The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week
of October 22 – 28, 2023. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this
time period:
Sunday, October 22
At 9:26 p.m., Truck 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in the
100 block of Fano Street. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 46-year-old male who
was suffering from a non-traumatic nosebleed. The patient received advanced life support
including bandaging, 12-lead cardiac monitoring, and blood glucose monitoring. The
patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Monday, October 23
At 12:20 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in
the 100 block of Lemon Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 79-year-old
female who was suffering from abdominal pain. The patient received advanced life
support including 12-lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access with pain medication,
and blood glucose monitoring. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for
further evaluation and treatment.
Tuesday, October 24
At 9:36 a.m., Engine 105 responded to a vegetation fire in the 200 block of Duarte Road.
Upon arrival, fire personnel found a resident burning flower beds, attempting to remove
the weeds and increase minerals in the soil. Fire personnel extinguished all the hot spots
with water and educated the occupants of the no burning ordinance in our city.
Wednesday, October 25
At 2:54 a.m., Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical assist in
the 500 block of Arbolada Drive. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 57-year-old male
who was suffering an altered level of consciousness from hypoglycemia. The patient
received advanced life support including 12-lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access
with medication, and blood glucose monitoring. The patient was transported to USC
Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Thursday, October 26
At 8:26 p.m., Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, and Battalion 105 responded with Los
Angeles County Fire Department units to a reported structure fire near the 400 block of
Raymond Drive in Pasadena. Upon arrival, fire personnel reported smoke and fire
showing from a single-story residential structure. Battalion 105 was assigned to Safety
Officer and performed a risk analysis of the structure and firefighting operations. Arcadia
Fire Department (AFD) crews ascended to the roof and coordinated vertical ventilation
and overhaul with interior fire crews. AFD units were released from the incident, and this
fire remains under investigation.
Friday, October 27
At 11:54 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident
in the 400 block of South Baldwin Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 77-year-
old female with a chief complaint of head pain from an assault. Fire personnel performed
a full trauma evaluation which included a complete set of vital signs, secondary
assessment, electrocardiogram, and established intravenous access. Paramedics
determined the patient met trauma criteria and was transported to Huntington Health for
further evaluation and treatment.
Saturday, October 28
At 3:22 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical incident in
the 1000 block of South Sixth Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 70-year-old
male exhibiting stroke-like symptoms. Paramedics obtained a 12-lead electrocardiogram,
blood glucose check, intravenous access, performed a series of stroke tests, and
identified the patient met the criteria. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital
for further evaluation and treatment.