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 59 calls this week.
Abdominal pain 1
Agency assistance 1
Alarm 1
Allergies/sting 2
Breathing 3
Cardiac arrest 1
Chest pain 1
Falls 10
Fire 3
Fire alarm 4
Fire public education 2
Heart problem 2
Odor investigation 1
Patient transport 9
Psychiatric 1
Sick person 4
Special event 3
Stab/Gunshot 1
Suspicious person 1
Trauma 1
Unconscious 6
Unknown problem 1
Sept. 29:
Allergies/Sting: Rescue 11 responded to a report of a Scorpion Sting. Against medical advice, the patient refused transport to a hospital.
Cardiac Arrest: Rescue 11 and Rescue 31 responded to a cardiac arrest. Resuscitation efforts initiated but were unsuccessful. Patient pronounced deceased.
Sept. 30:
Unconscious: Rescue 31 and Rescue 32 responded for a person passing out. One patient transported to Mesa View Regional Hospital.
Fire Alarm: Engine 31 responded for a General Fire Alarm. Found that dust set off the alarm and panel was reset.
Oct. 1:
Chest Pain: Rescue 11 and Rescue 32 responded to the reports of a person having chest pain. Patient was treated and transported to Mesa View Regional.
Allergies/Sting: Rescue 11 responded to the reports of a possible allergic reaction. Patient was treated but refused transport to hospital.
Oct.2
Unconscious: Rescue 31, Rescue 32 and Engine 31 responded to an unresponsive person. Rescue 31 transported one person to Dixie Regional Medical Center.
Fire Public Education: Fire Prevention show for Fire Public Education
Oct. 3:
Stab/Gunshot: Rescue 11 and Rescue 32 responded to a report of a Gunshot Wound. One patient was treated and transported to Mesa View Regional Hospital with life threatening injuries.
Special Event: Truck 31 provided Fire Prevention Training at Mesquite Sunshine Academy.
Oct. 4:
Trauma: Rescue 31 responded to a report of a Traumatic Injury. Patient was treated on scene, but refused transport to a hospital against medical advice.
Fire Alarm: Engine 31 responded to a report of a smoke detector chirping. Assisted homeowner with battery change. No further assistance requested.
Oct. 5:
Psychiatric: Rescue 11 was dispatched for a possible psychiatric issue. Patient was assessed and refused transport to the hospital.
Heart Problem: Rescue 31 and Rescue 32 responded to the reports of a person having heart problems. Patient was treated and transported to Dixie Regional Medical Center.
