Arcadia Fire Department Weekly Report June 4 to June 10, 2017

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of June 4, 2017 to June 10, 2017. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time period:

Sunday, June 4th

 At 10:50 p.m., Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the 900 block of North First Avenue on a medical assist. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 43-year-old female experiencing head pain after a mechanical fall. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including oxygen therapy, cervical spine assessment, and pain management. The patient was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Monday, June 5th

 At 8:30 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 700 block of Joaquin Road on a medical assist. Fire crews arrived to find a 20-year-old male lying on the ground having a seizure. 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.

Tuesday, June 6th

 At 3:57 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the eastbound 210 freeway at Santa Anita Avenue on a traffic collision. Upon arrival, fire crews evaluated a 26-year-old female experiencing head pain and dizziness after being involved in a two- vehicle traffic accident. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including cervical spine assessment and 12-lead cardiac monitoring. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Wednesday, June 7th

 At 8:47 a.m., Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 1000 block of Heritage Oaks Drive on a medical assist. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated an elderly male experiencing abdominal pain and an altered level of consciousness. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on 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.

Thursday, June 8th

 At 12:53 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 600 block of West Duarte Road on a medical assist. Fire crews arrived to find a 63-year-old male unconscious after having an allergic reaction to medication. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including 12-lead cardiac monitoring, glucose check, intravenous access, and medication therapy. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Friday, June 9th

 At 2:38 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the 100 block of West Longden Avenue on a medical call. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated an elderly male experiencing severe abdominal pain. 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.

Saturday, June 10th

 At 10:37 p.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 93-year-old male feeling generalized weakness and in an altered level of consciousness. 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.

Volunteer Activity

During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department had a total of eight 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 360 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.