Child nearly drowns; car ablaze in new center
- May 13, 2013
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Arcadia Fire Department Weekly Report The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of May 5 through May 11, 2013. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time period: Incident Type / This Week / This Year
Fires: 3 / 62
Explosions: 0 / 0
EMS/Rescues: 57 / 1212
Hazardous Materials: 5 / 49
Public Service Assistance: 5 / 94
Good Intent Calls: 10 / 165
False Alarms: 13 / 188
Other: 0 / 3
Total Incident Count: 93 / 1773
Sunday, May 5 At 10:00 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in the 600 block East Camino Real Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a female patient who was suffering from general weakness and slurred speech. The patient received advanced life support at the scene; including oxygen therapy, 12 lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and blood glucose monitoring. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Monday, May 6 At 4:18 p.m., Truck 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in the 00 block of West Bishop Court. Fire crews arrived to find a 74 year old female suffering from slurred speech, facial droop, headache and blurred vision. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene; including intravenous access, 12 lead electrocardiogram and oxygen therapy. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation.
Tuesday, May 7 At 9:27 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a traffic collision involving an automobile and a motorcycle in the 300 block of North Santa Anita Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a male patient suffering from minor to moderate injuries. The patient received advanced life support at the scene; including oxygen therapy, full spinal immobilization, cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and drug therapy for pain management. The patient was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Wednesday, May 8 At 1:16 p.m., Engine 105 responded to a vehicle fire in the 900 block of West Duarte Road in the City of Monrovia. Engine 105 arrived on scene to witness a vehicle on fire next to a building in a shopping center parking lot. Fire personnel charged a 1.5” fire hose to extinguish the fire and requested Truck 105 to respond with additional equipment.
Truck 105 personnel utilized a rotary saw to cut the hood of the vehicle to gain access to the engine compartment.
Thursday, May 9 At 9:38 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of El Monte Avenue and West Longden Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found two patients suffering from mild injuries. The patients received advanced life support at the scene; including full spinal immobilization, oxygen therapy, and 12 lead cardiac monitoring. The patients were transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Friday, May 10 At 1:24 pm Truck 105 and Monrovia Units responded to a structure fire in the 700 block of West Duarte Road in Monrovia. Truck 105 was first to arrive on scene and reported light smoke showing from a rear balcony. Fire crews investigated and found that an occupant was burning trash in a barbeque on her balcony. Fire crews extinguished the small fire and all additional units were cancelled.
Saturday, May 11 At 12:51 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a reported drowning in the 2500 block of South Doolittle Avenue. Fire crews arrived to find a 9 year old female in mild distress after nearly drowning. Prior to Fire Department arrival an adult witnessed the patient face down in the water, pulled her from the pool and began rescue breathing. Shortly thereafter, the patient began coughing and breathing on her own. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene; including intravenous access, electrocardiogram and oxygen therapy. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Fire Prevention Bureau Plan Checks Other Inspections
5 Residential Building Plan Checks 50 Annual Life & Fire Safety Inspections
2 Commercial Building Plan Checks 2 Permit Inspections
1 Multi-Family Plan Check 3 Business License Inspections
8 Fire Sprinkler Plan Checks 1 Complaint Investigation
1 Hood & Duct Plan Check
1 Solar Panel Plan Check
Construction Inspections
3 Fire Alarm Inspections
9 Fire Sprinkler Inspections
4 Occupancy Finals
Training During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department conducted a total of 715 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.
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