The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of May 26 – June 1, 2024. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time period:
Sunday, May 26
At 5:42 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident in
the 200 block of West Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 22-year-old
female with a complaint of facial injuries and altered mental status after falling from a
horse. Fire personnel obtained a 12-lead electrocardiogram, blood glucose check,
intravenous access, and transported the patient to Huntington Hospital for further
treatment.
Monday, May 27
At 10:58 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a report of a medical
incident in the 100 block of South Baldwin Avenue. Upon arrival, there was one patient
with a complaint of hyperglycemia and blurred vision. Fire personnel performed a full
medical evaluation which included intravenous access, blood pressure check, and
electrocardiogram. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further
treatment.
Tuesday, May 28
At 8:29 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a report of a traumatic
injury in the 200 block of Renoak Way. Upon arrival, there was an 80-year-old male with
a complaint of a traumatic head injury and bleeding from his ears. Fire personnel
performed a full medical evaluation which included intravenous access, blood pressure
check, and electrocardiogram. The patient was transported to Huntington Hospital for
further treatment.
Wednesday, May 29
At 8:00 p.m., Engine 106, Truck 105, Battalion 105, and Rescue Ambulance 41 responded to a report of an overturned vehicle in the 1800 block of South Baldwin Avenue. Upon arrival, there was one patient that self-extricated from the vehicle. Fire personnel performed a full medical evaluation on the 65-year-old male who
had a chief complaint of back pain, but he refused further treatment.
Thursday, May 30
At 2:39 p.m., Truck 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded
to a two-car traffic collision in the 1600 block of South Tenth Avenue. Upon arrival, there was one vehicle that was trapped
under another vehicle. Fire personnel utilized extrication equipment to lift the vehicle and safely removed the patient and
performed a complete medical assessment.
Friday, May 31
At 6:18 p.m., Engine 107, Rescue Ambulance 105, and BLS 106 responded to a medical
incident in the 500 block of North Santa Anita Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found
a 60-year-old female with a complaint of seizure. Fire personnel performed a full medical
evaluation which included a 12-lead electrocardiogram, established intravenous access,
obtained a blood glucose reading, and monitored the patient for further seizure activity.
The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.Saturday, June 1
At 11:19 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident
in the 400 block of South Santa Anita Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 44-
year-old male with a chief complaint of chest pain. Fire personnel performed a full medical
evaluation which included a 12-lead electrocardiogram, established intravenous access,
and administered cardiac medications. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia
Hospital for further treatment.
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