The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of February 12 – 18, 2023. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time period:
Sunday, February 12 At 11:36 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a report of a traffic collision at the intersection of North Baldwin Avenue and Harvard Road. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a single-vehicle traffic collision blocking the roadway. Paramedics performed a full medical assessment on both patients inside the vehicle. One patient complained of facial pain from the accident, while the other complained of nausea and vomiting. Fire personnel obtained a full set of vital signs, 12-lead electrocardiogram, and the patients were transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Arcadia Police Department provided traffic control and assisted with removal of the vehicle from the roadway. Monday, February 13 At 4:38 p.m., Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a report of a traffic collision at the intersection of West Colorado Boulevard and Monte Vista Road. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a two-vehicle traffic collision. Paramedics performed a full medical assessment on both drivers of each vehicle. One patient complained of head pain and left leg pain from the accident. Fire personnel obtained a full set of vital signs, 12-lead electrocardiogram, and the patient signed an against medical advice (AMA) for further treatment and transport. The other driver refused any treatment and transport. Arcadia Police Department provided traffic control and assisted with removal of the vehicles from the roadway.
Tuesday, February 14 At 6:08 p.m., Engine 107 responded to a report of a tree fire in the 1500 block of Hyland Avenue. Upon arrival, fire crews found a palm tree that was on fire and a transformer that had a power surge. The residents reported seeing a bright flash and the power was out in the area. Fire personnel utilized a hose line and foam to extinguish the fire, as well as hand tools and foam to ensure that the fire was contained to the area of origin. Southern California Edison was requested to respond to the incident.
Wednesday, February 15 At 7:15 a.m., Truck 105 responded to a report of a major flooding in Pasadena. The incident was in the 2900 block of East Colorado Boulevard. Upon arrival, there was major water flowing throughout multiple businesses. Arcadia fire personnel, along with fire agencies from other cities, utilized multiple water evacuation tools to remove the water from the businesses. The sprinkler system was reset, and the owners were advised to have the fire protection system serviced. Thursday, February 16 At 10:46 a.m., Engine 106 responded to the 1100 block of West Huntington Drive for smoke in the area. Fire crews arrived to find smoke behind a two-story apartment building. Upon further investigation, firefighters found a resident barbequing. There was no fire threat, and the reporting party was advised of the situation. Friday, February 17 At 3:35 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the 200 block of East Huntington Drive for a person experiencing a psychotic episode. Firefighters arrived to find a 67-year-old male that was a threat to himself and others. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further care and evaluation. No persons were injured during this incident. Saturday, February 18 At 6:30 a.m., Engine 106 responded to a carbon monoxide alarm in the 900 block of Encanto Avenue. Fire personnel arrived and was met by the homeowner at the front door. An audible alarm was heard by fire personnel and a malfunctioning heater was located causing the carbon monoxide detector to alarm. Fire personnel utilized a gas monitor and found elevated levels of carbon monoxide in the basement where the heater unit was located. Fire personnel instructed all occupants to evacuate the structure and shut down the gas line supplying the heater. The structure was naturally ventilated to remove the carbon monoxide from the inside. The homeowner was advised to contact a repair person for the heater and not to operate the heater until repaired.