The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week
of November 19 – 25, 2023. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for
this time period:
Sunday, November 19
At 2:40 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident in
the 600 block of Sunset Boulevard. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 26-year-old male
suffering from an overdose. Fire personnel performed a full medical evaluation which
included a complete set of vital signs, 12-lead electrocardiogram, intravenous access,
and administered Narcan to counteract the overdose. The patient was transported to USC
Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Monday, November 20
At 12:50 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident
at the intersection of Naomi Avenue and Golden West Avenue. Upon arrival, fire
personnel found a 27-year-old female with a complaint of seizure. Fire personnel
performed a full medical evaluation which included a 12-lead electrocardiogram,
intravenous access, blood glucose check, and monitored the patient for further seizure
activity. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and
treatment.
Tuesday, November 21
At 9:04 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in
the 400 block of South Santa Anita Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 78-
year-old male who was suffering from head pain after fainting and hitting his head. The
patient received advanced life support including 12-lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous
access, and blood glucose monitoring. The patient was transported to Huntington
Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Wednesday, November 22
At 8:21 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in
the 100 block of El Dorado Street. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a six-year-old
male who was suffering from a syncope episode. The patient received advanced life
support including 12-lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and blood glucose
monitoring. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation
and treatment.
Thursday, November 23
At 7:11 a.m., Engine 105 responded to a report of smoke in the 300 block of East
Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, there was an odor of smoke that was coming from a
smoldering log burning in the Los Angeles County Flood Control area. Fire personnel
utilized a pressurized water extinguisher to extinguish the fire. The fire hazard was
contained to the area of origin.
Friday, November 24
At 5:11 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 91 responded to a report of a motor
vehicle versus motorcycle incident at the intersection of Second Avenue and Duarte
Road. Upon arrival, there was a 24-year-old male with a complaint of trauma to his lower
extremities. 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 further evaluation and treatment.
Saturday, November 25
At 9:18 a.m., Truck 105 responded to a report of persons trapped inside an elevator in
the 50 block of East Duarte Road. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a stalled elevator car
with one person inside. Fire personnel gained access to the elevator control room where
the elevator car was manually lowered. Specialized tools were used to open the elevator doors and the occupant was extricated from the elevator without injury or damage. The occupant did not require medical assistance and was released on scene. The elevator
car was placed out-of-service, and the property management company was notified.