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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1589
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 4, 1976
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 4, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Mahoney, Gene
Dick, Bob
Dick, Robert
Item ID
1588AN
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Gerald R. Gardner has been named Chief of the Fire Department succeeding retiring Bob Dick. Gardner has been with the Department since 1965.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1594
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 24, 1977
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 24, 1977
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p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Fire Department
Gardner, Gerald R.
Item ID
1593AN
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35976
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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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Chen Suen becomes first Asian American fire chief in Arcadia. He takes over from Barry Spriggs who retired November 8, after 29 years of service. Suen is an Arcadia resident. He emigrated from Taiwan. He graduated from Arcadia High School, and attended Loyola Law School, UC Irvine, and Santa Ana College, before spending the last 18 years with Arcadia Fire Department.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36371
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 15, 2022
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p. A3, A7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 15, 2022
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p. A3, A7
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Chiefs
Arcadia Fire Department
Asian-Americans
Spriggs, Barry
Suen, Chen
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1570
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1974
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1569AN
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Worker rescued after falling 22 feet into underground vault (hole). Firefighters rescued him at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Thursday. The man suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Huntington Hospital in Pasadena according to Chen Suen, Deputy Fire Chief for Arcadia Fire Department.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36353
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A9
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A9
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Suen, Chen
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1569
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1568AN
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Article outlines procedures followed by the Arcadia Fire Department regarding the clearing of weed-infested lots. The procedures are different for vacant lots and for lots that have an occupied dwelling.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1578
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 16, 1979
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 16, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1577AN
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Fire chief Gene Mahoney

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4049
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1973
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1973
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Fire Department
Mahoney, Gene
Item ID
3925AN
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Firemen Local 986 of Monrovia has obtained a restraining order against the Monrovia Fire Department that precludes participation in mutual aid with Arcadia. Final determination of a solution should be had by March 12, 1974.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1572
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 7, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 7, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1571AN
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John Grivich, head of the Arcadia Water Department for the past 26 years retired June 7. He is proud of the quality of Arcadia's water, its low rates, good equipment and the stable number of Department employees.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3600
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 12, 1975
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 12, 1975
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Water Department
Item ID
3478AN
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Captain Jerry Broadwell, a 10 year veteran of the Fire Department died of burns and other injuries sustained in a blaze at the 300 block of North Santa Anita Avenue on August 20, 1975. See VF "Broadwell, Jerry (1928-1975)" for a hard copy.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1586
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 24, 1975
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 24, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Broadwell, Jerry
Item ID
1585AN
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One found dead in apartment fire on Genoa Street near First Avenue on Sunday, April 7. Arcadia police Lieutenant Kollin Cieadlo said there were no signs of foul play so far. Charlie Tuggle, a battalion chief with Arcadia Fire Department estimated damages to the structure at $10,000 and $1,000 to the contents. Arcadia fire Captain Drew Pryor said the call came in at 9:18 P.M. and the bathroom of the apartment was on fire. By 9:37 P.M. the fire was out. The dead man's identity has not been released.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36670
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 9, 2024
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 9, 2024
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Cieadlo, Kollin
Deaths
Pryor, Drew
Tuggle, Charlie
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Robert Berlien, who has been head of the Glendora Municipal Water Department for 9 years, has been named Water Manager for Arcadia, replacing John Grivich, who retired in June.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3601
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water Department
Item ID
3479AN
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Joint department with Police considered.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4041
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 26, 1970 p. 1
October 21, 1970 p. 1
February 14, 1971 p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 26, 1970 p. 1
October 21, 1970 p. 1
February 14, 1971 p. 1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
3917AN
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1575
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 17, 1976
Pages
p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 17, 1976
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1574AN
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Report on the case of Fire Department member Richard Defer, who was originally awarded a sum of $11,000 in Worker's Compensation benefits as the result of a softball game injury. The Worker's Compensation Appeals Board overturned the decision as it was not a city-sponsored game.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1591
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 30, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 30, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Defer, Richard
Item ID
1590AN
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1574
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 15, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 15, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1573AN
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On March 21, 1952, Hinshaw's Department Store opened its doors in Arcadia. They recently held a celebration of their 25 years in business.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper778
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 27, 1977
Pages
p. A-6
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 27, 1977
Pages
p. A-6
Subjects
Hinshaw's Department Store
Item ID
778AN
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Arcadia, together with Monrovia, Sierra Madre and El Monte are studying a regional fire protection program.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1576
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 4, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 4, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1575AN
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Newspaper Index
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