ARCADIA FIRE DEPT. RECEIVES GRANT
FOR CRITICAL NEW RESCUE EQUIPMENT
Three Pediatric Spinal Immobilization Boards
Included in $5,000 Donation

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2008) – Arroyo Insurance Services and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company will award a $5,000 grant to the Arcadia Fire Department to purchase a carbon monoxide blood monitor and new pediatric rescue boards.
“This monitor is the only non-invasive medical device approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to detect carbon monoxide in the blood,” said Fire Chief Tony Trabbie. “The device provides quick and accurate results, which is ideal for assessing firefighters who are working on the scene of a fire or for checking victims. Carbon monoxide poisoning is hard to easily diagnose because its symptoms are similar to fatigue or flu.”
“Our local firefighters deserve to be working with the best equipment available,” said Craig Tom of Arroyo Insurance Services. “We’re proud to help in such an important way, knowing so many people will benefit from this rescue equipment for several years to come.”
“The pediatric spinal immobilization boards were designed with pediatric patients in mind and offers quick, comfortable and easy full-body immobilization of children,”  said Chief Trabbie. “At the present time, Arcadia Fire Department does not have these specific boards.”
Chief Trabbie, Arcadia firefighters, and executives from Arroyo Insurance and Fireman’s Fund came together for a special recognition event Wednesday, Oct.22, where the grant package was formally presented.
The grant package is part of a nationwide philanthropic initiative funded by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. The program is designed to provide needed equipment, training and educational tools to local fire departments. Since 2004, Fireman’s Fund has issued grants to more than 1,100 different departments totaling more than $20 million. Independent insurance agencies that sell Fireman’s Fund products are able to direct these grants to support fire stations and other fire prevention organizations in their communities.  Arroyo Insurance Services was instrumental in directing this specific donation to Arcadia.
About Arroyo Insurance Services
Established in 1986, Arroyo Insurance Services, Inc. has grown to over 85 employees. Arroyo holds licenses in 47 states allowing it to service nationwide accounts. It offers a number of products, including employee benefits , fully and self-funded medical plans, 401(k), life, disability, long term care, vision, and dental. To learn more about Arroyo Insurance Services, go to www.arroyoinsurance.com.
About Fireman’s Fund
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is a premier property and casualty insurance company providing personal, commercial and specialty insurance products nationwide.  It is rated 'AA-' by Standard & Poor’s Rating Services.  Founded in 1863 with a mission to support firefighters, Fireman’s Fund continues this effort today through it national philanthropic efforts. Fireman’s Fund is a member of the Allianz Group (NYSE: AZ), one of the world’s largest providers of insurance and other financial services. For more information, visit www.firemansfund.com.