Reports released for the period of December 8 – 21, 2014 from the Brownwood Fire Department include 48 medical emergencies, 7 fire call, 6 motor vehicle accidents, 2 hazardous materials calls and 2 electrical calls.
Reports of interest that the Brownwood Fire Department responded to include:
Monday, December 8
*2:34 PM – BFD responded to the report of a gas leak on Memorial Park Drive. Firefighters assisted with traffic control during this hazardous materials call.
Tuesday, December 9
*7:19 AM – BFD was dispatched to a grass fire on West Hwy 67, which was out upon arrival.
*11:41 AM – BFD responded to a single motor vehicle accident in the 3100 block of West Hwy 67.
*10:05 PM – BFD was called to investigate the smell of gas in the 2800 block of Southside Drive, nothing was found.
Wednesday, December 10
*7:35 PM – BFD responded to a two-vehicle accident in the 2800 block of South Hwy 377. Firefighters provided first aid and loaded the patient for transport.Thursday, December 11
*2:50 AM – BFD was dispatched to the 3600 block of Milam Drive regarding an electrical problem. Firefighters investigated heat around an electrical plug. Ventilation was required and the breaker was turned off.
*9:50 AM – BFD was called to the 400 block of Whaley Street where firefighters responded to the report of a sparking power line. The power company was contacted.
*3:30 PM – BFD responded to a single vehicle accident in the 2000 block of Coggin Avenue. A vehicle had struck a pole. Firefighters loaded the vehicle’s occupant for transport.
*4:33 PM – BFD responded to a motor vehicle accident with no injuries at Austin & Commerce.
Saturday, December 13
*9:41 AM – BFD was called to the 2800 block of Southside Drive regarding a smoke detector malfunction.
Monday, December 15
*9:20 PM – BFD was called to investigate a smoke scare in the 4400 block of Redbird Drive. Firefighters arrived on scene to find burning leaves and advised occupants of city burn codes.
Wednesday, December 17
*12:07 AM – BFD was called to a house fire in the 3200 block of 4th Street.
Thursday, December 18
*10:52 AM – BFD responded to a dumpster fire in the area of 10th Street and Avenue B. Firefighters extinguished the fire.
Saturday, December 20
*1:09 PM – BFD was dispatched to a vehicle fire in the 100 block of CC Woodson. Firefighters extinguished a vehicle engine fire.
*1:50 PM – BFD responded to a motor vehicle accident at 15th Street and Coggin Avenue. Firefighters checked for injuries and provided first aid.
*4:41 PM – BFD responded to an alarm system activation in the 100 block of Melwood Street. Firefighters found nothing and the alarm was reset.
*7:14 PM – BFD responded to a two-vehicle accident at E. Commerce and Opal Street. Firefighters assisted with loading of a patient for transport.
