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The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of January 7 – 13, 2024. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time period:
Sunday, January 7
At 11:11a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 500 block of Los
Altos Avenue for a person down. Fire personnel arrived to find a 22-year-old female that
was weak and dizzy. Advanced life support measures were initiated including 12-lead
electrocardiogram, intravenous access, and blood glucose testing. The patient was
transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Monday, January 8
At 9:46 p.m., Engine 107 responded to a reported house fire in the 4000 block of Park
Vista Drive in Pasadena. Upon arrival, smoke was coming out from the chimney area of
a 2-story residential structure. Fire personnel found a fire inside the wall near the chimney
and checked for fire extension into the second floor. Engine 107 was assigned to Salvage
Group to protect personal belongings and suppression activities. Fire personnel
contained the fire and confirmed there was no fire extension to the second floor. The
cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Tuesday, January 9
At 10:21 a.m., Truck 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical incident in
the 1000 block of South First Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found an 82-year-old
female with a complaint of a syncopal episode. Fire personnel performed a full medical
evaluation which included a 12-lead electrocardiogram, intravenous access, and blood
glucose check. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation
and treatment.
Wednesday, January 10
At 6:36 a.m., Engine 107, Truck 101, Engine 41, Battalion 105, and Rescue Ambulance
41 responded to an automatic aid response for a structure fire in the 100 block of North
Mountain Trail in Sierra Madre. Upon arrival, Engine 107 was assigned to assist with fire
extinguishment and investigate the cause. The fire started in the crawl space of the
structure and spread to the exterior wall of the building. Fire personnel were able to
extinguish the fire during the incipient phase which resulted in minimizing damage. A fire
investigator was dispatched to determine the cause of the fire.
Thursday, January 11
At 1:06 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a report of a medical
incident in the 1100 block of West Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, there was a 73-year-
old patient that was choking on his food. Fire personnel ensured that the patient’s airway
was clear, and the patient received a full medical evaluation that included a 12-lead
electrocardiogram and intravenous therapy. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia
Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Friday, January 12
At 10:34 a.m., Truck 105 responded to the 300 block of East Foothill Boulevard for a
reported person trapped in an elevator. Firefighters powered off and lowered the elevator
car, and the passenger exited safely.
Saturday, January 13
At 7:57 a.m., Engine 106, Engine 105, Engine 37, Truck 105, Truck 32, Rescue
Ambulance 106, and Battalion 105 responded to the 700 block of Golden West Avenue
for a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a vehicle fire inside of a garage
that had been extinguished by the resident.