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Arcadia Paramedics have been asked to assist in field training of paramedic trainees from PCC. The Fire Chief said that there is great reluctance to do so, but agreed that Arcadia Paramedics received their training from Los Angeles County and Beverly Hills Fire Departments and should repay this service by helping new trainees.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1568AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fire Chief Bob Dick will retire February 17 after nearly 27 years with the Arcadia Fire Department.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 30, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 30, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department; Dick, Bob; Dick, Robert

Item ID: 1591AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fire chief Gene Mahoney

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1973

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1973

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Fire Department; Mahoney, Gene

Item ID: 3925AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fire Chief James Nellis

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 22, 1935 p. 1 (appointed Chief); August 2, 1935 p. 7; June 1, 1938 p. 1; June 8, 1938 p. 1; October 29, 1950 p. 1; June 26, 1958 p. 1 (resigns)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 22, 1935 p. 1 (appointed Chief); August 2, 1935 p. 7; June 1, 1938 p. 1; June 8, 1938 p. 1; October 29, 1950 p. 1; June 26, 1958 p. 1 (resigns)

Subjects: Fire Department; Nellis, James

Item ID: 3926AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fire chief John Eshelmann

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 1, 1936 p. 1 (appointed Chief); June 1, 1938 p. 1 (resigns)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 1, 1936 p. 1 (appointed Chief); June 1, 1938 p. 1 (resigns)

Subjects: Fire Department; Eshelmann, John S.

Item ID: 3924AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fire Chief Gene Mahoney, with City Council approval, is instituting an apprentice fireman program, in which the men will take training classes at PCC while actually employees of the Arcadia Fire Department.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1569AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fire Chief Gene Mahoney has been placed on indefinite leave of absence without pay. Since Mahoney came to Arcadia in 1973, the Fire Department has been prey to internal tension. Bob Dick has been named acting Chief.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 4, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 4, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department; Mahoney, Gene; Dick, Bob; Dick, Robert

Item ID: 1588AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Gerald R. Gardner has been named Chief of the Fire Department succeeding retiring Bob Dick. Gardner has been with the Department since 1965.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 24, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 24, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department; Gardner, Gerald R.

Item ID: 1593AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Fire Capt. Jerry Broadwell died when a roof collapsed during a commercial blaze in Arcadia Wednesday. See VF "Broadwell, Jerry (1928-1975)" for a hard copy.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 24, 1975

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 24, 1975

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Broadwell, Jerry; Arcadia Fire Dept.

Item ID: 24706AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fire broke out last night at the Arcadia Theatre, gutting the newly decorated interior.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 12, 1942

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 12, 1942

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Moving Picture Theaters - Arcadia Theatre

Item ID: 6514AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fire Chiefs of 19 Foothill cities met this spring and have worked out a strike force plan for more efficient fire fighting. Since the dry conditions make this potentially the worst fire season since 1920, this could mean great savings. A strike force will consist of 5 units directed by a team leader.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 17, 1976

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 17, 1976

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1574AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information on Arcadia Fire Department

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 4, 1933, p. 2 (history in Arcadia 1923-1933); October 14, 1936 p. 1 (revamping); April 18, 1940 p. 1 (Civil Service); October 12, 1942 p. 1 (territory enlarged); February 6, 1947 p. 1 (fire engine picture); March 24, 1949 p. 11 (history)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 4, 1933, p. 2 (history in Arcadia 1923-1933); October 14, 1936 p. 1 (revamping); April 18, 1940 p. 1 (Civil Service); October 12, 1942 p. 1 (territory enlarged); February 6, 1947 p. 1 (fire engine picture); March 24, 1949 p. 11 (history)

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 3914AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia School District enrollment is down by 100 students from last year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 26, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 26, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Enrollment

Item ID: 2895AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Two wives of Arcadia firemen have asked for an investigation of Chief Gene Mahoney by the City.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department; Mahoney, Gene

Item ID: 1589AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Lew and Dorothy Law are more than just proprietors of Law's Boys' shop in West Arcadia. In 1927-29 they were a couple of clowns. performing in the five western states.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 16, 1949

Pages: p. 3 w/photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 16, 1949

Pages: p. 3 w/photo

Subjects: Law, Lew; Law, Dorothy

Item ID: 9469AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Three members of Arcadia's 9 man Paramedic Team have resigned. The reason given was the lack of compatibility with Chief Mahoney and the City Manager.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1573AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Police Chief L. J. Richards is recovering from a knee injury suffered when he risked his life while trying to subdue a wild cow on the rampage.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 30, 1932

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 30, 1932

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Police; Richards, L. J.

Item ID: 7985AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia, together with Monrovia, Sierra Madre and El Monte are studying a regional fire protection program.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1575AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia voters overwhelmingly supported their schools in the tax base election held November 8. There was a heavy turnout, with over 80% of those eligible going to the polls.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 10, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 10, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2918AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education turned down a recommendation to shorten the last week of school at the high school. The recommendation was that for the last week, Monday would be a full day, while Tuesday through Thursday would be half days.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2966An

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Fire Chief Bob Dick will retire February 17 after nearly 27 years with the Arcadia Fire Department.

Fire chief Gene Mahoney

Fire Chief James Nellis

Fire chief John Eshelmann

Fire Chief Gene Mahoney, with City Council approval, is instituting an apprentice fireman program, in which the men will take training classes at PCC while actually employees of the Arcadia Fire Department.

Fire Chief Gene Mahoney has been placed on indefinite leave of absence without pay. Since Mahoney came to Arcadia in 1973, the Fire Department has been prey to internal tension. Bob Dick has been named acting Chief.

Gerald R. Gardner has been named Chief of the Fire Department succeeding retiring Bob Dick. Gardner has been with the Department since 1965.

Arcadia Fire Capt. Jerry Broadwell died when a roof collapsed during a commercial blaze in Arcadia Wednesday. See VF "Broadwell, Jerry (1928-1975)" for a hard copy.

Fire broke out last night at the Arcadia Theatre, gutting the newly decorated interior.

General information on Arcadia Fire Department

Arcadia School District enrollment is down by 100 students from last year.

Two wives of Arcadia firemen have asked for an investigation of Chief Gene Mahoney by the City.

Lew and Dorothy Law are more than just proprietors of Law's Boys' shop in West Arcadia. In 1927-29 they were a couple of clowns. performing in the five western states.

Three members of Arcadia's 9 man Paramedic Team have resigned. The reason given was the lack of compatibility with Chief Mahoney and the City Manager.

Arcadia Police Chief L. J. Richards is recovering from a knee injury suffered when he risked his life while trying to subdue a wild cow on the rampage.

Arcadia, together with Monrovia, Sierra Madre and El Monte are studying a regional fire protection program.

Arcadia voters overwhelmingly supported their schools in the tax base election held November 8. There was a heavy turnout, with over 80% of those eligible going to the polls.

The Arcadia Board of Education turned down a recommendation to shorten the last week of school at the high school. The recommendation was that for the last week, Monday would be a full day, while Tuesday through Thursday would be half days.