• Fires: 3 / 62
• Explosions: 0 / 0
• EMS/Rescues: 57 / 1212
• Hazardous Materials: 5 / 49
• Public Service Assistance: 5 / 94
• Good Intent Calls: 10 / 165
• False Alarms: 13 / 188
• Other: 0 / 3

Total Incident Count: 93 / 1773

Sunday, May 5
At 10:00 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in the 600 block East Camino Real Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a female patient who was suffering from general weakness and slurred speech. The patient received advanced life support at the scene; including oxygen therapy, 12 lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and blood glucose monitoring. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Monday, May 6
At 4:18 p.m., Truck 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in the 00 block of West Bishop Court. Fire crews arrived to find a 74 year old female suffering from slurred speech, facial droop, headache and blurred vision. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene; including intravenous access, 12 lead electrocardiogram and oxygen therapy. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation.

Tuesday, May 7
At 9:27 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a traffic collision involving an automobile and a motorcycle in the 300 block of North Santa Anita Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a male patient suffering from minor to moderate injuries. The patient received advanced life support at the scene; including oxygen therapy, full spinal immobilization, cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and drug therapy for pain management. The patient was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Wednesday, May 8
At 1:16 p.m., Engine 105 responded to a vehicle fire in the 900 block of West Duarte Road in the City of Monrovia. Engine 105 arrived on scene to witness a vehicle on fire next to a building in a shopping center parking lot. Fire personnel charged a 1.5” fire hose to extinguish the fire and requested Truck 105 to respond with additional equipment.

Truck 105 personnel utilized a rotary saw to cut the hood of the vehicle to gain access to the engine compartment.

Thursday, May 9
At 9:38 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of El Monte Avenue and West Longden Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found two patients suffering from mild injuries. The patients received advanced life support at the scene; including full spinal immobilization, oxygen therapy, and 12 lead cardiac monitoring. The patients were transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Friday, May 10
At 1:24 pm Truck 105 and Monrovia Units responded to a structure fire in the 700 block of West Duarte Road in Monrovia. Truck 105 was first to arrive on scene and reported light smoke showing from a rear balcony. Fire crews investigated and found that an occupant was burning trash in a barbeque on her balcony. Fire crews extinguished the small fire and all additional units were cancelled.

Saturday, May 11
At 12:51 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a reported drowning in the 2500 block of South Doolittle Avenue. Fire crews arrived to find a 9 year old female in mild distress after nearly drowning. Prior to Fire Department arrival an adult witnessed the patient face down in the water, pulled her from the pool and began rescue breathing. Shortly thereafter, the patient began coughing and breathing on her own. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene; including intravenous access, electrocardiogram and oxygen therapy. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Fire Prevention Bureau
Plan Checks Other Inspections

• 5 Residential Building Plan Checks 50 Annual Life & Fire Safety Inspections
• 2 Commercial Building Plan Checks 2 Permit Inspections
• 1 Multi-Family Plan Check 3 Business License Inspections
• 8 Fire Sprinkler Plan Checks 1 Complaint Investigation
• 1 Hood & Duct Plan Check
• 1 Solar Panel Plan Check
• Construction Inspections
• 3 Fire Alarm Inspections
• 9 Fire Sprinkler Inspections
• 4 Occupancy Finals

Training
During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department conducted a total of 715 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.

Calls for Service Formal Investigations
April 28 to May 4 1,015 114
Total Year to Date for 2013 17,230 2,093

For the period of Sunday, April 28th, through Saturday, May 4th, the Police Department responded to 1,015 calls for service of which 114 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, April 28:

• At about 1:17 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on vehicle for a broken tail light on Live Oak Avenue, at El Monte Avenue. Upon contact with the driver, the officer detected an odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. An investigation revealed the 16-year-old White male driver and two 16-year-old Hispanic female passengers were in possession of marijuana and beer. The subjects were cited in the field and released to a guardian.
• Shortly after 2:20 a.m., an officer attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle for reckless driving in the area of Santa Anita Avenue and Le Roy Avenue. The vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit was initiated; however, it was cancelled in El Monte due to unsafe driving conditions. Shortly after, El Monte Police located the vehicle and followed it a short distance before the suspect crashed into a tree. The 22-year-old Black male driver was arrested and transported to El Monte City Jail for booking. Officers discovered the vehicle was stolen and notified the registered owner who did not know it was missing.

Monday, April 29:

• At approximately 1:52 p.m., an officer responded to the area of Golden West Avenue and Coronado Drive regarding a suspicious subject. The officer made consensual contact with the subject and discovered he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The 44-year-old Black male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
• At about 3:30 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Colorado Boulevard in regards to a residential burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry through the garage, ransacked the location, and fled with jewelry, camera equipment, and a computer monitor. No evidence was located and no one reported hearing or seeing anything suspicious.

Tuesday, April 30:

• Around 2:08 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for broken tail lights and the vehicle yielded in the City Hall parking lot, 240 West Huntington Drive. The driver provided false information; however, an investigation revealed she had a suspended license, expired registration, and was under the influence of alcohol. The 27-year-old Asian female was arrested, transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for medical clearance, and booked at the Arcadia City Jail.
• At approximately 5:22 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Motel 6, 225 Colorado Place, in regards to sounds of a fight. The officer discovered a female subject was struck in the face by her boyfriend after an argument. No medical assistance was needed. The 27-year-old Asian male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Wednesday, May 1:

• At about 7:18 a.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter in regards to a fraud report. The victim explained he gave one of his workers a check payment for $30. He later discovered the worker forged the check and cashed it for $330. At the time of the report, the Hispanic male suspect was nowhere to be found.
• Just before 4:40 p.m., officers responded to the Nordstrom parking lot at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to a subject being detained for lewd conduct. Mall security observed the subject performing lewd acts while inside his vehicle. The 30-year-old Asian male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Thursday, May 2:

• Shortly after 2:00 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for making an illegal u-turn at the intersection of Santa Clara Street and Huntington Drive. An investigation revealed the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The 25-year-old White female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
• At roughly 8:00 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Coyle Avenue regarding a theft report. The victim explained a DirecTV technician was doing work on her television in her bedroom and after he left, she discovered her ring and necklace missing. The victim contacted DirecTV and a manager advised that the employee would be questioned.

Friday, May 3:

• At approximately 11:34 a.m., an officer responded to Creative Solutions, 11837 Goldring Road, in reference to a computer extortion report. Unknown suspect(s) hacked into the company’s computer, encrypted all of its sales information, and generated an unknown password. The hacker left a message on the server demanding $5,000 in return for the password to unlock the information. Further investigation is being conducted by the Detective Bureau.
• Around 8:05 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Sport Chalet at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft investigation. A suspect removed a knife from a tool kit, concealed the item inside his pants, and exited the store without making payment. A search of his shopping bag revealed additional stolen merchandise. The 21-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Saturday, May 4:

• Shortly after 10:30 a.m., a male juvenile was riding his bicycle east on Longden Avenue and was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on El Monte Avenue, causing him to fall to the ground and scrape several areas of his body. An investigation revealed the juvenile ran the stop sign and the driver of the vehicle was unable to stop in time. The juvenile was transported to the Arcadia Methodist Hospital for treatment.
• Around 8:20 p.m., an officer responded to Sephora at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. A 32-year-old White female suspect concealed perfumes inside her purse and exited the store without making payment. A search of her property revealed she was in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Benjamin Liu, sixth grader at Dana Middle School, CEO of uScribe

Sweat, rain, and mud was beating at my muscles, urging them to continue while the tight cleats of patronization embraced my outdated and lethargic feet. The slightest detail of my pain didn’t irritate me for I was the tiger on the field, swiftly leaping, sliding, tackling, and wrestling for the ball, balancing it at tips of my feet while scuffs of green stains unearthed from the ground exploding from the impacts. The ball juggled and dangerously manipulated my opponents with constant spins and rapid movements. I moved with incredible speed and balance ending each of my foes in a strategic move and sprinting away with breathless stealth ending my individual play in a deadly curveball. However, the grotesque and unruly spin chided me, instinctively betraying my future kicks and maneuvers. It was over, 4-1, the sweat and tears lay motionless trapped in my confusion of anger and emotion. My head held below the heavenly gods and shrouded. Drenched in rain, I fled away from the intangible and invisible threat that lay before my morale, my own self.

I thought to myself, “This is not the pathway I will take in order to wrestle with success and defeat.” The team was disbanded shortly after our consecutive disappointing performances. Without question, I decided to quit my team and journey to the state champion team, FC Golden State. Each loss affected my confidence and morale, stomping it deeper and deeper into confusion, anger, and emotion. I chose to forget about everything and switch it into the vault in my mind labeled, THE FORGOTTEN MEMORIES, and at that moment they were washed away completely. I can remember the day bright and clear:

That day, my head drooped and dismay and anguish swallowed by the invisible wave of darkness. I glanced up to my desk and I penciled down possible teams I would try out for and possible transfer to. When my analysis came to the conclusion for the state champion team, FC Golden State, I was astonished, yet I agreed and chose not to debate against my senses, but accept them. I knew the preparation that had to be taken and I started right away

In the distance, a fiery blaze of yellow washed over the horizon, while beams of roaring bright illusions washed over the sky overpowering and obliterating the dull, dark clouds in a burst of luminous explosions. At that moment, the sun had illuminated and energized my confidence. That afternoon, I reminded my own self, how powerful persistence and determination was. The only one I had to prove it to was myself. I prepared by perfecting my sinister curve kick, my sensible and unpredictable strategies and tricks, and lastly, my organization and control during combative attacks. I was more ready and prepared than ever.

The coaches smirked in our appearances and arrivals. The skills of the talented Mexicans were incredible, yet I was able to match and shadow their skills in my own creative strategies. My feet quickly swayed left to write juggling the ball quickly at their tips and maneuvering creatively throughout the ground and the air confusing and perplexing their weak mental skill. Each move and new tactic I attempted became unpredictable, completely overcoming their mental and physical ability. During specific instances however, I exaggerated my fear and nervousness greatly giving the advantage to my opponent who mercilessly lifted me and kicked me to the ground crushing my calf, while the amused coaches watched entertainingly until it became ridiculously rough. I was destroyed, yet I made it through the first stage eliminating nearly three-fourths of my talented opponents. My legs, scratched up, bruised, and sore, had intensified and ignited my performance; I couldn’t help but show the white of my teeth. Those few days gaped between the advanced stages of the tryouts, I intensified my training, shooting, moving, dribbling, and controlling incredible fast and accurately. I felt powerful as if the world was in my hands that day, my skills were prepared and the powerful strategies planned and familiarized.

I would have to work my muscles to the limit to break through stage 2 and win a piece of the champion’s silver elite rank team. We began the session by testing speed. I worked my way to the middle of the group in the start and lingered until we reached the end, whereas I sprinted past the rest like an explosion with all my remaining speed to the finish, completely tucking away the element of surprise. The coaches were completely astonished, and continued to their next drill testing control, dribbling, trickery, and skill. By the end of it, I was drenched in sweat, while I let my skin fry and sizzle in the gruesome sunlight bonfire. I quickly replenished and headed for the last scrimmage. My feet quickly pointed and took fake steps and strokes of true stealth, leaving my opponent to feed on the ground while I easily sprinted past him and managed to fatally blast my ball into the net while it exploded uproariously and powerfully. At that moment, it was completely over. Those short 30 minutes were the most intense of my life. I was awarded the golden jersey, an experience that I will never forget and cherish deeply.

In conclusion, persistence and determination are the greatest aspects that will propel you toward periods of success in life and athletics. The greatest players have learned that sports aren’t just about victory and winning, but more whereas learning experiences are established. If you want something in life, there will not be anything stopping you from persisting constantly in order to reach your dreams and goals. Elevate yourself further and challenge yourself in daily activities. Never give up achieving success; it depends whether you will choose to get back up and strive forward when pain and discomfort overcomes you, when the ratio is 1 to 1000, when things seem as if they are unreachable. I have played soccer all my life because I’ve wanted to, not because my family has forced me to or others have put pressure on me for amazing performances, something that will never change throughout the whole course of my athletic future.

Keep striving and keep dreaming.

Scott Hettrick

• The likelihood of 2-4 months of additional racing dates starting as soon as 2014 as a result of the demise of Hollywood Park.
• The upcoming Breeders’ Cup on Nov. 1-2 for the second consecutive year.
• Significant physical improvements to the track this summer to enhance the customer experience.
• Officials are apparently willing to retain the most significant elements of the historic, iconic, Chandelier Room, even without the demonstration of what recently began with official public comments of concerns and petitions and was rumored to be heading towards protests and picketing.

Chandelier Room during Chamber of Commerce Citizen of Year Dinner

Santa Anita officials will host a public meeting at 6 p.m Tuesday in the Chandelier Room to describe the planned remodeling and upgrading at the track and address concerns of many local residents and some track employees and horse racing folks about the reported initial plans to remove the chandeliers, bar, and palm trees from the Chandelier Room and turn it into more of disco with a circular bar.
If those plans were ever considered for the Chandelier Room, it appears they are no longer being considered.
A recent initial design review application filed with City by Santa Anita indicates that the changes planned for the Chandelier Room and the rest of the structure, which is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, will not have a significant effect on the environment with mitigation incorporated (and specifically based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Buildings. But a final ruling by the City, which will incorporate comments from the public at the May 14 meeting and by phone, e-mail, mail, or fax, will be made by the City on May 28, with the City Council then having the option to further consider the matter.

Long wooden bar in the Chandelier Room

(Direct comments to Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Jason Kruckeberg: (626) 574-5414; jkruckeberg@ci.arcadia.ca.us; 240 West Huntington Drive, P.O. Box 60021, Arcadia, CA 91066-6021; fax: (626) 447-3309.)

Changes to the Chandelier Room are said to be limited to the “floor, ceiling, and wall updates, new A/V equipment, new clerestory windows, and a balcony.”

Other changes are planned for the Main Event Room, Turf Club, an outdoor seating area next to the Turf Club, the Director’s Room, the Arcadia Suite, the Turf Club entry way from the parking lot, and a portion of the Owner’s boxes.Those changes will include renovations of the grandstand, new flooring, wall, and ceiling finishes, new electrical and mechanical equipment, new audio-visual equipment, and new bathroom fixtures. On the south-facing facade of the grandstand, a small viewing porch adjacent to the Turf Club is planned.

All changes are said to be “consistent with the historic nature of the grandstand.”

As a board member of the Arcadia Historical Society, I should note that the Society made a statement last month to the City Council expressing concern about reports of changes to the elegant Chandelier Room that many consider to be the classiest venue in the San Gabriel Valley.
I should also note that I have a more personal connection with the room where my daughter was married on New Year’s Eve of 2007. It provided  a stunning setting for the wedding and photographs.
But I also understand the enormous financial challenges facing Santa Anita and that Arcadia has been closer to losing the entire track in recent years than ever before. So, I applaud and support almost any changes the track needs to make to remain a viable entity. Having said that, there must be numerous other changes that could that would have a more tangible impact. It’s hard to imagine that any changes to the Chandelier Room would make a profound impact on the bottom line at the track. So I’m glad to hear that is not a focus of the changes now being discussed.

The Chandelier Room, which opened with the track itself in 1934, features a parquet floor, majestic staircases, an lengthy elegant wooden bar, and is adorned with stunning namesake antique chandeliers, eye-catching decorative gilt palm trees, and a collection of sporting art.

A blog by horse racing expert and history buff Mary Forney called the Chandelier Room “one of the most beautiful places on the grounds of the historic Santa Anita Racetrack.” According to Forney, Santa Anita Racetrack founder, Dr. Charles H. “Doc” Strub, brought the chandeliers from England and the golden palm trees (pictured) from Versailles in France.
The Room has served as the location for dozens of movies and TV series dating back to 1946 for a scene with Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman in “Notorious,” and for a scene in the 1954 musical “A Star is Born,” starring Judy Garland. More recently it was the setting for a reception at which Sally Field made a speech for the TV series “Brothers and Sisters.”

During races, well-dressed bettors contemplate their next bets and converse with others over drinks in the Chandelier Room while sitting comfortably in overstuffed chairs and sofas framed by antique coffee and end tables.
In non-racing hours the room is nearly constantly booked, not only for weddings like my daughter’s that create a lifetime of memories, but also alumni reunions, corporate dinners and receptions, the annual Mayor’s Breakfast and the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year Dinner, and myriad affairs of local and race industry organizations.

Planned improvements for the fan experience at the track are exciting, encouraging, and necessary. Like this season’s changes at Dodgers Stadium, every stadium in every sport needs to undergo a face-lift periodically and adapt to an evolving customer base.
It’s even better when property owners balance those fiscal realities with the preservation of historical treasures.

Meanwhile, the biggest and most promising news is the potential addition of up to  2 1/2-months of additional racing dates at Santa Anita, which will mean far more betting, parking, horse stable business, and merchandising revenue to the track, hundreds of thousands of additional dollars for the City of Arcadia, and more customers for local restaurants, hotels, and other businesses.

While no one takes pleasure in seeing the announcement of the end of one of Southern California’s trio of premier and historic horse race tracks — the historic Hollywood Park created in 1938, four years after Santa Anita Park opened, by hundreds of shareholders including Hollywood studio titans such as Jack Warner and Samuel Goldwyn will begin to be torn down to make room for housing and other development following its final day on Dec. 22, four days before Santa Anita’s main meet — the prospects of Arcadia’s Santa Anita Park extending its main winter season from mid-April through as late as mid-July could mean as much as eight or nine months of racing here in town. And those spring dates mean fewer winter rain-out days. Hollywood’s fall meet dates between Santa Anita’s Autumn and winter meets from early November through Dec. 22 are also up for grabs.

And with the Breeders’ Cup back for a second consecutive year for the second time in five years, prospects seem brighter that Santa Anita could finally become the permanent home for the premiere worldwide competition.
After several years of consistently getting up off the mat after suffering a succession of body blows, it appears that Santa Anita Park is finally winning a few rounds that could lead to the world’s most beautiful being declared the winner and still champ.

– By Scott Hettrick

Incident Type / This Week / This Year

• Fires: 3 / 54
• Explosions: 0 / 0
• EMS/Rescues: 63 / 1090
• Hazardous Materials: 2 / 43
• Public Service Assistance: 8 / 88
• Good Intent Calls: 9 / 139
• False Alarms: 8 / 163
• Other: 1 / 3

Total Incident Count: 94 / 1,580

Sunday, April 21
At 7:12 a.m., Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in the 600 block of Gloria Road. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a female patient who was suffering from right side weakness and slurred speech. The patient received advanced life support at the scene; including Oxygen therapy, 12 lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and blood glucose monitoring. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Monday, April 22
At 10:59 a.m., Engine 105, Engine 106, Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 106, and Battalion 105, with Monrovia Engine 102 and Monrovia Truck 101, responded to a reported stove fire in the 00 block of West Palm Drive. Fire crews arrived on scene to find a stove top fire had been extinguished by the resident. Truck 105 and Monrovia Engine 102 turned off the power to the stove top and checked for any extension. The resident was advised to contact an appliance technician for repair.

Tuesday, April 23
At 3:57 p.m., Truck 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Colorado Place and San Juan Drive. Fire crews arrived to find an 89 year old female trapped inside her car with significant passenger space intrusion. The assignment was upgraded to an extrication response and Engine 105, Engine 107, and Battalion 105 responded to the scene. Fire crews used the “Jaws of Life” to extricate the trapped woman. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene; full spinal immobilization, 12 lead electrocardiogram, intravenous access, and oxygen therapy. The patient met trauma center criteria and was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Wednesday, April 24
At 3:17 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 105 were dispatched to a traffic
collision in the intersection of Holly Avenue and Walnut Avenue. Fire crews arrived on scene to find a two car traffic collision involving six patients. Another engine company was requested for additional manpower and Engine 107 responded. Fire crews assessed the patients. Four patients refused treatment and two patients were treated and transported to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Thursday, April 25
At 5:26 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in the 2300 block of South Greenfield Avenue. Fire crews arrived to find an 85 year old male suffering from shortness of breath. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene; including 12 lead electrocardiogram, intravenous access, respiratory medication and oxygen therapy. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Friday, April 26
At 7:05 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in the 400 block of West Winnie Way. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a female patient who was suffering from severe chest pain. The patient received advanced life support at the scene; including oxygen therapy, 12 lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and drug therapy. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Saturday, April 27
At 9:45 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in the 2500 block of South Second Avenue. Fire crews arrived on scene to find a female patient suffering from extreme nausea and vomiting. Paramedics performed advanced life support measures; including establishing venous access, drug therapy and cardiac monitoring. Paramedics transported the patient to a local hospital for further treatment and evaluation.

Fire Prevention Bureau

Plan Checks Other Inspections

• 7 Residential Building Plan Checks 44 Annual Life & Fire Safety Inspections
• 2 Commercial Building Plan Checks 16 Permit Inspections
• 6 Fire Sprinkler Plan Checks 2 Business License Inspections
• 1 Fire Alarm Plan Check
• 6 Solar Panel Plan Checks
• Construction Inspections
• 6 Fire Sprinkler Inspections
• 1 Hood & Duct Inspection
• 4 Occupancy Finals

Training
During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department conducted a total of 452 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.