Arcadia Fire Department weekly report – May 7 to 13, 2017

Sunday, May 7th

 At 3:18 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the intersection of East Duarte Road and South First Avenue on a medical assist. Upon arrival, fire personnel found an elderly male passenger, seated in a vehicle, in an altered level of consciousness. The driver explained he was transporting the patient to a hospital after his home oxygen supply was cut off due to a power outage. 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, May 8th

 At 4:17 p.m., Truck 105 responded

to the 500 block of Columbia Road on an animal rescue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found three Peafowl chicks trapped in a storm drain. Fire crews pried off the storm drain cover utilizing pry-bars and hand tools then entered the three foot deep storm drain and retrieved all three chicks. The chicks were evaluated by a Pasadena Human Society (PHS) Animal Control officer on scene and then reunited with their mother. PHS took over care and control of one chick after being rejected by its mother.

Tuesday, May 9th

 At 6:00 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the 1900 block of South Santa Anita Avenue on a medical assist. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 53-year-old male lying on the ground experiencing chest pain and nausea. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including 12-lead cardiac monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, and intravenous drug therapy. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Wednesday, May 10th

 At 11:54 a.m., Battalion 105, Sierra Madre Fire Department, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the 100 block of West Bonita Avenue in the city of Sierra Madre on a broken gas main. Upon arrival, Battalion 105 assumed command of the scene and worked with fire crews to isolate the leak and evacuate surrounding residences. Representatives from The Gas Company of Southern California responded to repair the damaged pipe.

Thursday, May 11th

 At 3:23 p.m., Truck 105 responded to the 1800 block of Highland Oaks Drive on a broken water main. Fire crews arrived on scene to find a large amount of water coming out of the street. Fire personnel worked alongside members of the Arcadia Public Works Department to isolate the area and shut down the broken water main.

Friday, May 12th

 At 11:23 a.m., Engine 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, Truck 105, and Battalion 105 responded to the 300 block of West Huntington Drive on a traffic collision. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a two- vehicle traffic accident with one vehicle overturned and two occupants who had self-extricated. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures to a 50- year-old male including spinal immobilization, oxygen therapy, and 12- lead cardiac monitoring. The patient was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The other occupant refused medical attention.

Saturday, May 13th

 At 6:54 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the 900 block of South Fourth Avenue on a medical assist. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a female patient 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 94 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 337 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.