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The Insurance Services Office (ISO) recently evaluated the Arcadia Fire Department and reconfirmed its designation as a "Class 1" department. This is the second time Arcadia has been so honored. Only 41 fire agencies in the country have this elite distinction.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29526
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department - 2001-2010
Awards-honors-recognitions
Insurance Services Office (ISO)
Item ID
29710AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper20550
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2001
Pages
p. B3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2001
Pages
p. B3
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
20777AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia and Monrovia fire departments have merged dispatch services, earning Arcadia $60,000 the first year and $80,000 a year in subsequent years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper178
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 11, 1993
Pages
p. A-3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 11, 1993
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
178AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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In the face of astronomical insurance rates, Arcadia is seriously examining joining other cities to form what would in effect be a small insurance company. Arcadia Finance Director, Jerry Shuster, said the insurance rate for 1985-86 shot up 500% from costs last year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1869
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 20, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 20, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Insurance
Item ID
1868AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia High School is the only school in the country to offer a class in race track management. Requirements to take the course are stiff. The aim of the class is to expose interested seniors to executive management techniques.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3039
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 24, 1977
Pages
p. B-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 24, 1977
Pages
p. B-1
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
2961AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Pages
p. A-1
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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 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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1582
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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Arcadia Fire Department responded to a $40,000 structure fire in the 200 block of E. Haven Avenue in Arcadia. No one was injured. It was a single-story single-family dwelling.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32681
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
December 15, 2011
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
December 15, 2011
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Fires
Item ID
32878AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Firefighters are making progress containing the Santa Anita Fire. The burn area was 93 percent contained as of yesterday evening.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30995
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2008
Pages
p. News 1 (or A1)
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2008
Pages
p. News 1 (or A1)
Subjects
Brush fires
Santa Anita Canyon
Santa Anita Fire
Item ID
31190AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Two local fire safe councils, the Sierra Madre and Big Santa Anita councils, each received $1000 of a grant from Farmers Insurance Group. The grant will help residents protect their homes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31030
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 13, 2008
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 13, 2008
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Fire safety
Fires
Grants
Item ID
31225AN
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Newspaper Index
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Bill Adams operates the only year-round pack train in the country and the last one in the San Gabriel Mountains. Adams carries supplies to the 84 cabins in the Chantry Flat area of the Angeles National Forest.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper337
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 11, 1981
Pages
p. A-4 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 11, 1981
Pages
p. A-4 photo
Subjects
Adams, Bill
Item ID
337AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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New roofs and additions or alterations involving 50% of the total square footage of the roof must conform to Class A standards for buildings in hazardous fire areas, the foothill areas. Home owners in non-hazardous fire areas will be allowed use of either Class A or Class B roofing materials. In addition, alterations or repairs involving 25% or less of a roof area may use any existing material. The Council gave final approval by a three to one vote. (See 1603AN for correction.)

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1603
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1602AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Los Angeles County Department of Health gave H.O.Y. a high rating for the services it has rendered.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1855
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 4, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 4, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
H.O.Y. (Help Our Youth)
Item ID
1854AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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After just 16 months, Fire Chief Ken Lavoie said Wednesday that he will retire from the Fire Department May 1.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper12615
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 26, 1998
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 26, 1998
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Fire Department
Lavoie, Kenneth
Item ID
12828AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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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Arcadia Fire Department received Fire Engine No. 343 from the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES). The number is significant and it has been specially dedicated by the state to the memory of the 343 New York City firefighters who died on September 11, 2001.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31203
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 12, 2008
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 12, 2008
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Fire engines - fire trucks
Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES)
September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001
Item ID
31398AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Fire station across which is painted ENGINE #2. Parked in front is one fire truck with 2 firemen. Standing to left of engine are 3 firemen. Car parked at rear of station appears to be late 1930's model. Address 1420 S. Baldwin Avenue.

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Date
1948 (City Directory)
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Date
1948 (City Directory)
Subjects
Fire Department
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
244
Collection
Photographs
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thumbnail
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Allstar Fire Equipment Inc., located on Lower Azusa Road in Arcadia, sells firefighting equipment to fire departments throughout California. Joe Sposato, president of the company, is providing supplies to fight the Williams fire.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24536
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 25, 2002
Pages
p. B3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 25, 2002
Pages
p. B3
Subjects
Fires
Allstar Fire Equipment Inc.
Sposato, Joe
Item ID
24726AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Dick Martinez was presented the Rotary Club prestigious "Service Above Self " award. He is one of only 150 worldwide to receive that honor this year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27463
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 13, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 13, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Organizations - Rotary Club
Martinez, Dick
Item ID
27660AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The new 11,700 square foot fire station in West Arcadia will house three separate areas for dormitories and locker and dressing rooms, making recruitment of female firefighters easier.

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Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
August 21, 1992
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
August 21, 1992
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Fire Station
Item ID
121AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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