Here is a summary of Brentwood
Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of December 31, 2012
through January 5, 2012.
We responded to 57 emergency calls for service.
These calls can be broken down into the following categories:
Fire: 2
EMS/Rescue: 41
Hazardous Condition: 1
Service Call: 1
Good Intent: 4
False Call: 8
Monday, December 31 at approximately 3:29 pm:
E3 was dispatched on a report of
injuries from a fall. Upon arrival crew members found one PT exhibiting
symptoms of head trauma after falling from a skateboard. E3’s paramedic
performed a rapid trauma assessment and found injuries to the PT’s head. Manual
cervical spine immobilization was performed, and a cervical collar was applied.
EMS arrived on scene and PT care was transferred before fully immobilizing the
PT on a long spine board and loading them into the ambulance, where additional
supportive care including IV and oxygen therapy was performed. The PT was
transported emergency traffic to an area hospital.
Monday, December 31 at approximately 3:52 pm:
All BFR units were dispatched on
a report of a Commercial Structure Fire. The first units on scene reported
smoke showing from the roof and eaves of the structure. C3 established Incident
Command and directed E1 to pull a pre-connected hoseline and make entry into
the structure to locate and extinguish the fire. Interior conditions suggested
that the fire was likely located in a wall and had possibly extended to the
attic. Crew members opened the wall and were met by fire, but were able to
quickly extinguish it. Additional units were sent to the attic and roof to
ventilate the structure and check for extension. The fire was brought under
control and the amount of damage was limited.
Investigation of the fire
revealed that heat from a cooking surface was transferred through a stainless
steel wall covering. The wall covering conducted the heat through screws
attached to wall studs, which eventually heated the studs to the point of
ignition. The fire was ruled accidental.
Wednesday, January 2 at approximately 2:26 pm:
E1 was dispatched on a report of
difficulty breathing. Upon arrival crew members found the PT unresponsive,
pulseless and apneic with a bystander performing CPR. Crew members moved the PT
to the floor, reassessed the PT and inserted an airway adjunct before resuming
CPR while preparing the defibrillator. No shock was advised, so CPR was
continued until EMS arrived on scene and PT care was transferred. Despite a
combined effort between EMS and Fire personnel, the PT’s status remained
unchanged.
Friday, January 4 at approximately 12:36 pm:
E1 was dispatched on a report of
injuries from a fall. Upon arrival, crew members found one PT with an obvious
ankle fracture as a result of falling while roller skating. The skate was
removed and the ankle was splinted in a position of comfort while ensuring that
sufficient circulation was continued. EMS arrived on scene and PT care was
transferred before the PT was loaded into the ambulance for transport to an
area hospital.
Saturday, January 5 at approximately 1:41 pm:
E3 was dispatched on a report of
a carbon monoxide alarm in a residence. The homeowner met E3’s crew outside the
residence and advised that they had opened windows in the home after the
detector activated. E3 utilized their gas monitor to check the home. The
monitor showed higher than normal levels of CO, but not at a level considered
hazardous. The natural gas to the residence was secured and the homeowner was
advised to contact their gas provider for service. With no further hazards, E3
cleared the scene and returned to quarters.
Saturday, January 5 at approximately 7:21 pm:
E3 was dispatched on a report of
one PT pulseless, apneic and unresponsive. Upon arrival crew members were
advised by a bystander that the PT had experienced chest pain earlier in the
day which was thought to be due to indigestion. The PT was moved to the floor
and a rapid assessment was performed. The PT was found to be breathing, but not
adequately. Advanced Life Support protocols were immediately initiated to
airway management, defibrillation and CPR. IV therapy was attempted but not
successful. A second round of defibrillation was performed before resuming CPR.
EMS arrived on scene and utilized an EZ IO to obtain IV access. The PT was reassessed
and found to have regained a pulse and spontaneous respirations. On scene
personnel continued to provide supportive care and assisted ventilations as
well as resuscitation drugs before loading the PT into the ambulance for
emergency transport to an area hospital with one Firefighter on board to
provide further care while enroute.
Saturday, January 5 at approximately 10:36 pm:
L1, C3 and C1 responded on a
request for mutual aid from Nolensville Fire. Nolensville had responded to a
report of a chimney fire but was unable to reach the chimney with their ground
ladders. L1 arrived on scene and allowed them to verify that the fire was
extinguished and no longer a hazard. With no further hazards, all BFR units
were released from the scene and returned to quarters.
