Fire Department Weekly Report -week of September 5 – 11, 2021

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of September 5 – 11, 2021. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time period:

Sunday, September 5

At 3:06 p.m., Engine 105, Truck 105, Engine 107, Urban Search and Rescue 106, Rescue Ambulance 105, and Battalion 105 responded to a report of a person that was hit by a train in the 200 block of North First Avenue. Upon arrival, the Arcadia Police Department and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were on scene and all traffic lanes were shut down. Fire crews found one male patient who had been struck by a train. Battalion 105 contacted Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation and had the train tracks shut down in both directions.

The patient received advanced life support including oxygen therapy, 12-lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and medication therapy. The patient was transported to Huntington Hospital Trauma Center for further evaluation and treatment.

Monday, September 6

At 4:32 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the intersection of South Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue for a reported two-car traffic collision. Fire crews arrived to find two patients and two vehicles with significant damage. Paramedics treated both patients and both were transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Tuesday, September 7

At 10:05 a.m., Truck 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the 2000 block of Lee Avenue for a reported fall victim. Fire crews arrived to find a 50-year-old female patient with traumatic injuries resulting from a fall. Paramedics initiated advanced life support measures including a 12-lead electrocardiogram, intravenous fluids, medications, blood glucose testing, and transport to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Wednesday, September 8

At 7:46 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical assist in the 900 block of West Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 29-year old male patient who was experiencing an altered level of consciousness. The patient received advanced life support including 12-lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and fluids. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Thursday, September 9

At 6:46 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical assist in the 700 block of Camino Real Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 65-year old male patient who was suffering from a possible stroke. The patient received advanced life support including 12-lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and blood glucose monitoring. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Friday, September 10

At 5:06 a.m., Engine 107 responded to a reported miscellaneous outside fire at the intersection of North Second Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Upon arrival, fire personnel found several abandoned items burning under the bridge. Fire personnel

Fire Department Weekly Report utilized an attack line to extinguish the fire quickly. There was no damage found to the structural integrity of the bridge. The cause of the fire was undetermined.

Saturday, September 11

At 5:44 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident in the 300 block of West Camino Real Avenue. Upon arrival, fire crews found a 90-year-old female patient experiencing weakness and dizziness. The patient was treated with advanced life support measures that include intravenous therapy and cardiac monitoring. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Strike Team Activity

During the reporting period, OES Engine 343 as part of Strike Team 1840 returned home from its two-month deployment. Utilizing several relief crews during that time period, OES Engine 343 served several fires including the wildfires in Oregon, the Dixie Fire, and the Caldor Fire. Many homes were saved because of their efforts. OES Engine 1613 continues to be deployed as a single resource at the Caldor Fire. They continue to support different operations including the progressive deployment of hose and strengthening control lines around the fire. It is anticipated that they will demobilize and return home the following week.

Training

During the reporting period, Arcadia Fire Department conducted a total of 298 hours of training. Some of the subjects covered were: Hose Evolutions, Ladder Evolutions, Ventilation Techniques, Salvage and Overhaul Techniques, Tiller Certification, Defensive Driving, Engine Company Equipment, Search and Rescue, Communications, EOC Operations, Records Management, Fire Suppression Tactics, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Truck Operations, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic Continuing Education, Hazardous Materials, Lighting Operations, Rope Rescue, Incident Command, Pre

Incident Planning, Supervision and Management, and Standard Operating Guideline Review.