Bicyclist hits head on curb: Fire report

Arcadia Fire Department Weekly Report The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of January 27 through February 2, 2013. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time period:

Incident Type Count

1. Fires: 5

2. EMS/Rescues: 61

3. Hazardous Materials: 3

4. Public Service Assistance: 10

5. Good Intent Calls: 7

6. False Alarms: 6

Total Incident Count: 92

Sunday, January 27 At 9:35 p.m., Engine 105, Engine 106, Engine 107, Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 105 and Battalion 105, along with Monrovia Fire units, responded to a house fire in the 300 block of North Mayflower Avenue. Fire crews arrived to find a single family dwelling well involved in fire. Suppression personnel attacked the fire, performed search and rescue operations, provided ventilation, extinguished the fire and completed salvage and overhaul procedures. The fire destroyed a bedroom, living room and kitchen, while smoke damaged the remainder of the house and its contents. The fire was caused by an electric heating pad.

Monday, January 28 At 2:55 p.m., Arcadia Fire Department responded to a hazardous materials investigation in the 100 block of Campus Drive. Engine 105, Engine 106, Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, and Battalion 105 responded to the scene. In addition, Hazardous Materials Units from Burbank and Glendale Fire Departments, along with an Air Unit from South Pasadena Fire Department supplemented the response. Los Angeles County Health Hazardous Materials Department was also requested to the scene. Upon arrival on scene, Arcadia Firefighters were directed to a science lab where a small fire involving a chemical reaction had been extinguished. The fire was the result of an experiment that required students to bring the chemical, cyclohexane, from a frozen to a liquid state through heating it in a beaker. Although cyclohexane is a high inhalation irritant, no residual effects were reported by students or instructors. Fire crews secured and evacuated the building while Hazardous Materials Investigation crews made entry into the building to identify and mitigate the chemical. They determined that the chemical had evaporated or burned so completely as to leave no residue. The classroom was deemed safe and the building was released back to the school administrators.

Wednesday, January 30

1. At 2:39 a.m., Engine 105, Engine 106, Engine 107, Truck 105, Monrovia Truck 101, Rescue Ambulance 105 and Battalion 105 responded to the 300 block of Campus Drive for a reported structure fire. Fire crews arrived on scene to find a small fire out on arrival inside of a building adjacent to a church. Crews checked for extension and performed positive pressure ventilation. Engine 105 and Truck 105 remained on scene to investigate the cause of the fire in coordination with the Arcadia Police Department.

2. At 7:23 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical assist in the 700 block of West Camino Real. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a female patient who was suffering from severe shortness of breath. The patient received advanced life support at the scene; including oxygen therapy, 12-lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and drug therapy. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Thursday, January 31 At 12:00 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical assist in the 600 block of West Duarte Road. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a female patient who was suffering from severe abdominal pain. The patient received advanced life support at the scene; including oxygen therapy, 12-lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and drug therapy for pain management. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Friday, February 1 At 12:19 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical assist in the 900 block of South La Cadena Avenue. Upon arrival, paramedics examined a 73 year old male who had been trimming a tree when he fell approximately fifteen feet to the ground. Fire personnel were able to determine that the patient had lost consciousness after the fall and had been assisted into a parked vehicle when he regained consciousness. The patient was suffering from pain in his ribs and flank area and had an obvious deformity to his right shoulder. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene; including 12-lead electrocardiogram, intravenous access with fluid challenge, pain management medication, full spinal immobilization and oxygen therapy. The patient was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital Trauma Center for further evaluation.

Saturday, February 2 At 12:26 pm Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to an unknown type medical aid in the intersection of Huntington Drive and Holly Ave. Fire crews arrived on scene to find a 16 year old male suffering from a head injury after falling from his bicycle when he hit a curb. Paramedics assessed the patient, placed him in full cerebral spinal precautions, and transported him to the closest trauma center.

Fire Prevention Bureau Plan Checks 2 Residential Building Plan Checks 5 Commercial Building Plan Checks 1 Multi-Family Plan Check 2 Fire Sprinkler Plan Checks 1 Fire Alarm Plan Check 2 Solar Panel Plan Checks Construction Inspections 1 Fire Alarm Inspection 11 Fire Sprinkler Inspections 2 Hood & Duct Inspections 4 Occupancy Finals

Other Inspections 12 Annual Life & Fire Safety Inspections 1 Business License Inspection 1 5-Year Sprinkler Certification Inspection

Training During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department conducted a total of 321 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.

Volunteer Weekly Activity Report During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department had a total of 13 hours of volunteer activities. Specifically, volunteers from the community donated their time to assist the Department with Fire Prevention Bureau and Fire Administration duties.