Reports released for the week of February 24-March 2, 2013 from the Brownwood Fire Department include 18 medical emergencies, 7 fire calls, 2 motor vehicle accidents and 2 hazardous materials call.
Reports of interest include:
Sunday, February 24
*4:06 AM – BFD responded to a single vehicle accident on US Hwy 67W. Patient was transported to Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
*4:17 AM – BFD was dispatched to a hazardous materials call in the 2800 block of Southside Drive. The incident was determined to be a gas leak.
*3:21 PM – BFD was called to the 3900 block of Crestridge Drive regarding a downed power line.
Monday, February 25
*6:58 PM – BFD was called to a fire in the 300 block of Main Street regarding an arcing transformer. Upon fire crews’ arrival no arcing was visible; however oil was leaking from transformer.
*10:51 PM – BFD was called to the 4000 block of 4th Street regarding a downed power line. The line was later determined to be TV cables that had tree limbs in them.Wednesday, February 27
*10:01 AM – BFD was dispatched to a fire on County Road 498. Firefighters were responding to the report of a small grass fire which was threatening a nearby structure. Fire crews arrived on scene to find small logs burning in a field.
*10:29 PM – BFD was called to a fire in the 3300 block of 1st Street. Firefighters responded to a call of a carbon dioxide alarm activation. A gas monitor was used and high levels of CO2 were detected. The gas was shut off and residents were advised to spend the night elsewhere.
*11:52 PM – BFD was dispatched to a fire call in the 1100 block of Fisk Avenue regarding a general fire alarm activation. Firefighters investigated and then reset the alarm.
Thursday, February 28
*10:34 AM – BFD responded to a two vehicle accident in the 600 block of Main Street. Firefighters checked for injuries and provided first aid.
*3:20 PM – BFD was dispatched to a fire call in the 1800 block of Vincent Street. Fire crews responded to the report of a smoke detector activation. The home was checked with a thermal camera and nothing was found.
Saturday, March 2
*8:58 AM – BFD responded to a two vehicle accident with no injuries at 10th Street and Avenue B.
