Fire report: car drives thru store window

Arcadia Fire Department Weekly Report The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of January 6, through January 12, 2013. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time period: Incident Type Count

1. Fires: 4

2. EMS/Rescues: 74

3. Hazardous Materials: 2

4. Public Service Assistance: 7

5. Good Intent Calls: 4

6. False Alarms: 15

7. Other: 1

Total Incident Count: 107

Sunday, January 6

1. At 10:12 a.m., Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in the 100 block of West Forest Drive. Fire crews evaluated a male patient who was experiencing difficulty breathing. Paramedics performed advanced life support measures on scene; including: 12-lead electrocardiogram, glucose monitoring, oxygen saturation measurement, intravenous access, drug therapy and oxygen therapy. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further treatment and evaluation.

Monday, January 7

1. At 8:52 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical assist in the 2100 block of South Seventh Avenue. Fire crews evaluated an elderly male suffering from being weak and dizzy with numbness and tingling in his extremities. In addition, further assessment revealed dysrhythmias. Paramedics provided advance life support measures on scene; including: 12-lead electrocardiogram, intravenous access, cardiac medications and oxygen therapy. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further treatment and evaluation.

Tuesday, January 8

1. At 9:31 a.m., Engine 105, Engine 106, Engine 107, Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, Battalion 105, along with units from the Monrovia Fire Department, responded to a reported appliance fire in the 1700 Block of North Santa Anita Avenue. Fire crews reported light smoke from the structure. Fire personnel investigated the structure and discovered a stovetop fire that was extinguished prior to arrival. Upon further investigation with a thermal imaging camera, firefighters identified fire extension into the adjacent cabinets. Interior walls were breached to access and extinguish any fire extension. Fire crews assisted with smoke removal prior to release of the structure.

Wednesday, January 9

1. At 7:21 a.m., Engine 107 responded to smoke in the proximity of East Colorado Boulevard and North Second Avenue. Fire crews discovered light smoke coming from beneath the freeway overpass in the flood control wash. Additional resources were requested to assist in determining the exact location and source of the smoke. Fire crews entered the wash and found a smoldering bed mattress from a homeless camp. The mattress was extinguished and overhauled. Los Angeles County Flood Control personnel responded to the location to dispose of the burned mattress.

Thursday, January 10

1. At 7:37 p.m., Engine 106 responded to a reported electrical pole fire in the 700 block of Arcadia Avenue. Fire personnel discovered a smoldering transformer on an electrical pole and a small vegetation fire to the rear of the residence due to downed power lines. Fire personnel extinguished the fire and overhauled the area utilizing an extinguisher and hand tools. The area was secured and released to Southern California Edison personnel for further evaluation and repairs.

Friday, January 11

1. At 3:12 p.m., Engine 106 responded to a public assist request in the intersection of West Duarte Road and South Baldwin Avenue. Fire personnel found a disabled person in a motorized wheelchair that had lost power while on a public bus. Fire personnel assisted the disabled person off the public transportation bus and assisted her in reaching her desired location.

Saturday, January 12

1. At 11:40 a.m., Engine 107 responded to a reported hazard investigation in the 100 block of Santa Clara Avenue. Fire crews investigated and discovered that a vehicle had accidently driven into a large plate glass window in a structure and had backed out prior to Fire Department arrival. The vehicle sustained front-end damage and was parked in front of a storefront with a broken window. Arcadia Police Officers requested Fire Department personnel to assess structural damage to the building. This request was referred to a Building Official for determination of structural integrity. No civilian injuries resulted from the accident.

Fire Prevention Bureau Plan Checks

1. 1 Residential Building Plan Check

2. 1 Commercial Building Plan Check

3. 1 Multi-Family Plan Check

4. 1 Fire Sprinkler Plan Checks

5. 4 Solar Panel Plan Checks

6. Construction Inspections

7. 1 Fire Alarm Inspection

8. 10 Fire Sprinkler Inspections

9. 3 Occupancy Finals

10. Other Inspections

11. 16 Annual Life & Fire Safety Inspection

12. 1 Business License Inspection

13. 2 Complaint Investigations

Training During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department conducted a total of 374 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.

Volunteer Weekly Activity Report During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department had a total of 13 hours of volunteer activities. Specifically, volunteers from the community donated their time to assist the Department with Fire Prevention Bureau and Fire Administration duties.