Fire Department Weekly Report - for week of 2/27 - 3/5/2022

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of February 27 – March 5, 2022. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time period:

Sunday, February 27

At 4:08 p.m., Engine 106, Rescue Ambulance 106, Truck 105, and Battalion 105 responded to

the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Okoboji Drive for a reported traffic collision with occupants trapped. Paramedics arrived to find no one trapped nor injured. Firefighters assisted with hazard mitigation including the control of a minor combustible fluids leak caused by the damage to the vehicle.

Monday, February 28 At 3:23 p.m., Engine 105 responded to a vehicle fire at the intersection of Live Oak Avenue and Persimmon Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a vehicle fully involved with fire. The crew pulled a hose line to extinguish the fire. Once the fire was extinguished, fire personnel overhauled the vehicle and extinguished all remaining burning areas. The incident was released to Arcadia Police Department for vehicle towing. The cause of fire was determined to be accidental.

Tuesday, March 1 At 3:25 a.m., Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical call in the 400 block of Rolyn Place. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 28-year-old female patient who was suffering from nausea and dizziness after giving birth. The patient received advanced life support including 12-lead cardiac monitoring and intravenous access with fluids. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Wednesday, March 2

At 1:22 p.m., Engine 107, Engine 106, Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 106, and Battalion 105 responded to a vehicle rollover on 210 Freeway east of Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, fire crews found a multiple-vehicle traffic accident with one vehicle with major damage resting on the side of the freeway. One occupant was ejected from the vehicle and sitting up against the center divider. Fire crews evaluated a 64-year-old female patient suffering from blunt head and extremity pain, and an 8-year-old female patient with abrasions all over her body. Both patients received advanced life support including c-collar, bleeding control, 12-lead cardiac monitoring, glucose check, and intravenous access. Both patients were transported to USC Trauma Center for further evaluation and care.

Thursday, March 3 At 9:49 a.m., Engine 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, Battalion 105, and units from Monrovia Fire Department responded to a report of a hazardous material incident in the 5000 block of Peck Road. Upon arrival, there was a static 60-gallon spill of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA). The chemical spill was stopped short of going into the storm drains by utilizing sand to absorb and dam the leak. Battalion 105 requested Los Angeles County Health Hazardous Materials to respond to the incident. Engine 105 notified California Office of Emergency Services of the spill. Los Angeles County Health Hazardous Materials representatives remained on scene with the manager of the business to ensure that the hazardous materials were cleaned up properly. Friday, March 4 At 12:57 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a report of a person sick in the first block of Christina Street. When fire crews arrived, there was one patient who had been feeling progressively worse for more than one week. Fire crews performed a full medical evaluation on the patient and administered some medications. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for an evaluation. Saturday, March 5 At 7:43 p.m., Engine 107 and Sierra Madre Rescue Ambulance 41 responded to the 300 block of Monte Vista Avenue for a person suffering from difficulty breathing. Firefighters found a 96-year-old male patient congested and short of breath. Paramedics initiated advanced life support measures including a 12-lead electrocardiogram, blood glucose testing, and oxygen therapies. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital. Training During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department conducted a total of 450 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.