Arcadia Fire Department Weekly Report for week of Jul6 16 to July 22, 2017

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of July 16, 2017 to July 22, 2017. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time period:

Sunday, July 16th

 At 11:42 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 400 block of South Baldwin Avenue on a medical assist. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 30-year-old female in an altered level of consciousness feeling weak and dizzy. 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 of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Monday, July 17th

 At 7:40 a.m., Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue on an auto versus pedestrian traffic collision. Fire crews arrived to find an unconscious 51-year female with a 6” laceration on her forehead. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including intravenous access, full spinal immobilization, and oxygen therapy. The patient was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Arcadia Police remained on scene for investigation.

Tuesday, July 18th

 At 12:22 a.m., Engine 106, Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 106, and Battalion105 responded to the intersection of South Baldwin Avenue and West Camino Real Avenue on a reported vehicle fire with persons trapped. Fire crews arrived to find a fully involved vehicle. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and did not find anyone trapped inside. Arcadia Police detained the driver a few blocks away and requested paramedic assistance for the 47-year-old male, who appeared intoxicated and was complaining of rib pain. Witnesses reported the vehicle had been driving south on Baldwin Avenue colliding with several parked vehicles, curbs, and other objects until the car burst into flames. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including intravenous access and oxygen therapy. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Wednesday, July 19th

 At 1:19 a.m., Engine 106 and Recue Ambulance 106 responded to the 700 block of West Camino Real Avenue on a medical assist. Fire crews arrived to find a 93-year-old female in an altered level of consciousness after a trip and fall. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including intravenous access, 12-lead cardiac monitoring, and oxygen therapy. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Thursday, July 20th

 At 6:58 p.m., Engine 106 and Truck 105 responded to the 00 block of Lucille Street on a vegetation fire. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a small grass fire burning to the front of the location. Fire crews used a hose line at the location to quickly extinguish the fire. Investigation revealed an electrical breaker had tripped directly above the fire location, likely causing a heated metal ember to fall into the grass and ignite the fire.

Friday, July 21st

 At 2:02 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the intersection of South Santa Anita Avenue and Christina Street on a traffic collision. Fire crews arrived to find two involved vehicles and a 27-year-old male experiencing neck pain. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including oxygen therapy, cardiac monitoring, and spinal mobilization restriction. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment. The other driver refused medical treatment and transport to a local hospital.

Saturday, July 22nd

 At 8:58 p.m., Engine 706 responded to the 600 block of Vaquero Road on a report of arcing power lines. Upon arrival, fire personnel were met by the reporting party who explained that a transformer on a power pole to the rear of her home had arced. Fire crews secured the area and investigated but did not find any problems. The homeowner was advised to avoid the area until Southern California Edison representatives responded and conducted their own investigation.

Strike Team Responses

This week the Arcadia Fire Department continued to provide assistance to large wildland fires burning in the State of California.

On July 19th, Engine 106 responded to the Detwiler incident in Mariposa County, assigned to Strike Team XLC 1204A, as part of the State of California’s master mutual aid program. Strike Team XLC 1204A was assigned to a structure protection group providing incident management, structure protection, and fire line support to the communities of Mariposa County. The team returned to Arcadia on July 22nd.

The Arcadia Fire Department continues to provide the same level of service to the community when strike teams are deployed by placing reserve equipment into service. The City is reimbursed for all costs associated with deploying a strike team, such as personnel backfill and equipment usage.

Volunteer Activity

During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department had a total of 104 hours of volunteer services. Specifically, volunteers from the community donated their time to assist the Department with administrative, fire prevention, and miscellaneous duties.

Training

During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department conducted a total of 331 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.