Arcadia Fire Department Weekly Report -July 30 to August 5, 2017

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of July 30, 2017 to August 05, 2017. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time period:

Sunday, July 30th

 At 12:28 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 400 block of West Huntington Drive on a medical assist. Fire crews arrived to find a 93-year-old female in an altered level of consciousness. 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, July 31st

 At 11:38 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to Golden West Avenue and Fairview Avenue on a medical assist. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 28-year- old male with a lacerated finger after being assaulted. Paramedics provided basic life support measures on scene including bandage and transport. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment. Arcadia Police responded to the scene for investigation.

Tuesday, August 1st

 At 8:54 a.m., Battalion 105 and Sierra Madre Engine 41 responded to the 600 block of Orange Drive in the City of Sierra Madre on a broken gas main. Fire crews arrived to find a 2” diameter natural gas main that had been damaged due to construction. Battalion 105 provided incident command while units awaited the arrival of the Gas Company of Southern California.

Wednesday, August 2nd

 At 8:21 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 600 block of South Sunset Avenue on a medical assist. Fire crews arrived to find an 87-year-old female experiencing abdominal pain. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including intravenous access and 12-lead cardiac monitoring. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Thursday, August 3rd

 At 6:12 a.m., all Arcadia Fire units along with units from Monrovia, Pasadena, San Marino, San Gabriel, South Pasadena, and Los Angeles County responded to the 800 block of Fairview Avenue on a 3rd alarm two- story apartment house fire. Upon arrival, fire personnel reported heavy smoke and fire through the roof. Fire crews made a very aggressive attack holding the fire to the attic with coordinated efforts with the ventilation crew. A primary and

 secondary search was completed with no injuries to civilians. Crews did an excellent job at providing salvage to the first floor saving many occupants belongings from water damage. The high heat and humidity made firefighting difficult. Crews rotated through a rehab area, cooling and hydrating themselves, before going back to work. Three firefighters were transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for heat related injuries and were released the same day. Arcadia Police also assisted with evacuation notifications and traffic control. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

All Photos: Nicholson, Jamie (Photographer). (2017, August 3)

Friday, August 4th

 At 8:53 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the 00 block of East Live Oak Avenue on a medical assist. Fire crews arrived to find a 36-year-old male experiencing nausea and vomiting after a night of heavy drinking. 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.

Saturday, August 5th

 At 8:30 p.m., Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the 1800 block of Alta Oaks Drive on a medical assist. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated an elderly female in an altered level of consciousness. 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.

Volunteer Activity

During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department had a total of 28 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 463 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.