Fire Department Weekly Report - week of July 21 – 27, 2024

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of July 21 – 27, 2024. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this period:

Sunday, July 21

At 6:50 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a report of a medical

incident in the 200 block of West Palm Drive. Upon arrival, there was an 86-year-old male

with a complaint of a traumatic injury to his head. Fire personnel performed a full medical

evaluation of the patient that included vitals, 12-lead electrocardiogram, and intravenous

therapy. The patient was transported to Huntington Hospital for an evaluation.

Monday, July 22

At 2:36 a.m., Engine 105, Engine 102, and Monrovia Squad 102 responded to a reported

traffic collision on the east bound 210 Freeway at Huntington Drive. Fire personnel arrived

to find a non-injury traffic collision, and California Highway Patrol assisted in clearing the

incident.

Tuesday, July 23

At 4:45 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a law enforcement

agency assist request, for a two-year-old female that was found lethargic and in need of

care during an investigation. The patient received intravenous fluids, cardiac monitoring,

blood glucose testing, and was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation

and care.

Wednesday, July 24

At 9:19 p.m., Engine 106 responded to the 900 block of West Huntington Drive for a

reported residential fire alarm. Fire personnel arrived to find a carbon monoxide alarm

sounding and found that a low battery caused the detector to activate. Fire personnel

utilized a gas monitor to ensure the atmospheric air was safe. All readings were normal,

and the resident will work with property management to replace the detector.

Thursday, July 25

At 12:45 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a report of an

automobile versus pedestrian incident at the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and

Magna Vista Avenue. Upon arrival, there was one injured male pediatric patient who was

struck by a car that was traveling approximately 30 miles per hour. 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.

Friday, July 26

At 9:40 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident in

the 1000 block of West Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 73-year-old

male with a complaint of altered level of consciousness. 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 treatment.

Saturday, July 27

At 6:24 a.m., Engine 107, Engine 106, Engine 105, Engine 41, Engine 101, Engine 102,

Truck 105, Truck 32, Rescue Ambulance 106, Rescue Ambulance 41, Battalion 10, and

Battalion 105 responded to the 700 block of Singing Wood Drive for a reported residential

structure fire. Fire personnel arrived to find smoke pushing from the second story and

attic areas of the home. Fire personnel extended hose lines and worked to find a stubborn

fire within the walls of the home. The residents were evaluated and released on scene,

the fire was held to the room of origin, and the property was released back to its residents.