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The Fire Department's 1960 crown pumper fire truck is for sale for $15,000 after 27 years of service.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1583AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia firemen warned local residents to be particularly concerned with fire dangers in the wake of a garage fire that did $40,000 damage at 231 Carolwood Drive, threatening nearby homes and brush-covered hillsides.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 27, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 27, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1606AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Chief wants new fire station built. After a year of study using computer technology, Arcadia Fire Chief Jerry Gardner has recommended to the City Council that a fourth fire station be built in vicinity of Sixth and Live Oak Avenues.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 12, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 12, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1580AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The cities of Arcadia, El Monte and Monrovia have requested $864,000 in federal funds to build a joint fire station and communications center

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 6, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 6, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1576AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Though there will be no federal funds available, it is still possible for Arcadia, Monrovia, El Monte and Sierra Madre to build a joint fire station and communications center.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 30, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 30, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1578AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Jim Bateson, as fire prevention specialist, frequently gives talks at schools and clubs on fire prevention. He is also involved in arson investigation.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 3, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 3, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department; Bateson, Jim

Item ID: 1584AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Richard Dana intermediate school to open doors for first time. It is the second educational plant serving 7th and 8th grades, the other being First Avenue School. Dana's first principal is Joseph Bagnall. The modern school was designed by Boyd Georgi and Lee Kline, the same architects who planned the buildings at Camino Grove Elementary. See Also Arcadia Tribune, September 13, 1954, p. 1, Schoolroom doors open tomorrow for 7000 pupils.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 9, 1954

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 9, 1954

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Bagnall, Joseph; Georgi, Boyd; Kline, Lee; Schools-Dana Junior High School; Schools-Dana Middle School

Collection: Newspaper Index

Three local organizations have contributed $10,000 to help the Arcadia Historical Society open the doors of its museum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 27, 1986

Pages: p. 1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 27, 1986

Pages: p. 1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Historical Society

Item ID: 493AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

On March 21, 1952, Hinshaw's Department Store opened its doors in Arcadia. They recently held a celebration of their 25 years in business.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 27, 1977

Pages: p. A-6

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 27, 1977

Pages: p. A-6

Subjects: Hinshaw's Department Store

Item ID: 778AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council approved preliminary plans Tuesday for a nearly $2.7 million fire station that will replace the city's fire station No. 2 at the northeast corner of Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Station

Item ID: 46AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Station sites

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 17, 1958 and October 23, 1958 p. 1 (Baldwin Avenue); May 5, 1958 p. 1 (South Santa Anita); December 11, 1958 p. 1; January 1, 1959 p. 1; January 5, 1959 p. 1; February 26, 1959 p. 1; March 5, 1959 p. 1 (Santa Anita Avenue); April 6, 1961 p. 1 (Live Oak)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 17, 1958 and October 23, 1958 p. 1 (Baldwin Avenue); May 5, 1958 p. 1 (South Santa Anita); December 11, 1958 p. 1; January 1, 1959 p. 1; January 5, 1959 p. 1; February 26, 1959 p. 1; March 5, 1959 p. 1 (Santa Anita Avenue); April 6, 1961 p. 1 (Live Oak)

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 3923AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

West Arcadia Station

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1937 p. 1; March 7, 1937 p. 1; October 18, 1937 p. 1; April 21, 1955, p. 1; May 5, 1955 p. 1 (station sites); November 17, 1955 p. 1 December 1, 1955 p. 1; December 22, 1955 p. 1 (site donated by Los Angeles Turf Club); September 5, 1957 p. 1 (land acquired)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1937 p. 1; March 7, 1937 p. 1; October 18, 1937 p. 1; April 21, 1955, p. 1; May 5, 1955 p. 1 (station sites); November 17, 1955 p. 1 December 1, 1955 p. 1; December 22, 1955 p. 1 (site donated by Los Angeles Turf Club); September 5, 1957 p. 1 (land acquired)

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 3922AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Fire Department has a new, green $150,000 fire engine on loan from the California Office of Emergency Services. It is specially equipped to handle large brush fires.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1581AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Don's Chevron Station at the southwest corner of Duarte Road and Second Avenue was demolished by fire. Owner Don Shepherd was attempting to repair a leaking gas tank on a station wagon when a light broke and ignited the gasoline. Damage was estimated at $200,000.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1596AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Intercity Fire Dispatch Center

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1973 p. 1; August 12, 1973 p. 1; September 9, 1973 p. 1 (set back)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1973 p. 1; August 12, 1973 p. 1; September 9, 1973 p. 1 (set back)

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 3921AN

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

General articles re fire department

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 1, 1960 p. 1 (rating Change); October 19, 1961 p. 1 (rescue squad); June 20, 1968 p. 1; June 30, 1968 p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 1, 1960 p. 1 (rating Change); October 19, 1961 p. 1 (rescue squad); June 20, 1968 p. 1; June 30, 1968 p. 1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 3915AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Fire Chief Gerald Gardner said that 735 of all calls received by the Fire Department in the past five years have been for paramedics.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1582AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Summary of services performed for the community in addition to fire fighting.

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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: 1567AN

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

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The Fire Department's 1960 crown pumper fire truck is for sale for $15,000 after 27 years of service.

Arcadia firemen warned local residents to be particularly concerned with fire dangers in the wake of a garage fire that did $40,000 damage at 231 Carolwood Drive, threatening nearby homes and brush-covered hillsides.

Chief wants new fire station built. After a year of study using computer technology, Arcadia Fire Chief Jerry Gardner has recommended to the City Council that a fourth fire station be built in vicinity of Sixth and Live Oak Avenues.

The cities of Arcadia, El Monte and Monrovia have requested $864,000 in federal funds to build a joint fire station and communications center

Though there will be no federal funds available, it is still possible for Arcadia, Monrovia, El Monte and Sierra Madre to build a joint fire station and communications center.

Jim Bateson, as fire prevention specialist, frequently gives talks at schools and clubs on fire prevention. He is also involved in arson investigation.

Three local organizations have contributed $10,000 to help the Arcadia Historical Society open the doors of its museum.

On March 21, 1952, Hinshaw's Department Store opened its doors in Arcadia. They recently held a celebration of their 25 years in business.

The City Council approved preliminary plans Tuesday for a nearly $2.7 million fire station that will replace the city's fire station No. 2 at the northeast corner of Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue.

Station sites

West Arcadia Station

The Fire Department has a new, green $150,000 fire engine on loan from the California Office of Emergency Services. It is specially equipped to handle large brush fires.

Don's Chevron Station at the southwest corner of Duarte Road and Second Avenue was demolished by fire. Owner Don Shepherd was attempting to repair a leaking gas tank on a station wagon when a light broke and ignited the gasoline. Damage was estimated at $200,000.

Intercity Fire Dispatch Center

General information on Arcadia Fire Department

General articles re fire department

Arcadia Fire Chief Gerald Gardner said that 735 of all calls received by the Fire Department in the past five years have been for paramedics.

Summary of services performed for the community in addition to fire fighting.

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.