The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of July 7 - 13, 2024. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this
period:
Sunday, July 7
At 12:23 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a motorcyclist down,
on the East Bound 210 Freeway at Santa Anita. Upon arrival, Engine 105 and Rescue
Ambulance 105 found a 59-year-old male with a complaint of pain and deformity to his
left hip and leg. Fire personnel performed a full trauma assessment, which included an
electrocardiogram, established intravenous access, administered pain medication, and
obtained a complete set of vital signs. Paramedics determined the patient did meet
trauma criteria and Rescue Ambulance 105 transported the patient to Huntington Hospital
for evaluation.
Monday, July 8
At 11:56 p.m., Engine 106 responded to an animal rescue at the 400 block of South
Baldwin Avenue. Upon arrival, there were two kittens that were found stuck in the engine
compartment of a vehicle. Fire personnel safely extricated the kittens, and the kittens
were returned to the owner.
Tuesday, July 9
At 5:00 p.m., Engine 106 and crews from Glendale Fire, Burbank Fire, and Pasadena Fire
Department were dispatched for an immediate need Type 1 Strike Team to the Shelly
Fire in Yreka, California. Strike Team XLC1202A reported to the Incident Command Post
and were immediately assigned to structure protection on night operations. Arcadia
Firefighters that are on Strike Team assignments have a minimum commitment of 14
days. The Strike Team will be assigned to the Shelly Incident until they are demobilized
and released by the Incident Command.
Wednesday, July 10
At 1:17 p.m., Engine 106, Rescue Ambulance 106 and BLS Ambulance 106 responded
to the 1100 block of Murrietta for a 59-year-old female suffering from suicidal thoughts.
Firefighters arrived to find a patient exhibiting a mental health crisis. This patient was
transported by BLS Ambulance 106 to USC Arcadia Hospital for further care and
evaluation.
Thursday, July 11
At 1:56 p.m., Engine 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, and BLS Ambulance 106 responded
to the 12000 block of Lower Azusa Road for a 42-year-old female suffering weakness.
Firefighters arrived to find the patient working on a loading dock with a sudden onset of
feeling weak. Paramedics evaluated the patient and was found to be in stable condition.
The patient was transported by BLS Ambulance 106 to the USC Arcadia Hospital for
further treatment.
Friday, July 12
At 1:29 p.m., Engine 107 and Truck 105 responded to a report of victims trapped inside
an elevator near the 300 block of East Foothill Boulevard. Upon arrival, Engine 107 and
Truck 105 crews found a stalled elevator car with two occupants inside. Fire personnel
gained access to the elevator’s control room where the elevator system was unable to be
reset electronically. Truck 105 personnel were able to lower the elevator car, back to the
first floor, by slowly releasing the hydraulic fluid manually. Both occupants were able to
exit safely without injury when the elevator doors were opened by Truck 105 personnel.
The elevator car was placed out-of-service, and the property management company was
contacted for repair.
Saturday, July 13
At 10:23 p.m., Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical incident
near the 1500 block of Hyland Avenue. Upon arrival, Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance
105 found an 86-year-old female exhibiting stroke symptoms. Paramedics performed a
series of stroke tests on the patient and identified the patient was experiencing a stroke.
Fire personnel obtained a 12-lead electrocardiogram, blood glucose check, established
intravenous access, and Rescue Ambulance 105 transported the patient to the USC
Arcadia Hospital for further treatment.
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