Fire Department Weekly Report - week of August 10 – 16, 2025

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the

week of August 10 – 16, 2025. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this period:

Sunday, August 10

At 7:48 p.m., Engine 105 responded to a reported outdoor fire in the 200 block of Live

Oak Avenue. Fire personnel arrived to find no smoke or fire, but a candle left burning

in the area. The candle was extinguished and removed.

Monday, August 11

At 10:07 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the 100 block of

North First Avenue for a person down. Fire personnel arrived to find a 44-year-old

male suffering from lower leg pain following a fall. The patient received intravenous

therapy, cardiac monitoring, blood glucose testing, medications, and was

transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further treatment.

Tuesday, August 12

At 5:55 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical incident

in the 200 block of North First Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 35-year-

old male with a complaint of dizziness with hypotension. The patient received a full

medical evaluation, which included a 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG), intravenous

therapy, and was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further treatment.

Wednesday, August 13

At 1:18 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical incident

in the 00 block of Campus Drive. Upon arrival, fire personnel found an 87-year-old

female exhibiting stroke symptoms. The patient received a series of stroke tests, a

12-lead EKG, a blood glucose reading, intravenous therapy, and was transported to

USC Arcadia Hospital for further treatment.

Thursday, August 14

At 8:47 a.m., Engine 106 and Truck 105 responded to a stalled elevator between the

third and fourth floors in the 600 block of West Duarte Road. Fire personnel reset the

system, lowered the car to the first floor, and used an elevator pick to open the door.

All occupants were safely removed with no injuries reported. The elevator was placed

out-of-service.

Friday, August 15

At 5:18 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident

in the 700 block of Arcadia Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel encountered a 40-

year-old female complaining of cardiac dysrhythmia and chest pain. The patient

received a comprehensive medical assessment, which included a 12-lead EKG,

intravenous therapy, and was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further

treatment.Saturday, August 16

At 2:50 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 2400 block of

South Baldwin Avenue for an unresponsive child. Fire personnel arrived to find a 3-

year-old female experiencing a seizure. The patient received intravenous therapy,

cardiac monitoring, blood glucose testing, medications, and was transported to USC

Arcadia Hospital for further treatment.