Reports released for the period of September 7-13, 2015 from the Brownwood Fire Department include 34 medical emergencies, 7 fire calls, and 10 motor vehicle accidents.
Reports of interest that the Brownwood Fire Department responded to include:
Tuesday, September 8
*7:42 AM – Brownwood Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident with no injuries at Indian Creek Drive and 1st Street.
*2:24 PM – Brownwood Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident in the 900 block of C. C. Woodson.
*2:43 PM – Brownwood Fire Department was called to a fire at a property on Country Oaks Lane.
*4:33 PM – Brownwood Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident at 2nd Street and Hawkins where a single vehicle caused damage to 5 parked vehicles. The driver was transported by EMS.
*6:53 PM – Brownwood Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of 3rd Street and Avenue K. Firefighters arrived on the scene of a hit and run. Two vehicles were struck; however there were no injuries.
Wednesday, September 9
*8:10 AM – Brownwood Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 1500 block of Main Street. Fire crews arrived on scene for a minor accident where all occupants were out of the vehicle and had no injuries.
*11:00 AM – Brownwood Fire Department was dispatched to a fire call in the 1600 block of Slayden Street regarding the smell of gas. Fire crews investigated the area, but nothing was found.
Thursday, September 10
*3:21 PM – Brownwood Fire Department was called to a fire on Briarcrest Drive, as requested by Early Volunteer Fire Department to assist on a structure fire. Fire crews arrived on scene to find moderate smoke coming from the roofline. The fire progression was quickly stopped.
*4:23 PM – Brownwood Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident with no injuries in the 2700 block of Southside Drive.
*7:52 PM – Brownwood Fire Department was dispatched to a fire call in the 5100 block of County Road 234. Firefighters arrived on scene with Brookesmith Volunteer Fire Department to investigate a report of an explosion. After multiple units searched the area, nothing was found and the incident was determined to be a false alarm.
Friday, September 11
*5:59 AM – Brownwood Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident at FM 2125 and Temple Street where a single vehicle struck a tree. The occupant was extricated and loaded for transport by helicopter to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.
*2:59 PM – Brownwood Fire Department was called to a fire in the 500 block of Lee Street. Firefighters arrived on scene to find that a light ballast had overheated. The light was disconnected.
Friday, September 11
*4:31 PM – Brownwood Fire Department was dispatched to a fire call at Main Street and Austin Avenue regarding a vehicle fire. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire.
Saturday, September 12
*4:30 PM – Brownwood Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on FM 2125 involving a single vehicle with entrapment. Firefighters extricated the occupant and assisted with preparing for transport.
*10:06 PM – Brownwood Fire Department was dispatched to a fire call in the 1100 block of Phillips Drive where they arrived on scene to find a small fire burning in the back yard of the residence. The home owner was advised of city ordinance of no burning in the city limits.
Sunday, September 13
*3:57 PM – Brownwood Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident at Brady Avenue and 8th Street where a vehicle had struck a telephone pole. No injuries were reported and Oncor was notified.
*3:39 PM – Brownwood Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident in the1500 block of Main Street involving a single motorcycle. Firefighters assisted with patient care until Air Med helicopter landed and prepared for transport.