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The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week
of April 21 – 27, 2024. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this
time period:
Sunday, April 21
At 3:06 a.m., Truck 105, Engine 106, Rescue Ambulance 105, Rescue Ambulance 106,
and Battalion 105 responded to a report of a two-car collision on the east bound 210
Freeway at Baldwin Avenue. Upon arrival, there were two vehicles involving four patients
that needed extrication. Fire personnel extricated and performed a full medical evaluation
on all patients. Two pediatric patients were transported to Los Angeles General Medical
Center for further evaluation and treatment.
Monday, April 22
At 11:12 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a request for trauma
transport of a patient in the 300 block of Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, there was a 40-
year-old patient with a complaint of upper back pain from a stabbing injury. Fire personnel
performed a full medical evaluation which included intravenous access, blood pressure,
and electrocardiogram. The patient was transported to Huntington Hospital for further
evaluation and treatment.
Tuesday, April 23
At 3:31 p.m., Engine 106, Rescue Ambulance 106, and BLS 106 responded to a medical
incident in the 1600 block of South Baldwin Avenue. Upon arrival, there was an 83-year-
old male that had a complaint of shortness of breath. Fire personnel performed a full
medical evaluation which included a 12-lead electrocardiogram, established intravenous
access, and administered albuterol treatment. The patient was transported to USC
Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Wednesday, April 24
At 11:25 a.m., Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 106, and BLS 106 responded to a reported
traffic collision at the intersection of Huntington Drive and Santa Clara Street. Upon
arrival, there was a two-vehicle collision involving two patients. Paramedics performed a
full medical assessment on both drivers. One patient, a 21-year-old female, complained
of abdominal pain from the accident. Fire personnel obtained a 12-lead electrocardiogram
and transported the patient to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
The other patient refused further care and was released at the scene.
Thursday, April 25
At 1:32 p.m., Engine 106, Rescue Ambulance 106, and BLS 106 responded to a medical
incident at the intersection of Naomi Avenue and Baldwin Avenue. Upon arrival, fire
personnel found a 32-year-old male with a complaint of a syncopal episode. Fire
personnel performed a full medical evaluation which included a 12-lead
electrocardiogram and established intravenous access. The patient was transported to
USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Friday, April 26
At 10:43 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical incident
in the 100 block of Santa Clara Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 70-year-old
male with a complaint of leg pain from a gunshot wound. Fire personnel performed a full
medical evaluation which included bandaging the wound, a 12-lead electrocardiogram,
and established intravenous access. The patient was transported to Huntington Hospital
for further evaluation and treatment.
Saturday, April 27
At 11:09 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a report of a medical
incident in the 100 block of Las Flores Avenue. Upon arrival, there was an 81-year-old
patient with a complaint of weakness and chest pain. 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.