Fire Chief's Briefing for August 24 through August 29, 2011

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of August 24 through August 29, 2011.

We responded to 35 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 3

EMS/Rescue: 17

Hazardous Condition: 1

Service Call: 1

Good Intent: 4

False Call: 8

Other: 1

Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s activities:

Wednesday, August 24 at approximately 10:35 pm

E1 was dispatched on a reported commercial fire alarm. Upon arrival, E1’s crew was met by construction workers who stated that they had caused a minor fire while performing work on the structure. Prior to E1’s arrival a worker had accidentally ignited a paper towel but quickly extinguished it with water from a nearby water bottle. The towel continued to smoke, setting off the smoke detectors. With no further hazards found, E1 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

Friday, August 26 at approximately 1:32 am

All units were dispatched to a report of a residential structure fire. E1 arrived first on scene, established incident command and reported a deck in the rear of the home heavily involved in fire. A 1 ¾ inch hand line was deployed by E1’s crew and the fire was quickly knocked down and extinguished. Other units began arriving on scene to assist with overhauling the remains of the deck and to check for extension into the rest of the home. No extension was found, and upon investigation it appears that the fire was caused by low voltage lighting placed too close to mulch. The mulch ignited which eventually caused the combustion of the deck. After further overhaul, all units went available and returned to quarters.

Saturday, August 27 at approximately 1:16 am

E1 was dispatched on a report of injuries from a fall. Upon arrival, E1 found one Pt who had fallen approximately 15 feet onto some rocks. Bystanders reported that the PT had been unresponsive, pulse-less and not breathing, so they had performed CPR. E1 found the PT to be responsive and breathing, so no further CPR was required. Crew members began PT assessment as well as cervical spine immobilization. EMS arrived on scene and PT care was transferred before the PT was transported to an area hospital. After EMS left the scene, a second PT presented themselves to E1 with minor injuries, but refused transport.

Saturday, August 27 at approximately 7:12 am

E2 was dispatched on a residential fire alarm. Upon arrival, E2 was met by the homeowners who stated that a small fire had started under their stove, but that they had extinguished it with water prior to E2’s arrival. Crew members noted light smoke still present in the home as well as a strong odor of burned plastic. E2 assisted the homeowners with removal of the damaged materials and ventilating the home. With no further hazards found, E2 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

Saturday, August 27 at approximately 1:54 pm

E4 was dispatched on a report of injuries from a fall. Upon arrival, E4 found one PT who had fallen out of a tree after their ladder broke. E4 began PT assessment as well as taking cervical spine immobilization precautions. The PT was found to be suffering from back pain. EMS arrived on scene, PT care was transferred, and the PT was transported to an area hospital.

Sunday, August 28 at approximately 6:35 pm

E2 was dispatched on a report of a power pole on fire. E2 was out of quarters, so R1 initially responded. Upon arrival, E1 found a small fire burning insulation on the telephone lines. Upon E2’s arrival, crew members used a brief burst of water from the deck gun to put out the fire. The scene was later turned over to the electric company. With no other hazards present, all units returned to quarters.

Monday, August 29 at approximately 11:44 pm

E3 was dispatched on a report of a woman in labor. Upon arrival, E3 found PT seated in their vehicle in obvious labor. E3 began assessment of the PT and attempted to calm them down. PT had been enroute to the hospital but unable to proceed any further without help. Upon arrival of EMS, PT care was quickly transferred and the PT was transported to an area hospital with one Fire Fighter/Paramedic on board to assist with further care. 

Fire Chief's Briefing for August 18 through August 23, 2011

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of August 18 through August 23, 2011.

We responded to 55 emergency calls for service.

These can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 1

EMS/Rescue: 33

Hazardous Condition: 2

Service Call: 5

Good Intent: 7

False Call: 7

Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s activities:

Saturday, August 20 at approximately 12:58 pm

E3 and R1 were dispatched on a report of a personal injury accident, vehicle verses pedestrian. Upon arrival, E3 established command and found one PT seated on the ground with obvious tire track marks on their legs. The PT was non-critical, and had been under the vehicle assisting with a repair when it rolled forward. PT care was initiated and continued until EMS arrived on scene. Care was transferred and EMS transported the PT non-emergency to an area hospital.

Saturday, August 20 at approximately 5:32 pm

E4 responded to a reported natural gas leak. Upon arrival E4 established Incident Command. Personnel were met in the yard by the evacuated residents. The residents informed E4 that they heard and smelled a gas leak that appeared to originate from the "D" side (right side) of the residence on the outside. Personnel found a moderate leak at the meter of the gas service to the residence on the exterior D side.  All other responding units were cancelled. E4 crew members shut the pre meter valve and stopped the leak. E4 checked the residence with the gas monitor, and also opened the house up for natural ventilation. No further hazards were found. A gas company representative arrived on the scene and checked the residence with his monitor. E4 was released from the scene by the gas company rep. Command was terminated; all companies cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

Tuesday, August 23 at approximately 1:40 am

E4 was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival, E4 found one car fully involved. Crew members used a 1 ¾ hand line to extinguish the vehicle. No other hazards were present, and E4 returned to quarters.

Tuesday, August 23 at approximately 8:59 pm

E4 responded to a report of a power pole in the roadway.  While enroute the call was upgraded to a Personal Injury Accident, vehicle into a pole with a PT sill in the vehicle.  E4 arrived on scene to find three power poles snapped off and blocking the roadway.  E4 was forced to park about 500 feet away from the vehicle involved. Crew members carried equipment to the scene on foot.  Upon arriving at the vehicle, E4’s officer found one vehicle into a snapped power pole with the PT still in the vehicle.  The vehicle was clear of power lines and access to the PT was gained though the passenger door.  E4 established Incident Command and advised R1 to access the scene from the east side.  E4 assessed and began to treat the PT.  R1 arrived on scene, checked the vehicle for hazards and assisted with PT care.  PT care was then transferred to EMS, who transported the PT to an area hospital.  Command was terminated E4, R1 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

Fire Chief's Briefing for August 9 through August 17, 2011

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of August 9 through August 17, 2011.

We responded to 72 emergency calls for service.

These can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 2

EMS/Rescue: 50

Hazardous Condition: 2

Service Call: 3

Good Intent: 11

False Call: 4

Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s activities:

Tuesday, August 9 at approximately 5:18 pm

C3, E1, and E2 were dispatched to an inside investigation. Upon arrival, E1 established command and met with the responsible party. The responsible stated that a fire extinguisher had “exploded”. E1 made entry and found a dry chemical extinguisher that had discharged its contents in a mechanical room. No other hazards were present. The responsible did not know why the extinguisher discharged. All other units not on scene were cancelled en route. E1 assisted with cleaning up the dry chemical. The responsible contacted the property manager for additional cleaning assistance.

Wednesday, August 10 at approximately 5:46 am

E4 was dispatched to a report of an unresponsive person. Upon arrival, E4 found 1 PT unresponsive in bed. E4’s crew began CPR and prepared the PT for transport. EMS arrived on scene, PT care was transferred, and the PT was transported emergency traffic by EMS to an area hospital with one Firefighter/Paramedic on board to assist with PT care.

Friday, August 12 at approximately 6:53 am

E 4 responded to a report of a deer stuck in a fence. Upon arrival, E4 found a deer that had its back leg caught in a metal fence. The animal was injured and unable to free itself. The homeowner gave crew members permission to cut the fence if need be. Dispatch attempted to contact animal control and TWRA, but neither agency was available to respond to the scene. E4’s crew used bolt cutters and a halligan bar to free the animal, causing minor damage to the fence but no further harm to the animal, which fled the scene under its own power. No other damage was done, E4 returned to service.

Saturday, August 13 at approximately 1:33 pm

E2 was dispatched on a medical call for a report of CPR in progress. Upon arrival, E2 found 1 PT lying on the floor. The PT had regained spontaneous pulse and respiration due to successful CPR prior to E2’s arrival. Crew members provided supportive care to the PT and assisted EMS with preparing the PT for transport to an area hospital.

Sunday, August 14 at approximately 6:04 pm

E3 responded on a report of a grass fire. Upon arrival, crew members found a small grass fire which had been partially extinguished by a tow truck driver with a dry chemical extinguisher. E3 used the contents of one portable water can to extinguish the small fire that was rekindling and thoroughly wet the area around where the fire was. The fire was located on the side of the interstate in the grass in approximately a 10' x 2' area. Once the remaining fire was extinguished, E3 marked the fire under control and left the scene.

Tuesday, August 16 at approximately 4:42 pm

E2 was dispatched to a report of injuries from a fall. Upon arrival, E2 found one PT with obvious deformities to their left elbow. PT care was initiated before being transferred to EMS, who transported the PT non-emergency to an area hospital.

Tuesday, August 16 at approximately 10:19 pm

All units were dispatched to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, C3 noted that nothing was showing and established command before meeting with the occupant of the home. The homeowner stated that they had heard a loud boom that shook the house and then smelled smoke. Investigation of the home revealed that a motor in the washing machine had seized up while washing a load of clothing, causing the noise and the smoke. With no hazards found, all units were placed available and returned to quarters.

Wednesday, August 17 at approximately 6:47 am

L1 was dispatched on a medical call for reported injuries from a fall. L1 was dispatched due to E1 being on another call. Upon arrival L1 found one PT with obvious shortening and rotation of the leg and deformity of the hip. PT was immobilized and prepared for transport. Upon EMS arrival, PT care was transferred and the PT was transported non-emergency to an area hospital.

Wednesday, August 17 at approximately 4:35 pm

E1 responded to a report of a grass fire. Car 1 (the Fire Chief) arrived on scene first and notified E1 that there was a 25 by 30 foot area on the side of the Interstate that was on fire. Upon arrival crew members deployed a 1 ¾” foam line and extinguished the fire. Once all hazards had been mitigated E1 cleared the scene and returned to service.

Fire Chief's Briefing for August 3 through August 8, 2011

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of August 3 through August 8, 2011.

We responded to 44 emergency calls for service.

These can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 1

EMS/Rescue: 22

Hazardous Condition: 2

Service Call: 3

Good Intent: 4

False Call: 11

Other: 1

Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s emergency activities:

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at approximately 8:26 pm

C3 and E1 responded to a report of a dumpster fire endangering a residence.  While en route, dispatch informed E1 that the address was in Nashville.  E1 and C3 continued response and found a fully involved dumpster fire in the driveway of a home.  E1 extinguished the fire with foam.  Nashville Fire Department was cancelled per Car 3.  After overhaul and an additional tank of water no further hazards existed and E1 was placed available. 

Sunday, August 7, 2011 at approximately 3:58 am

E1 responded with other units to a reported head-on collision Southbound I-65 at the 73 mile marker.  Upon arrival, 2 vehicles were found in the center of the roadway with heavy front-end damage.  E1 extricated a trapped patient using the "Jaws of Life".  Following extrication, full cervical spine precautions were taken, all injuries were splinted, and an IV was established.  A total of 4 patients were transported to area hospitals with 2 patients being classified as critical.  The vehicle causing the accident was reportedly driving the wrong way up the interstate with no headlights.  E1 remained on scene after all patients were transported to mitigate all hazards and assist local police units with investigation.

Monday, August 8, 2011 at approximately 4:53 pm

E1 was dispatched on a report of 2 children locked in a non-running vehicle. E1 responded non emergency due to the short time frame in which the incident occurred. E1 arrived on scene and used the lock out kit to unlock the car without damage. The children showed no signs of any medical problems. E1 was placed available and returned to quarters.

Fire Chief's Briefing for July 25 through August 2, 2011

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of July 25 through August 2, 2011.

We responded to 72 emergency calls for service.

These can be broken down into the following categories:

EMS/Rescue: 41

Hazardous Condition: 2

Service Call: 4

Good Intent: 12

False Call: 11

Severe Weather: 2

Here is an overview of significant events from this period’s emergency activities:

Monday, July 25 at approximately 9:20 am

E2 and R1 were dispatched on a reported personal injury accident involving a motorcycle and an SUV.  Upon arrival, E2 established Command.  No extrication was needed and R1 was placed available.  E2 began PT assessment and spinal immobilization.  EMS arrived on scene and assumed PT care.  E2 assisted EMS with loading the PT for transport.  EMS transported the PT non-emergency to an area hospital.  E2 was placed available and command was terminated.

Monday, July 25 at approximately 3:53 pm

E2 and R1 were dispatched to a possible personal injury accident. Before making contact units were notified by dispatch that the true location of the incident may be in the City of Franklin. E2 and R1 dropped to non-emergency response but continued to confirm the location. Upon arriving in the area, the incident could be seen just outside the city limits and Franklin Fire was already on scene. E2 continued to the scene and canceled R1. Upon arrival, Franklin Incident Command asked if Brentwood E2 could assist with patient packaging and leak control from the vehicle. Crewmembers began assisting EMS with loading two of the four patients while another member of E2 began to control the fuel leak and shut off the power to the vehicle, which was heavily damaged. After loading the patients E2 was released by Command with Franklin Fire remaining on the scene until the vehicle was removed.

Monday, July 25 at approximately 9:34 pm

E4 and E2 responded to a reported gas leak in a home. Upon arrival, E4 established Incident Command and ensured that all occupants were out of the home. E4’s crew immediately secured the gas meter and spoke to the homeowner.  The homeowner stated that they heard a loud "bang" and then smelled gas in the garage.  E4 entered the home to find that a shelf with paint cans had fallen, which caused one of the spray paint cans to discharge.  Command cancelled all other companies, then opened the garage doors and ventilated the home before turning the gas meter back on and re-lighting the pilot light to the gas water heater.  The homeowner was advised to check the pilot lights on any HVAC units.  No other hazards were found, Command terminated, Engine 4 in service.

Saturday, July 30 at approximately 7:51 am

L1 and E2 were dispatched on a reported commercial fire alarm with fire suppression system activation. L1 arrived on scene first and established Command. During the course of investigation, active electrical arcing was found in the ceiling of a server room, which had caused the suppression system to activate. Power to the area was shut off and an electrician was called to make repairs. Command was transferred to E2, who utilized their TIC and air monitor to ensure that the surrounding rooms were clear as well. The building manager was also advised to have his suppression system re-charged as soon as possible.

Saturday, July 30 at approximately 7:57 am

E1, L1, C3 and E4 were dispatched on a reported lighting strike at a residence. Upon arrival, C3 established Command and reported nothing showing from the outside of the home. E1 made contact with the homeowner and began searching the residence for signs of fire. A light odor of smoke was present in the structure, and crewmembers found an area of sheetrock in an upstairs room that appeared to have been ‘blown out’ by the lightning strike. Crewmembers next went into the attic, and found signs of a lightning strike in the area of the chimney. L1 was utilized to gain access to the roof to further investigate the chimney, but no other signs or hazards were found. After a thorough check of the residence with the TIC, it was determined that there was no active fire present. The homeowner was advised to contact their insurance company and call back if any further hazards presented themselves.

Fire Chief's Briefing for July 19 through July 24, 2011

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of July 19 through July 24, 2011.

We responded to 48 emergency calls for service.

These can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 2

EMS/Rescue: 31

Hazardous Condition: 1

Service Call: 5

Good Intent: 2

False Call: 7

Here is an overview of significant events from this period's emergency activities:


Tuesday, July 19 at approximately 6:08 pm

All Brentwood Fire and Rescue units were dispatched for a report of a residential structure fire. The caller reported that the columns on the front of their home were on fire. E2 and R1 were the first units to arrive on scene and reported that there were no visible flames or signs of smoke. After establishing command, they met with the homeowner, who stated that the fire had been extinguished with a bucket of water. All other responding units were cancelled by command. Investigation by E2’s crew found that it appeared the fire was started by discarded smoking materials. With no further hazards found, E2 and R1 went available.

Thursday, July 21 at approximately 1:30 pm

E3 was dispatched on a report of two children locked in a non-running vehicle at an area gas station.  Upon arrival, crew members found a non-running vehicle with two children locked inside.  E3 used their lockout kit to unlock the vehicle’s door.  The children were reunited with their mother and had no signs of heat related illness.  E3 marked available and left the scene.

Thursday, July 21 at approximately 6:03 pm

All Brentwood Fire and Rescue units responded on a reported residential structure fire. Upon arrival E4 established Incident Command. Personnel were met by the residents who stated that there had been a small fire in a pan on the stove. Personnel entered the structure and found a light haze of smoke and that the fire had been contained to the pan on the stove and had self extinguished. All other units were cancelled. Command was terminated. E-4 remained on the scene to ventilate the residence. Once ventilation was complete E-4 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

Friday, July 22 at approximately 4:18 pm

E1 was dispatched on a report of an unresponsive person. Upon arrival the PT was determined to be apneic and pulseless, and bystanders had already begun CPR. E1 took over CPR and assisted EMS with both further interventions and packaging the PT for transport to an area hospital. One Fire Fighter/Paramedic and one Engineer/EMT-IV rode in with EMS to assist with further PT care while en-route to the hospital.

Saturday, July 23 at approximately 1:46 pm

E2 was dispatched to the bike trail for a report of one PT with a possible broken leg from a bicycle accident. Upon arrival in the area, a local homeowner transported E2’s crew and equipment to the PT. E2 requested Squad 3 (Station 3’s pickup truck) to be used for PT transport. E2’s crew assessed the pt and provided treatment. Squad 3 arrived and transported the EMS crew and its equipment to the PT. The PT was loaded into the bed of Squad 3 and transported to the EMS unit. EMS transported non-emergency to an area hospital.

Saturday, July 23 at approximately 22:35 pm

E3 was dispatched to a report of a one vehicle accident. Upon arrival, E3 found 1 PT still in the vehicle. The vehicle had suffered heavy damage, and the driver was unrestrained. The PT was apneic and pulseless. EMS arrived on scene, and PT care was transferred. E3 assisted with further care before clearing the scene.

Fire Chief's Briefing for July 13 through July 18, 2011

Here is a summary of Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of July 13 through July 18, 2011.

We responded to 53 emergency calls for service.

These calls can be broken down into the following categories:

Fire: 2

EMS/Rescue: 30

Hazardous Condition: 1

Service Call: 5

Good Intent: 3

False Call: 12

Here are some highlights from this period’s emergency activities:

Friday, July 15 at approximately 3:51 pm:

E3 was dispatched on a report of a child locked in a vehicle.  Upon arrival, E3’s crew found one child sitting in a locked vehicle.  The mother stated that the child had been in the vehicle for approximately five minutes.  E3 used their lock out kit to open the car door without damage. The uninjured child was removed from the car and given to its mother. 

Monday, July 18 at approximately 8:59 am:

All fire units were dispatched on a report of a Commercial Structure Fire.  E3 was the first due unit, and upon arrival on scene, found a four story hotel with smoke showing from a dryer vent on the back of the building. E3 established Command and began investigating to find the source of the smoke.  Command was met by the maintenance manager, who stated that the towels in the dryer had caught fire.  He also stated that he had used a 5 lb. Dry Chemical Extinguisher on the dryer.  Upon investigating, Command determined that the fire was out.  All responding units were staged at their present location.  E3’s Firefighter pulled the towels out of the dryer and moved them outdoors due to the fact that they were still smoldering.  Franklin Fire Department, who had responded per the automatic aid agreement between Brentwood and Franklin, extinguished the still smoldering towels outside. E3 crewmembers assisted with ventilation of the 1st floor East Wing of the hotel to remove any remaining smoke.  Franklin Fire was released from the scene.   E3 checked all of the rooms on the 1st Floor of the East Wing for signs of smoke.  Once the East Wing was cleared, crewmembers were able to reset the fire alarm system. Two employees from the business were treated by EMS for smoke exposure and transported to an area hospital due to their efforts to extinguish the fire.

Monday, July 18 at approximately 11:53 am:

E2 was dispatched to a report of 1 PT possibly suffering from heat stroke. Upon arrival, E2 found 1 PT seated in a chair under a tree unresponsive and not breathing. CPR was initiated and defibrillation was performed. Once EMS arrived on scene, PT care was transferred and the PT was loaded into the ambulance for emergency transport to an area hospital with one Firefighter/Paramedic on board to assist with continued care.

Monday, July 18 at approximately 5:52 pm:

E3 was dispatched on a report of an individual who had fallen and hit their head.  Upon arrival, E3 found the PT seated in a chair exhibiting signs of an altered level of consciousness as well as head trauma and pain in the area of their spine. Upon EMS arrival, patient care was transferred and a detailed patient report was given. E3 assisted EMS with packaging the PT for transport and loading them into the ambulance.  EMS transported non-emergency to an area hospital. 

Monday, July 18 at approximately 7:52 pm

E3 was dispatched on a Fire Department Assist for a report of a strange odor inside a residence.  E3 responded non-emergency to this call.  E3 investigated with an air monitor and found no hazards.  E3 advised the homeowner to call back if the odor persisted or if they began to feel sick.  No further call was received.