Fire Department Weekly Report - week of October 2 - 8, 2022

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of October 2 - 8, 2022. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time period:

Sunday, October 2 At 8:00 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical call in the 400 block of South Baldwin Avenue. Fire personnel arrived to find a 16-year-old female with face, head, and neck pain after being assaulted by three females. Paramedics provided basic life support measures on scene and recommended transport to a local hospital. The victim’s parents declined but agreed to seek further medical care if needed. The Arcadia Police Department also responded to the scene. Monday, October 3 At 9:15 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical assist in the 1100 block of De Anza Place. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 5-year-old male with an altered level of consciousness after suffering a seizure. The patient received advanced life support measures on scene including 12-lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and blood glucose level monitoring. The child was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Tuesday, October 4 At 1:48 p.m., Truck 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical call in the 400 block of East Duarte Road. Fire personnel arrived to find a 93-year-old male suffering from right ankle bleeding due to edema. The patient received advanced life support measures on scene including bandage, 12-lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and blood glucose level monitoring. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Wednesday, October 5 At 11:31 a.m., Truck 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in the 100 block of Genoa Street. Upon arrival, fire crews found a female patient complaining of abdominal pain. Paramedics assessed the patient and performed advanced life support measures on scene including 12-lead cardiac monitoring and intravenous access. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Thursday, October 6 At 9:38 a.m., Monrovia Engine 102 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical call in the 5000 block of Peck Road. Fire personal arrived to find a female patient that had experienced a syncopal episode. Paramedics provided basic life support measures on scene and recommended transport to a local hospital. The patient declined and was advised to follow up with her physician. Friday, October 7 At 10:16 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a motorcyclist down in the eastbound 210 Freeway at Baldwin Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 26-year-old male with significant injuries to both shoulders and arms. Paramedics initiated advanced life support measures on scene and transported the patient to Huntington Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Saturday, October 8 At 9:54 p.m., Engine 105,

Engine 106, Engine 107, Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 106, and Battalion 105 responded to a commercial structure fire in the 100 block of Wheeler Avenue. Initial fire crews arrived to find heavy smoke and fire conditions on the second floor of the structure and initiated an offensive fire attack to obtain a primary search as well as fire control. Firefighters were quickly pushed out due to high heat and structural failure. The Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Montebello, San Marino, Pasadena, and Los Angeles County Fire Departments also responded to the incident and assisted with fire operations. The fire was held to the building of origin and the cause remains under investigation.

Personnel Update/Training On Monday, October 3, 2022, the Arcadia Fire Department promoted Chris Klemm (featured) to the position of Fire Engineer. Also during this reporting period, Probationary Firefighter Turner Clouse obtained his tillered apparatus operator’s certification. This involved passing a cone course evolution, ten hours of driving (including street, freeway, and nighttime driving) and a certification exam. In addition, we conducted oral interviews for the entry-level firefighter position.