Arcadia Fire Department Weekly Report for week of April 22 – April 28, 2018

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of April 22 – April 28, 2018. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time period:

Sunday, April 22nd

At 1:10 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical assist in the 200 block of West Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 50- year-old female experiencing syncope. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including 12-lead cardiac monitoring, glucose check, and intravenous access. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Monday, April 23rd

At 12:29 a.m., Engine 105, Truck 105, Rescue

Ambulance 105, and Battalion 105 along with Monrovia Engine 101, and San Marino Rescue Ambulance 91 responded to a traffic collision in the 12300 block of Lower Azusa Road. Fire personnel arrived to find a passenger van that had struck a tree, overturned, and had two occupants trapped inside. Both patients were extricated using Hurst rescue tools and suffered mild to moderate injuries. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including full spinal immobilization, intravenous access, medication therapy, oxygen therapy, needle thoracotomy, and 12-lead cardiac monitoring. Both patients were transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital Trauma Center for further evaluation and treatment. Arcadia Police also responded to the incident.

Tuesday, April 24th

At 8:44 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical assist in the 200 block of West Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 25- year-old male experiencing head pain after a mechanical trip and fall. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including oxygen therapy, cervical spine assessment, and pain management. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Wednesday, April 25th

At 7:25 p.m., Engine 105, Engine 106, Truck 105, and Battalion 105 responded to an electrical fire in the 00 block of West Wistaria Avenue. Fire crews arrived to find light smoke in a single family residence. Investigation revealed a battery pack plugged into an outlet had exploded, charging the room with smoke. Prior to exiting the residence the homeowner placed a wet towel on the smoking battery pack. Power to the affected outlet was shut off and the smoke was removed using a smoke blower. The homeowner was advised to contact an electrician.

Thursday, April 26th

At 11:23 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical assist in the 2700 block of Winthrop Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a patient complaining of nausea and vomiting coffee ground-like emesis. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including oxygen therapy, 12-lead cardiac monitoring, and intravenous access. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Friday, April 27th

At 12:03 p.m., Truck 105, Engine 106, and Battalion 105 assisted units from the Pasadena Fire Department responding to a structure fire in the 300 block of Cliff Drive, Pasadena. Fire crews arrived to find light smoke coming from the front of the structure. Fire personnel aggressively attacked the fire and contained it to the building of origin. The fire was located between the first and second floor, inside the void space. Fire crews also searched for victims, ventilated the structure, and provided for firefighter safety.

Saturday, April 28th

At 9:24 a.m., Engine 106, Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 106, and Battalion 105 responded to a rescue call in the 800 block of South Golden West Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 9-month-old infant with his head stuck in a chair. The patient was assessed and it was determined that there were no airway compromise and no medical issues. The patient was manually released from the chair without incident. After the infant’s head was freed from the chair, the infant exhibited normal behavior according to the parents. The parents refused any further treatment and declined to have the patient transported.

Training

During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department conducted a total of 347 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 40 hours of volunteer services. Specifically, volunteers from the community donated their time to assist the Department with administrative, fire prevention, and miscellaneous duties.