Fire Department Weekly Report - week of March 9 – 15, 2025

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of March 9 – 15, 2025. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this period:

Sunday, March 9

At 11:53 p.m., Engine 107, Rescue Ambulance 105, and BLS 106 responded to a medical

incident in the 1300 block of Rodeo Road. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 62-year-

old female with a chief complaint of chest pain. The patient received a full medical

evaluation which included a 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG), intravenous therapy,

aspirin and nitroglycerin, and was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further

treatment.

Monday, March 10

At 8:35 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident in

the 1100 block of Okoboji Drive. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 5-month-old female

with a complaint of nausea and vomiting. The patient received a full medical evaluation

which included a 12-lead EKG. The parents of the child refused further care.

Tuesday, March 11

At 10:01 p.m., Engine 105 responded to a report of a trash fire in the 100 block of Wheeler

Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a large trash can that was emitting smoke and

fire. The fire was extinguished by using a 1 ¾” hose line and was contained to the area

of origin.

Wednesday, March 12

At 6:00 p.m., Engine 106, Rescue Ambulance 106, and Battalion 105 responded to a medical incident in the 300

block of West Huntington Drive to assist with a medical evacuation air transport of a 15-year-old patient. Fire personnel transported the medical team and the patient from the hospital to the helicopter, while Battalion 105 coordinated with UCLA Medical Center and Reach Air to establish a landing zone.

Thursday, March 13

At 5:43 p.m., Engine 106 responded to the 1000 block of Huntington Drive for a reported

animal rescue. Fire personnel arrived to find a kitten with its paw stuck in the metal grate

protecting a heater. Fire personnel were able to calm the kitten and free its paw without

injury.

Friday, March 14

At 4:53 p.m., Engine 105, Engine 106, Engine 101,

Truck 105, Truck 101, Rescue Ambulance 105, and Battalion 105 responded to the 1900 block of Sixth Avenue for a reported structure fire. Fire personnel arrived to find a single-story residential structure with

heavy smoke and fire conditions showing and quickly initiated an offensive interior fire attack. The fire was contained to the building of origin and no injuries occurred during this incident.

Saturday, March 15

At 6:45 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a report of a fall in

the 200 block of West Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 54-year-old

male with a complaint of head pain after being struck by a horse. The patient received a

full trauma assessment which included a 12-lead EKG, intravenous therapy, and painmedication. The patient met trauma criteria and was transported to Huntington Hospital

for further treatment.