Reports released for the week of January 30th through February 5th from the Brownwood Fire Department indicate responses to 22 medical emergencies, 6 motor vehicle accidents, 8 fire calls, 3 false alarms, 1 public service call and 3 hazardous material calls.
Calls of interest include:
Sunday, January 30
*10:40am-BFD responded to the 1500 block of Phillips Drive. Firefighters arrived on scene to investigate the activation of a carbon monoxide detector. A gas detector was used and house was found to be clear.
*5:05pm-BFD was dispatched to a grass fire in the 4400 block of Mimosa Drive. Fire crews arrived to find a grassfire in the alley way. Firefighters extinguished the fire.
Monday, January 31
*9:14pm- BFD was called to investigate a hazardous condition. The residence’s carbon monoxide detector had activated. Firefighters investigated and then advised occupants to replace the batteries.
Tuesday, February 1
*9:42am-BFD was dispatched to the 500 block of FM 45 regarding a motor vehicle accident. A truck had slid off the road due to ice. One occupant was transported by Guardian EMS.
*5:23pm-BFD responded to a one vehicle roll over with no injuries at N US 183 at FM 1467.
*9:41pm-BFD was called to a vehicle fire in the 700 block of W Commerce Street. Firefighters arrived on scene to a vehicle fully engulfed. Live ammunition was inside the vehicle. Fire was extinguished.
Wednesday, February 2
*6:35am- BFD was dispatched to a single vehicle accident with injuries on N Hwy 279.
*9:48am-BFD responded to a fire call in the 500 block of Fisk Avenue. Fire crews arrived to find smoke in the building. Firefighters investigated and found heater unit motor smoking.
*11:49am- BFD was called to a single vehicle accident with no injuries on S Hwy 377.
*12:06pm- BFD was called to a fire in the 6000 block of N Hwy 183. Firefighters arrived on scene with Early Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters extinguished fire. Fire Marshall was contacted to investigate.
*12:20pm-BFD responded to a fire call in the 100 block of Ivanhoe Lane. A smoke detector had activated and no fire was found. Firefighters changed the batteries in detector for the occupants then cleared the scene.
*3:21pm- BFD was dispatched to a single vehicle accident with injuries at Carnegie & Adams St. The patient was taken by Guardian EMS and transported to BRMC.
*4: 12pm- Public Service Call. Arrived on scene at BRMC to assist Air Evac with landing zone. Due to icing, the original landing zone was a hazard.
*10:16pm- Fire Call 8225 CR 328 Blanket. Arrived on scene with Blanket VFD to find a large shop fire. Fire was brought under control. Fire Marshal was notified to investigate.
Thursday, January, 3
*1:13pm-BFD was called to the 2100 block of 9th St. The incident was determined to be steam or vapor thought to be smoke. After investigation, all units cleared the scene.
*1:18pm-BFD was responded to a single vehicle rollover with injury on Hwy 67. The patient was loaded with Guardian EMS.
*2:18pm-BFD was dispatched to a single vehicle rollover on N US 377.
*3:25pm- BFD responded to a false alarm at 2700 Vincent, East Elementary. The fire alarm was activated by mistake.
Friday, February 4
*9:28pm-BFD responded to a possible gas leak in the 1500 block of Market Place. After investigation, it was discovered that the pilot light on the water heater was out. Firefighters re-lit pilot light and cleared the scene.
*9:38pm-BFD was dispatched to a single vehicle accident in the 1300 block of 3rd St. There were no injuries.
Saturday, February 5
*2:08am-BFD responded to a hazardous material call in the 2200 block of 13th. Firefighters investigated the smell of gas. No hazard was found.
*8:07pm-BFD responded to a fire call at 605 Depot. Firefighters arrived to find nothing showing. The alarm panel was reset.
