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Portraits of five members of the Arcadia Fire Department, taken from a page of the "Arcadia Police and Firemen Relief Association Annual Souvenir" (see Arcadia VF-Police-Archives). Pictured are Frank Hinman, Walter Best, Leo C. Bertolina, A.A Mussachia, and Jim M. Nellis.

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Date
1927
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Date
1927
Subjects
Fire Department
Police Department
Hinman, Frank
Best, Walter
Bertolina, Leo
Mussachia, A.A.
Nellis, Jim M.
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8x10 b&w
ID
1337
Collection
Photographs
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Chief Jim Nellis and A.A. Mussachia posing with Arcadia's first fire truck. Tires appear to be solid rubber. Location of this firehouse probably in part of City Hall facility at First and Huntington Drive.

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Date
c.1927 (license plate)
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Date
c.1927 (license plate)
Subjects
Mussachia, Anist
Nellis, Jim M.
Fire Department
Physical Description
5x7 b&w
ID
242
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Photographs
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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)
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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
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Five men with fire and police vehicles outside City Hall at NW corner of First and Huntington Drive. Left to right: Grady Pardue (on motorcycle), Jim Nellis standing on running board of fire engine (Fire Chief), Anist Mussachia (fireman), Albert Matthies (police -- killed approaching car of three men planning hold up of ODETTES which was previous name of Pines Cafe on Huntington Drive). The man on extreme right in business suit is Chief of Police and Fire Marshall, A. N. Coberly. Photo taken at City Hall, NW corner of First and Huntington Drive, it is believed.

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Date
c.1926
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Date
c.1926
Subjects
Fire Department
Police Department
Pardue, Grady
Nellis, Jim M.
Mussachia, Anist
Matthies, Albert
Coberly, A.N.
Physical Description
5x7 sepia, 8x10 b&w
ID
435
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Photographs
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Arcadia fire-fighting facilities expanded through a third station on Orange Grove Avenue. Chief James M. Nellis reports activities of fire fighters.

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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 22, 1950
Pages
p. 5
(See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 22, 1950
Pages
p. 5
(See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Nellis, James
Item ID
33195AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Formal photo of Arcadia Police Department. Back row left to right: Ross E. "Med" Cayer, Leo Bertolina, L. Jack Richards (chief of police), Henry W. Haines (father of George, later in charge of Mutuel windows at Santa Anita), Paul Edwards. Motorcycle officers, left to right: Jack Stine, Grady Pardue, Donald Ott. Standing in back: Jim Nellis, Fire Chief. Taken by police station on Wheeler Street. Identified September 9, 1970 by Bill Orr, former Police Chief.

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Date
April 17, 1932
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Date
April 17, 1932
Subjects
Bertolina, Leo
Cayer, Ross E. Med
Edwards, Paul
Haines, Henry W
Ott, Donald
Nellis, Jim M
Pardue, Grady
Police Department
Richards, Louis Jack
Stine, Jack
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
427
Collection
Photographs
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Arcadia has replaced Fire Chief Ken Lavoie with Jim Reed, on an interim basis.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
May 21, 1998
Pages
p. 9
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Sierra Madre News
Date
May 21, 1998
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Reed, Jim
Fire Department
Item ID
14553AN
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Newspaper Index
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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
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 3, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Fire Department
Bateson, Jim
Item ID
1584AN
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Newspaper Index
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Monrovia will pay Arcadia $100,000 a year to have the Arcadia Fire Department dispatchers answer calls for the Monrovia Fire Department.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 5, 1993
Pages
p. H-7; Hometown section
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 5, 1993
Pages
p. H-7; Hometown section
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
173AN
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Newspaper Index
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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
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 8, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1581AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Fire Department is profiled. Photos.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
October 12, 1995
Pages
p. 10, 11
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Sierra Madre News
Date
October 12, 1995
Pages
p. 10, 11
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
5358AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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)
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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
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Portrait of Arcadia Police Officer Jim Hayes, in uniform (hat, badge, necktie, patch).

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Date
1950s
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Date
1950s
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Hayes, Jim
Physical Description
4x5 b&w
ID
2093
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Fire Department

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Contents
1. "Volunteer firemen keep down City fire losses." Arcadia Tribune, 1939. 2. "Volunteer fire department big help." News clip, 1934. 3. "Way back when/colorful past." Arcadia Tribune, undated. 4. "Arcadia fire department early days." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1967, three part series. 5. "Fire d…
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1. "Volunteer firemen keep down City fire losses." Arcadia Tribune, 1939.
2. "Volunteer fire department big help." News clip, 1934.
3. "Way back when/colorful past." Arcadia Tribune, undated.
4. "Arcadia fire department early days." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1967, three part series.
5. "Fire department has come a long way." Arcadia News Post, February 20, 1969.
6. "Mathematical fire administration." American City, December 1962, pages 80-81.
7. "They're official now." Arcadia Tribune, November 1, 1973.
8. "Technology updating rescue." Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1973.
9. "Four cities may share their fire calls." Los Angeles Times, August 9, 1973.
10. "Firemen perform many." Arcadia Tribune, January 27, 1974.
11. "Firemen snub final pay offer." Arcadia Tribune, June 30, 1974.
12. "Paramedic program explained." Arcadia Tribune, October 7, 1973.
13. "Emergency medical service." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.
14. "History and operation." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.
15. "Organization and working conditions." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.
16. "Three cities seek funds for joint fire station." Pasadena Star News, August 3, 1978.
17. "Lesson an expensive one for City." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1978.
18. "Margin of safety. A thrifty move." Arcadia Tribune, undated.
19. "Chow time/dead ringer." Arcadia Tribune, undated.
20. Articles in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section regarding Fire Prevention Week October 4-10, 1992, dated October 8, 1992.
21. City of Arcadia Fire Code Findings, May 20, 1992.
22. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.
23. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council for the dedication of Fire Station No. 2, April 8, 1994. (MISSING 6/2003)
24. Program from the groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.
25. Full page articles on the Arcadia Fire Department in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section, October 7, 1993.
26. Program from the City of Arcadia Fire Station No. 2 dedication, April 8, 1994.
27. Letter and pamphlet from the City of Arcadia Fire Department to Arcadia residents introducing the Voluntary Emergency Medical Subscription Program, circa 1994-1995. Discusses paramedic and ambulance coverage for $42 per year, per household.
28. Memo from the Office of the City Manager to All Employees regarding the appointment of Fire Chief Ken Lavoie, October 24, 1996.
29. "Fire Chief Jerry Gardner retires." Arcadia at a Glance, Fall 1996, page 3.
30. Brochure for the Paramedic Membership Program of the City of Arcadia, circa 1990s.
31. "New Fire Chief appointed (Ken Lavoie)." Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996, page 1.
32. Invitation to the Arcadia Fire Department Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. Incoming Chief: Ken Lavoie. Outgoing Chief: Gerald R. Garner.
33. Program from the Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. (two copies)
34. "Fire fighters donate puppet theater to library." Arcadia Weekly, January 13, 1997, page 2.
35. "Arcadia Firefighters' Association join others in community project." Arcadia Weekly, January 16, 1997, page 3.
36. "City of Arcadia Neighborhood Emergency Action Teams (N.E.A.T.) Program." Disaster preparedness pamphlet presented by the Arcadia Fire and Police Departments, 1996-1997.
37. "Earthquake Preparedness Handbook." by the Arcadia Fire Department, 1996-1997.
38. Program for Retirement Dinner for Fire Chief Kenneth Lavoie, dated April 11, 1998.
39. Press release from the Office of the City Manager regarding the appointment of David R. Lugo, Jr. to the position of Fire Chief. April 1, 2002.
40. Arcadia Fire Department Strategic Plan 2001. 49 page booklet with photos included. Developed July 2001.
41. Invitation from the Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association to the Arcadia Fire Department's First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on Thursday, January 23, 2003. Includes list of Honored Guests.
42. Program for the City of Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on January 23, 2003.
43. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Report, 2002 and 2006.
44. Retiring Fire Chief David Lugo's letter of appreciation to fellow Arcadia employees, July 18, 2007.
45. "Aloha, Chief Lugo!" Program from retirement dinner honoring David R. Lugo, Jr., Fire Chief. July 19, 2007.
46. Arcadia firefighters honor 7 fallen NYC brothers: service commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11 paid special homage to firefighters from AFD's sister station in Brooklyn NY, who died in the terrorist attack. Arcadia Patch, September 11, 2011.
47. City of Arcadia Fire Chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30. Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014, p. 10.
48. Tony L. Trabbie retirement luncheon invitation, April 29, 2014.
49. Kurt Norwood named new fire chief for Arcadia, Arcadia Weekly, May 1, 2014.
50. Arcadia Fire Department adds three to its ranks in annual pinning ceremony (Christopher Paladino, Nik Pheng, Chen Suen), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.
51. Firefighters enlist in READ, the Arcadia Public Library's literacy poster campaign (Captain Mike Stratton, Don Smith), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.
52. Several articles on Arcadia fire chiefs. Ken Lavoie, Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996. Arcadia's interim fire chief Jim Reed examines county proposal, Sierra Madre News, May 21, 1998. City has new fire chief Pete Bonano, Arcadia Weekly, July 1, 1999. New fire chief Bonano always wanted to be a fireman, Arcadia Weekly, July 29, 1999. Arcadia has new fire chief David R. Lugo, Arcadia Weekly, April 4, 2002. Arcadia prepared for fire season-chief David R. Lugo, Jr, Arcadia Weekly, May 23, 2002. City of Arcadia fire chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30, Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014. Fire chief Kurt Norwood announces retirement, Arcadia Weekly, June 26, 2016 and Monrovia Views News, June 18, 2016. Farewell to the chief Kurt Norwood, Arcadia Weekly, June 30, 2016, Chief Michael E. Lang is the new Arcadia Fire Chief, Arcadia Weekly, July 7, 2016.
53. Arcadia appoints Deputy Chief Barry Spriggs as Fire Chief. Spriggs is a 27-year veteran of the Arcadia Fire Department. He will succeed Fire Chief Michael Lang, who is leaving Arcadia Fire Departmen to serve as Fire Chief for the City of Manhattan Beach. Mountain Views News, p. 6, June 5, 2021.
54. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Reports one sheet, double-sided. 2019 Annual Report, includes Arcadia Fire Department 2019 Information Sheet, one sheet, detailing various fire department statistics. 2020 Annual Report. 2021 Annual Report.
55. Chen Suen Becomes the First Asian American Fire Chief in Arcadia. Assuming the reins from former chief Barry Spriggs who retired November 8 after 29 years of service. Pasadena Star News, November 15, 2022.
56. Sound the Alarm! Flyer announcing celebration on November 7, 2022 of retirement of Fire Chief Barry Spriggs after 29 years of service with Arcadia Fire Department.
57. Arcadia Fire Department launches new ambulance service. In addition to a new "Basic Life Support" ambulance, seven new ambulance operators were hired. Arcadia Weekly, p. 31, March 14, 2024. Includes official news release issued March 7, 2024 and color photo of seven new ambulance operators alongside Fire Chief Chen Suen.
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
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Fire Chief Michael Lang is leaving Arcadia Fire Department to be Fire Chief at Manhattan Beach. He was with Arcadia Fire Department for 21 years, including 5 as chief. He starts at Manhattan Beach Fire Department on June 21.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 6, 2021
Pages
p. A3, A9
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 6, 2021
Pages
p. A3, A9
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department--employees
Lang, Michael
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Arcadia Fire Department's recent reconfirmation of being a "Class 1" department by the Insurance Services office may result in lower insurance premiums for area businesses.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2001
Pages
p. B3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2001
Pages
p. B3
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
20777AN
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The Insurance Services Office, which rates fire departments, awarded the Arcadia Fire Department a "Class One" rating, making them one of only 16 departments in the country with that rating.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 5, 1993
Pages
p. H-7 photo; Hometown section
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 5, 1993
Pages
p. H-7 photo; Hometown section
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
187AN
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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
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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
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Families on a baseball field at an Arcadia Recreation Department event. Location unknown. Photographer is Jim Hayes. Back of photo is stamped with "Arcadia Police Photo Sgt. Jim Hayes, Arcadia Police."

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Date
1950s
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Date
1950s
Subjects
Recreation Department Collection
Families
Hayes, Jim
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1874
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The Los Angeles County report on consolidation of the Arcadia Fire Department into the Los Angeles County Fire Protection District raises many questions.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 21, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 21, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
26519AN
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Newspaper Index
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