The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week
of December 3 – 9, 2023. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this
time period:
Sunday, December 3
At 1:10 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical incident in
the 100 block of El Dorado Street. Upon arrival, fire personnel found an 87-year-old
female exhibiting stroke symptoms. Paramedics performed a series of stroke tests and
confirmed the patient was experiencing a stroke. Fire personnel obtained a 12-lead
electrocardiogram, blood glucose check, intravenous access, and transported the patient
to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Monday, December 4
At 10:50 a.m., Truck 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical incident in
the 400 block of Patricia Way. Upon arrival, fire personnel found an 81-year-old male with
a chief complaint of chest pain. Fire personnel performed a full medical evaluation which
included a 12-lead electrocardiogram, intravenous access, and administration of aspirin
and nitroglycerin. The patient was transported to San Gabriel Valley Medical Center for
further evaluation and treatment.
Tuesday, December 5
At 3:22 a.m., Engine 107 responded to a report of a dumpster fire in the 100 block of East
Foothill Boulevard. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a refuse fire that was next to a 3-
yard dumpster. Fire personnel utilized a booster hose line, foam, and a rubbish hook to
extinguish the fire. The fire was contained to the area of origin and its cause was
undetermined.
Wednesday, December 6
At 4:40 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical incident at
the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Upon arrival, fire
personnel found a 63-year-old female with a complaint of feeling weak, nausea, and
vertigo. 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.
Thursday, December 7
At 7:25 a.m., Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a report of a vehicle
versus pedestrian incident at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Cyrus Lane. Upon
arrival, fire personnel found a 37-year-old female suffering from extremity pain and multi-
system trauma, after contact with the vehicle. The patient received a full medical and
trauma evaluation that included a 12-lead electrocardiogram and intravenous therapy.
The patient was transported to Huntington Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Friday, December 8
At 9:17 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 106
responded to a reported traffic collision in the 200 block of West Duarte Road. Upon arrival, firepersonnel found a two-vehicle traffic collision involving three patients, with one vehicle striking a block wall and shearing off a concrete light standard.
Paramedics initiated patient care on one patient while the other two patients refused medical care. The injured patient was experiencing elbow and back pain
and received a full medical assessment. The patient
was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further
evaluation and treatment. Southern California Edison
arrived on scene to secure the downed power line.
Saturday, December 9
At 6:04 p.m., Truck 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a report of a traffic
collision at the intersection of South Second Avenue and Alta Street. Upon arrival, fire
personnel found a two-vehicle traffic collision involving two patients. Paramedics
performed a full medical assessment on both drivers. One patient, a 77-year-old female,
complained of chest pain from the accident. Fire personnel obtained a full set of vital
signs, 12-lead electrocardiogram, and the patient was transported to USC Arcadia
Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The other driver refused further treatment.