Arcadia Fire Department Weekly Report – October 1, 2017 to October 7, 2017

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of October 1, 2017 to October 7, 2017. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time period:

Sunday, October 1st

At 5:27 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 200 block of West Huntington Drive on a medical assist. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 62-year-old male experiencing a cardiac dysrhythmia. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including oxygen therapy, 12-lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and drug therapy. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Monday, October 2nd

At 5:11 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 700 block of West Camino Real Avenue on a medical assist. Fire personnel arrived to find a 92-year-old male with symptoms of high blood sugar. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including oxygen therapy, 12-lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, blood glucose testing, and drug therapy. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Tuesday, October 3rd

At 10:46 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the 400 block of East Live Oak Avenue on a medical assist. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 49-year-old female experiencing chest pain. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including oxygen therapy, 12-lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and drug therapy. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Wednesday, October 4th

At 6:10 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 600 block of West Duarte Road on a traffic collision. Fire crews arrived to find a 59-year-old female having chest pain as a result of the accident. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including intravenous access, 12-lead cardiac monitoring, and oxygen therapy. The patient was transported to San Gabriel Valley Medical Center for further evaluation and treatment.

Thursday, October 5th

At 11:14 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 1100 block of La Rosa Road on a medical assist. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated an elderly male having difficulty breathing. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including oxygen therapy and medication. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Friday, October 6th

At 11:53 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 200 block of East Huntington Drive on a medical assist. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 53-year-old female experiencing dizziness and nausea. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene including oxygen therapy and medication. The patient was transported to Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment.

Saturday, October 7th

At 5:04 p.m., Engine 106 responded to 1000 block of Arcadia Avenue on a flooded condition. Fire crews arrived to find a puddle of water located below a garage overhang of an apartment unit. Investigation revealed the leak was possibly from water located within the ceiling wall. The water to the affected unit was shut down and property management was advised to make repairs.

Volunteer Activity

During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department had a total of 56 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 320 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.

Mayor’s Proclamation: October 8–14, 2017 is Fire Prevention Week

At the October 3rd City Council Meeting, Mayor Peter Amundson proclaimed October 8-14, 2017 as Fire Prevention Week by presenting Fire Chief Mike Lang and Fire Marshal Mark Krikorian a certificate with this year’s campaign, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!”

The proclamation serves as a reminder of the City’s commitment to ensure fire safety to the community. As Mayor Amundson noted, even though we have a great Class 1 Fire Department, we need to do our part by being aware and practicing fire prevention and fire safety in our homes and businesses. Additionally, Fire Marshal Krikorian reinforced the importance of having an escape plan and practicing it. Fire Marshal Krikorian also mentioned if a member of the community would like additional fire prevention information, they may contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at (626) 574-5104 or refer to the Fire Department’s webpage at www.ArcadiaCa.gov.