The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of December 10 – 16, 2023. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time period:
Sunday, December 10
At 3:51 p.m., Engine 106 responded to a report of two children that were locked in a
vehicle in the 400 block of Baldwin Avenue. Upon arrival, there were two children strapped
in the car seats and the mother was standing outside of the vehicle. Fire personnel utilized
a vehicle lockout kit to unlock the vehicle doors. The children were unharmed, and they
reunited with their mother.
Monday, December 11
At 5:55 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 41 responded to a report of a pedestrian
versus automobile incident at the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Longdon Avenue.
Upon arrival, there was an 18-year-old female that was stuck by a vehicle while crossing
the street. The patient had traumatic injuries to her hip and elbow. 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 evaluation and
treatment.
Tuesday, December 12
At 7:01 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a report of a vehicle
versus motorcycle incident at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and First Avenue.
Upon arrival, there was one male patient that had suffered traumatic injuries from the
traffic collision. The patient received a full medical evaluation and was transported to USC
Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Wednesday, December 13
At 1:50 a.m., Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, and Battalion 105 responded to assist
Los Angeles County Fire Department with a reported structure fire in the 100 block of
Rosemead Boulevard. Fire personnel arrived to find a single-story structure with an active
attic fire. Arcadia fire units assisted with vertical ventilation and scene lighting. No injuries
occurred during this incident.
Thursday, December 14
At 8:58 p.m., Engine 107 responded to the 400 block of Santa Clara Street for an outdoor
fire. Fire personnel arrived to find a one-quarter acre of thick vegetation on fire. One
additional engine company was requested to ensure containment, and to assist with mop
up and overhaul of the area. No structures were threatened, and no injuries occurred
during this incident.
Friday, December 15
At 7:59 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a report of traffic
collision on the west bound 210 Freeway at Santa Anita Avenue. Upon arrival, fire
personnel found a two-vehicle traffic collision involving two patients. Paramedics
performed a full medical assessment on both drivers. One patient, a 74-year-old female,
complained of chest pain from the accident. The patient received a full set of vital signs
that included a 12-lead electrocardiogram and was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital
for further evaluation and treatment. The other driver refused further treatment and was
released on scene.
Saturday, December 16
At 10:39 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident
in the 700 block of Naomi Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found an 82-year-old
female with a complaint of dizziness with hypotension. Fire personnel performed a full
medical evaluation which included a 12-lead electrocardiogram and intravenous access.
The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.New Engine Push-In Ceremony
Push-in ceremony is a time-honored tradition in the fire service that dates back to the
1800s when animals were unable to push horse-drawn equipment back into the fire
station. That meant, at the time, the fire personnel had to physically push the equipment
back into the station.
On December 12, while hosting an open house event for city employees at Station 107,
employees and city council members were there to help celebrate this special occasion
and welcome the arrival of our new engine. Fire Chief Chen Suen gave a speech and the
new engine was pushed into the station.
