Some calls that Mesquite Fire and Rescue receives are not always included in the report, as a synopsis is not received. To show the amount of work our Fire and Rescue workers do, we are including a weekly roster of stats. The Mesquite Fire Department received 52 calls this week.
Allergies/Sting 1
Back pain 1
Breathing 3
Chest pain 1
Convulsions 2
Diabetic 1
Fire 9
Fire investigation 1
Heart problem 2
MVA w/injury 2
Patient transport 12
Sick person 11
Stroke 2
Unconscious 4
Aug. 22:
Fire Investigation: Battalion 3 responded to a citizen complaint of large flames near Horizon and Hafen. Control burn was being conducted.
Breathing: Rescue 31 and Rescue 32 responded to a person complaining of difficulty breathing. Rescue 31 transported one person to Mesa View Hospital.
Aug. 23:
Diabetic: Rescue 31 and Rescue 32 dispatched to the report of a diabetic problem. No patient was found.
Aug. 24:
Stroke (CVA): Rescue 31 responded with Beaver Dam on an agency assist for a possible stroke. Patient was transported by Beaver Dam Fire.
MVA with Injury: Rescue 31 and Rescue 11 responded on an agency assist with Beaver Dam for a motor vehicle accident with injury. One Person was transported by Rescue 11 to Mesa View Regional Hospital.
Aug. 25:
Chest Pain: Rescue 31 and Engine 31 responded for a person having chest pain. One patient transported to Mesa View Regional Hospital.
Fire: Engine 31 and Rescue 31 responded to a call of visible fire and smoke. On arrival, crews found 3-4 small bushes on fire and smoldering. Crews quickly extinguished the fires.
Aug. 26:
Sick Person: Rescue 11 and Rescue 32 responded to the reports of a sick person. Patient was transported to Mesa View Regional.
Heart Problem: Rescue 11 and Rescue 32 responded to a patient experiencing heart problems Patient refused transport Against Medical Advice.
Aug. 27:
Breathing: Rescue 11 and Rescue 32 responded to the reports of a person having difficulty breathing. Patient was treated and transported to Mesa View Regional.
Aug. 28:
Unconscious: Rescue 11 and Rescue 32 responded to the reports of an Unconscious victim. Patient was transported to Mesa View Regional.
Unconscious: Rescue 31 responded to a report of unconsciousness. Rescue 31 transported 1 patient to Mesa View Regional Hospital.