due to those trees. A chainsaw was utilized to remove
some branches and enable crew members to better access the vehicle.
It was determined that the PT was trapped by the dash, and a combined
effort of all on-scene personnel using a variety of extrication
equipment including cutters, spreaders, rams and air chisels were
needed to move the dashboard of the vehicle enough to free the PT.
Both the driver and passenger of the vehicle were transported to an
area hospital for treatment and evaluation.
Wednesday, December
5 at approximately 12:33 pm:
E2
and C5 responded to a report of a natural gas line that had been cut
by a person digging. Upon arrival, crew members reported a cut gas
line accompanied by a smell of mercaptan. E2 quickly shut off the
gas at the gas meter and requested the gas company to respond to the
scene. The inside of the residence was checked with the gas monitor
and found to be clear. With no further hazards found, all companies
cleared the scene and returned to quarters.
Wednesday, December
5 at approximately 5:08 pm:
E1 was dispatched on a
report of a vehicle fire. Crew members arrived on scene to find one
minivan with a fully involved engine compartment. E1’s 1 ¾ inch
preconnected hose line was deployed and the fire was quickly
extinguished with firefighting foam. An investigation into the cause
of the fire was inconclusive. With all hazards mitigated, E1 cleared
the scene and returned to quarters.
