Fire Department Weekly Report - week of October 11 – 17, 2026

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of October 11 – 17, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories

recorded for this period:

Sunday, October 11

At 9:08 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical incident

near the 200 block of Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, Engine 105 and Rescue

Ambulance 105 found a 58-year-old male with a complaint of chest pain. Fire

personnel performed a full medical evaluation which included a twelve-lead

electrocardiogram, intravenous therapy, oxygen administration, and a complete set

of vital signs. Upon the twelve-lead electrocardiogram determination by paramedics,

the patient was experiencing a ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Rescue

Ambulance 105 transported the patient to USC Arcadia Hospital STIMI Receiving

Center for further evaluation.

Monday, October 12

At 5:08 p.m., Engine 106 and Truck 105 responded to a report of victims trapped

inside an elevator near the 600 block of Las Tunas Drive. Upon arrival, Engine 106

and Truck 105 found a stalled elevator car with one occupant inside. Fire personnel

attempted to gain access to the elevator car by resetting the elevator electronically

with success. The elevator reset to normal operation and allowed the occupant to

exit without incident. The occupant did not require medical assistance and were

released on scene. A repair technician arrived on scene to troubleshoot the problem

and for repair. The elevator car was placed out-of-service, and the property

management company was notified.

Tuesday, October 13

At 6:18 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident

near the 400 block of Joaquin Road. Upon arrival, Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance

106 found a 92-year-old male exhibiting stroke symptoms. Paramedics performed a

series of stroke tests on the patient and identified the patient was experiencing a

stroke. Fire personnel obtained a twelve-lead electrocardiogram, blood glucose

check, established intravenous access, and Rescue Ambulance 106 transported the

patient to USC Arcadia Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center for further treatment.

Wednesday, October 14

At 4:30 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident

in the 900 block of Panorama Drive. Fire personnel found a 83-year-old female with

a chief complaint of stroke-like symptoms. A full medical evaluation was performed,

including vitals, twelve-lead electrocardiogram, oxygen, and IV therapies. The patient

was transported by Rescue Ambulance 106 to USC Arcadia Hospital for further

evaluation.

Thursday, October 15

At 11:50 p.m., Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 105,

Battalion 105, and units from West Covina Fire responded to a two-alarm structure fire in the 3000 block of Cameron Avenue in West Covina.

The fire was in a large, two-story hillside residence. Truck 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 were assigned to Division B fighting the fire. Battalion 105 was assigned as the incident Safety Officer.

Fire crews successfully extinguished the fire, and all Arcadia units were released back to district. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Friday, October 16

At 11:20 a.m., Engine 106, Rescue Ambulance 106, and BLS 106 responded to the 400

block of South Baldwin Avenue for a reported fall victim, firefighters arrived and

found two elderly females that had fallen down an escalator. Paramedics arrived to

evaluate, treat, stabilize and transport both patients to USC Arcadia Hospital.

Saturday, October 17

At 7:29 a.m., Engine 106, Rescue Ambulance 106, and BLS 106 responded to a

medical incident near the 400 block of Naomi Avenue. Upon arrival, Engine 106 and

Rescue Ambulance 106 found a 79-year-old female with a chief complaint of chest

pain. Fire personnel performed a full medical evaluation which included a twelve-

lead electrocardiogram, established intravenous access, administration of cardiac

medications, and a complete set of vital signs. Rescue Ambulance 106 transported

the patient to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation.