Arcadia Fire Department Weekly Report for the week of June 10 -June 16, 2018

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of June 10 – June 16, 2018. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time period:

Sunday, June 10th

At 7:03 p.m., Engine 105 and Truck 105 responded to a flooded condition in the 12300 block of Lower Azusa Road. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a sprinkler head activated for an unknown reason with a large amount of water present in a warehouse. No fire and smoke were present at the location. Fire crews shut off the valve to the sprinkler system and removed the water with a vacuum and squeegees. The property was released to an on scene fire alarm technician.

Monday, June 11th

At 6:54 p.m., Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in the 1000 block of North First Avenue. Fire crews arrived to find a one-year-old infant presenting seizure-like activity. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including oxygen therapy, 12-lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and blood glucose monitoring. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) for further evaluation and treatment.

Tuesday, June 12th

At 8:20 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical assist in the 200 block of West Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, fire crews found a 46-year-old male experiencing leg pain after falling from a horse. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including intravenous access, 12-lead cardiac monitoring, and splinting the injured leg. The patient was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Wednesday, June 13th

At 6:30 p.m., Engine 107 and Truck 105 responded to a major flooded condition in the 1400 block of North Rancho Road. Fire crews arrived to find a residential basement completely filled with water. Power to the residence was shut off and three separate sump pumps were used to remove the water. Investigation revealed the homeowner had been away for several days and returned to find the basement filled with water. A damaged water line to the water heater triggered the flooding.

Thursday, June 14th

At 11:35 a.m., Engine 107 and Monrovia Squad 101 responded to a medical assist in the 00 block of North Fifth Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated an elderly male experiencing head pain after a mechanical fall. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including 12-lead cardiac monitoring, blood glucose check, and intravenous access. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Friday, June 15th

At 1:23 p.m., Engine 106 responded to an animal rescue at 400 South Baldwin Avenue. Fire crews arrived to find mall security and animal control on scene, advising a dog was in a locked vehicle and the owner was unable to be located. Fire personnel used lock out tools to unlock a door and removed the dog from the hot vehicle. Animal control left a citation in the vehicle, took custody of dog, and secured the vehicle.

Saturday, June 16th

At 10:19 a.m., Engine 105, Truck 105, Urban Search and Rescue 106, along with Monrovia Truck 101, Pasadena Urban Search and Rescue 32, Rescue Ambulance 105, Rescue Ambulance 106, and Battalion 105 responded to a two vehicle injury traffic collision in the 300 block of West Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, fire personnel found one vehicle dangling into a flood control channel and the driver trapped, requiring extrication. The vehicle was stabilized using chains and heavy duty straps; a tow truck also assisted. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including full spinal immobilization, oxygen therapy, and 12-lead cardiac monitoring. Three patients were transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment. Arcadia Police also responded to the scene.

During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department conducted a total of 321 hours of training. Some of the subjects covered were: Hose Evolutions, Ladder Evolutions, Ventilation Techniques, Salvage and Overhaul Techniques, Tiller Certification, Defensive Driving, Engine Company Equipment, Search and Rescue, Communications, EOC Operations, Records Management, Fire Suppression Tactics, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Truck Operations, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic Continuing Education, Hazardous Materials, Lighting Operations, Rope Rescue, Incident Command, Pre-Incident Planning, Supervision and Management, and Standard Operating Guideline Review.

Volunteer Activity

During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department had a total of 36 hours of volunteer services. Specifically, volunteers from the community donated their time to assist the Department with administrative, fire prevention, and miscellaneous duties.