Reports released for the week of August 15th through August 21st, 2010 from Brownwood Fire Department indicate response to 34 medical emergencies, 5 motor vehicle accidents, 1 false alarm, 1 faulty smoke detector, 4 fire calls and 1 hazardous material call.
Calls of interest included:
Monday, August 16
*At 1:00pm BFD responded to a call regarding the smell of smoke at Bank of America which determined to be electrical problems.
* At 7:32pm BFD responded to a two vehicle accident at Austin & Cordell. One person was transported by Guardian EMS.
Tuesday, August 17
*At 8:35pm, BFD responded to a report of an oil well leaking hazardous materials. Firefighters used Chem boots and Level B splash suits. They built a temporary burm to stop the flow of hazardous materials. According to BFD, because of the large area, it took firefighters over 2 hours to control/contain the spill.
Wednesday, August 18
*At 3:52pm, BFD responded to a 1 vehicle accident. Car struck building. Patient was transported by Guardian EMS.
Thursday, August 19
*At 4:06pm, BFD responded to a trash can burning. The fire caused damage to a column of the building.
Friday, August 20
*At 4:01pm, BFD responded to a call in the 1700 block of Vincent. There was smoke in the house from smoldering insulation in the attic the report states.
Saturday, August 21
*At 2:10pm, BFD responded to a 1 vehicle rollover at Camp Bowie. Occupants were transported by Guardian EMS.
Citizens are reminded that Brown County is currently under a Burn Ban.
