Reports released for the week of October 14-20, 2012 from the Brownwood Fire Department include 11 medical emergencies, 3 motor vehicle accidents, 3 fire calls, 1 lock-in and 2 public assistance calls.

Reports of Interest Include:

Tuesday, October 16

*1:42pm – BFD responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 1900 block of Austin Avenue where a single vehicle struck a fence.  Firefighters checked for injuries and provided first aid.

*9:57pm – BFD was called to the 3500 block of Rhodes Road where firefighters investigated a smoke alarm sounding.  Firefighters changed the batteries.

*10:20pm – BFD was dispatched to a fire call in the area of Avenue D and Vincent.  Firefighters responded to a tree which was on fire.  The fire was extinguished and the tree was removed to avoid a hazardous condition.

Thursday, October 18

*2:13 – BFD was called to a fire in the 2600 block of Cleburne Avenue.  Fire crews were dispatched to investigate a downed power line which was later determined to be a phone line.  Firefighters moved the line.

*4:57pm – BFD responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 700 block of Coleman Street involving a motorcycle.  Patient was loaded with Guardian EMS for transport

*10:46pm – BFD was dispatched to a fire call in the 500 block of W, Commerce regarding a fire alarm that had activated.  After the investigation, it was determined that steam from the water heater activated the alarm.

Friday, October 19

*7:09pm – BFD was called to a child locked in a vehicle in the 2200 block of Center Avenue.  A 1-year-old child was locked in a vehicle.  Firefighters unlocked the vehicle and returned the child to the parent unharmed.

Saturday, October 20

*1:50pm – BFD responded to a two-vehicle accident in the 300 block of N. Main Street.  One patient was loaded into a Guardian EMS ambulance for transport.