Fire Department Weekly Report - September 29 – October 5, 2024

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of September 29 – October 5, 2024. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this period:

Sunday, September 29

At 9:23 p.m., Engine 105 responded to a report of a fire alarm activation in the first block

of North Fifth Avenue. Upon arrival, fire suppression personnel found a 3-story medical

building with an audible alarm. Fire suppression personnel gained access into the building

and found a domestic water line had burst in the first-floor attic space. The water supply

to the building was quickly shut down and additional equipment for water removal was

requested. Truck 105, Engine 107, and Monrovia Truck 101 crews responded, and

utilized water vacuums and floor squeegees to remove the standing water to prevent

further damage of the surgery center equipment.

Monday, September 30

At 7:42 p.m., Engine 106 responded to a report of arcing wires in the 1000 block

of Fairview Avenue. Upon arrival, fire suppression personnel found a streetlight that had

an electrical fire. Fire suppression personnel secured the area to ensure that the fire was

contained to the area of origin, and contacted Southern California Edison (SCE) after the

fire was extinguished. The damage was isolated to the area of origin and SCE remained

on scene to repair the electrical issue.

Tuesday, October 1

At 11:36 a.m., Engine 105, Engine 107, Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, and Battalion

105 responded to a report of a natural gas leak in the 700 block of Camino Real Avenue.

Fire suppression personnel shut off the faulty equipment that was leaking gas and utilized

a multi-gas monitor to ensure that the area was clear of atmospheric hazards. The

occupant was advised to replace the faulty equipment and there were no injuries

associated with this incident.

Wednesday, October 2

At 12:40 p.m., Truck 105 responded to the 900 block of Arcadia Avenue for a request to

support a law enforcement agency. Fire suppression personnel arrived and assisted with

a breached vault within a residential home. The process was successful, and all items

retrieved were relinquished.

Thursday, October 3

At 12:40 p.m., Truck 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the 400 block of

Santa Clara Street and arrived to find a one-month-old male with oral trauma and

significant bleeding from the mouth. Paramedics initiated advanced life support measures

on the patient, including intravenous fluids, cardiac monitoring, blood glucose testing, and

transport to Children’s Hospital.

Friday, October 4

At 4:46 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident in

the 400 block of Fairview Avenue. Upon arrival, fire suppression personnel found a 73-

year-old male with a chief complaint of diffuse abdominal pain. Fire suppression

personnel performed a full medical evaluation on the patient, including a 12-lead

electrocardiogram (EKG), established intravenous access, and administered an anti-

nausea medication. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further

treatment.

Saturday, October 5

At 12:37 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident

in the 200 block of West Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, fire suppression personnel found

a 77-year-old male with a complaint of a syncopal episode. Fire suppression personnel

obtained a full medical evaluation on the patient, including a 12-lead EKG and establishedintravenous access. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further treatment.