BFDlogoSmallReports released for the week of November 25-December 1, 2012 from the Brownwood Fire Department include 15 medical emergencies, 6 fire calls, 1 agency assist, and one hazardous material calls.

Reports of interest include:

November 25

*1:17 p.m. – BFD was dispatched to a fire call in the 200 block of Main Blvd. The incident was determined to be an electrical/wiring problem.  Oncor was notified.

*10:01 p.m. – BFD was called to a fire on FM 45.  Firefighters arrived on scene to a fully involved vehicle fire. Firefighters extinguished fire.

November 27

*1:09 p.m. – BFD was called to a fire in the area of Bluffview and Santa Clara. Fire units responded to a grass fire in the alley; however, arrived to find the fire was out.  Firefighters wet the area for hot spots.

*2:21 p.m. – BFD was dispatched on a fire call on S US Highway 377.  Firefighters responded to a possible fire on Westridge Drive.  Upon arrival, nothing was found.

November 28

*2:51 a.m. – BFD received a hazardous materials call in the 2700 block of 1st Street. Firefighters responded to a call regarding an odd smell in a residence.  Firefighters were not able to detect any odors.

*11:23 a.m. – BFD was called to a fire in the 1500 block of Terrace Drive.  Firefighters responded to an apartment fire.  Upon arrival the fire was out.  Firefighters performed overhaul and ventilation to confirm fire was completely extinguished.

*6:54 p.m. – BFD was dispatched to a fire in the 7800 block of CR 225 where the alarm was activated by construction company.  There was no fire, rather unintentional alarm activation.

November 30

*12:55 a.m. – BFD was called to an agency assist in the 4000 block of E. Commerce.  Firefighters assisted the Brownwood Police Department with a thermal imaging camera.

*7:20 p.m. – BFD was called to a fire on CR 135.  Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire inside a garage. Firefighters extinguished the fire.  The fire marshall was requested.