Saturday, April 6, 2013

Fire Chief's Briefing for March 25 through March 30, 2013


Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency activities for the period of March 25 through March 30, 2013. 
 
We responded to 39 emergency calls for service. 
 
These calls can be broken down into the following categories:
 
Fire: 2

EMS/Rescue: 22

Hazardous Condition: 2

Service Call: 2

Good Intent: 5

False Call: 6
 
Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s activities: 
 
Thursday, March 28 at approximately 5:19 pm:
E2 was dispatched on a reported grass fire. Upon arrival crew members found approximately 10 square feet of grass ablaze. E2 utilized pressurized water cans and flappers to quickly extinguish the fire. With no further hazards found, E2 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.
 

Friday, March 29 at approximately 1:48 pm:
All BFR units were dispatched on a possible residential structure fire. C3 arrived first on scene and met with the homeowner who reported a small fire in their oven. The fire was extinguished by disconnecting the power to the oven and allowing it to cool. E1 and L1 arrived on scene and checked for extension of the fire into the nearby cabinets and wall. With no further hazards found all units returned to quarters.