The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week
of January 28 – February 3, 2024. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded
for this time period:
Sunday, January 28
At 12:42 a.m., Engine 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, and units from Monrovia Fire
Department responded to a report of a two-vehicle traffic collision on the west bound 210
Freeway at Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, there were two patients that were injured in
the traffic collision. Patient One was a 27-year-old female with minor bleeding and Patient
Two was a 41-year-old male with a complaint of traumatic back pain. Fire personnel
completed a full medical evaluation of the patients, and both were transported to USC
Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. California Highway Patrol remained
on scene.
Monday, January 29
At 9:40 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a report of a medical
incident in the 100 block of Cabrillo Road. Upon arrival, there was an 88-year-old patient
with an altered level of consciousness and possible sepsis. Fire personnel performed a
full medical evaluation which included intravenous access, blood pressure, and
electrocardiogram. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further
evaluation and treatment.
Tuesday, January 30
At 2:26 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 41 responded to a report of a medical
patient at the intersection of Huntington Drive and First Avenue. Upon arrival, there was
a 44-year-old patient with a complaint of weakness and dizziness. Fire personnel
performed a full medical evaluation which included intravenous access, blood pressure,
and electrocardiogram. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further
evaluation and treatment.
Wednesday, January 31
At 7:40 a.m., Engine 106, Engine 107, Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, and Battalion 105 responded to assist Monrovia Fire Department in the 900 block of East Lemon Avenue for a reported commercial structure fire. Fire personnel arrived to find a school with two classrooms well involved with fire. The blaze was under control in 15 minutes and no injuries occurred during this incident.
Thursday, February 1
At 11:13 a.m., Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a reported allergic
reaction in the 1000 block of Wigwam Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 7-
month-old female suffering from food-related allergic reaction. Paramedics obtained an
initial set of vital signs, an electrocardiogram, established intravenous access, and
administered Benadryl to stop the reaction. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia
Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Friday, February 2
At 8:25 a.m., Engine 105, Engine 106, Truck 105, and Battalion 105 responded to a
reported natural gas leak in the 300 block of West Huntington Drive. Upon arrival,
occupants were found evacuated near the front of a single-story commercial structure.
Fire personnel investigated and found a malfunctioning stove which was allowing the free
flow of natural gas inside the structure. Using a multi-gas detector, fire personnel detected
over 400 parts per million inside the structure. The structure was evacuated, and the gaswas shut off to the stove. Additionally, fire personnel utilized an electric blower to exhaust
the natural gas from the structure.
Saturday, February 3
At 7:55 p.m., Engine 105, Engine 107, Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 106, USAR 106,
and units from Monrovia Fire Department responded to a report of a train versus
pedestrian incident at Metro Monrovia Station. Upon arrival, there was one patient that
was struck by a train. Fire personnel secured the scene and shut down train traffic in both
directions. Los Angeles County Sheriffs and Metro representatives remained on scene
for investigation.