Reports released for the week of July 1-7, 2012 from the Brownwood Fire Department include 28 medical emergencies, 1 motor vehicle accident, 3 fire calls, 1 animal rescue, and 2 hazardous material calls.

Reports of interest include:

Sunday July 1

7:47pm – BFD performed smoke removal in the 1000 block of W Commerce. They responded to a smell of smoke. After investigating, nothing was found.

Monday, July 2

1:34pm – BFD responded to a fire call in the 2400 block of Greenway to investigate smell of smoke in a home.  Fire Crews used thermal camera but were unable to detect anything hot or overheated.  Attic was also checked and cleared. Smoke detectors were present and operating properly.

Wednesday July 4

4:37pm – BFD responded to a vehicle fire in the 2100 block of Main Blvd. Crews arrived on scene to find vehicle fully involved.  Firefighters extinguished fire.  Vehicle fire caused minor damage to house and electrical/phone lines going to the home.

9:54pm – BFD responded to a fire call on County Road 234.  On arrival, no flames were showing and was informed that no assistance was needed.

Thursday July 5

12:01am – BFD responded to a motor vehicle accident at the corner of Melwood/Gill Street involving a single vehicle vs. utility pole. Fire Crews checked for injuries.

9:25am – BFD Fire & Rescue responded to 516 E Commerce regarding an animal rescue.  Arrived on scene to find a high angle rescue was required for 2 dogs at the bottom of the spillway on the Pecan Bayou.  Firefighters used rope equipment for rescue.  Firefighter repelled to bottom of spillway and lifted dog using a soft lifting sack.  Dog was turned over to animal control officer. The 2nd dog was not able to be caught.

Saturday July 7

2:04pm – BFD responded to a gas leak in the 2100 block of Ave B.  Firefighters plugged line and notified Atmos.