Arcadia Fire Department Weekly Report for week of October 15 to October 21, 2017

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of October 15, 2017 to October 21, 2017. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time period:

Sunday, October 15th

At 10:30 p.m., Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the 900 block of North Second Avenue on a medical assist. Fire crews were met at the curb by a 67-year-old female experiencing shortness of breath. 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.

Monday, October 16th

At 4:48 p.m., Engine 106 responded to the 1600 block of South El Monte Avenue on a report of downed wires. Fire crews arrived to find communication wires down along West Camino Real Avenue and El Monte Avenue. Further investigation found a truck transporting a 40-foot tree had caused the down lines. Fire personnel secured the downed communication line and notified the property owner.

Tuesday, October 17th

At 11:49 a.m., Engine 706 responded to the 800 block of West Huntington Drive on a public assist. Upon arrival, fire personnel were requested to assist with the retrieval of car keys that had fallen into a storm drain. Fire crews removed a manhole cover and used a large magnet to retrieve the keys.

Wednesday, October 18th

At 10:28 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the 00 block of West Santa Anita Terrace on a medical assist. Fire crews arrived to find a 93-year-old male in an altered level of consciousness. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including 12-lead cardiac monitoring and glucose check. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Thursday, October 19th

At 1:43 p.m., Engine 107 and San Marino Fire Department Rescue Ambulance 91 responded to the 900 block of West Hampton Road on a medical assist. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated an elderly female having chest pain. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including intravenous access, administration of cardiac medications, 12-lead cardiac monitoring, and oxygen therapy. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Friday, October 20th

At 7:12 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the 600 block of West Duarte Road on a medical call. Fire crews arrived to find a 22-year-old female who experienced a syncopal episode. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including cardiac monitoring, glucose level monitoring, and intravenous drug therapy. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Saturday, October 21st

At 2:03 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 900 block of West Duarte Road on a medical assist. Upon arrival, fire crews found a 2-year-old toddler experiencing a seizure. 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.

Strike Team Activity

This week we continued to have two engine companies and one battalion chief assigned to the fires in Northern California. Engine 106 and Battalion 105 returned on Wednesday, October 18th, from the Southern LNU Complex after being deployed 10 days. OES Engine 343 returned on Friday, October 20th, from the Central LNU Complex after being deployed 10 days as well.

Volunteer Activity

During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department had a total of 80 hours of volunteer services. Specifically, volunteers from the community donated their time to assist the Department with administrative, fire prevention, and miscellaneous duties.

On occasion neighborhood children stop by and offer to help with weekend station duties.

Training

During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department conducted a total of 323 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

Future firefighter helping out with station duties.

The Arcadia Fire Department had the honor and privilege of hosting a delegation of firefighters from the Tainan Fire Department in Taiwan. The purpose of their visit was to learn more about fire ground survival. They have experienced a paradoxical pattern over the last decade, where civilian deaths have dropped but only to be met with increased line-of- duty firefighter deaths. They wanted to find a way to stop this phenomenon. They also wanted to learn more about the American fire service in general.