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The possibility of the Fire Department participating in a co-op is being investigated.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
November 19, 1998
Pages
p. 11
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
November 19, 1998
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
16847AN
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.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2001
Pages
p. B3
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2001
Pages
p. B3
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
20777AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A Los Angeles County proposal to take over fire and ambulance service from the Arcadia Fire Department would cost the city as much as $8 million more than present costs over 10 years, according to a city report.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 22, 1998
Pages
p. A1
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 22, 1998
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
15009AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Fire Department and Monrovia Fire Department resonded to a fire that destroyed a vacant Arcadia house in the 1300 block of South First Avenue. The house was in the process of being sold and was in escrow. The damage is estimated at $300,000.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 4, 2012
Pages
p. A5
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 4, 2012
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Fires
Houses
Item ID
33023AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Fire Department will lay off four employees due to budget cuts.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 15, 1998
January 22, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 15, 1998
January 22, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Budget
Fire Department
Layoffs
Item ID
26134AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Analysis of the economics of a proposal to consolidate the Arcadia Fire Department into the Los Angeles County Fire Protection District found that the projected savings weren't there.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 23, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 23, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Fire Department
Budget
Item ID
26589AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Due to budget cuts, The Arcadia Fire Department will be evaluating whether services should be turned over to the county.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 18, 1997
October 16, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 18, 1997
October 16, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Fire Department
Budget
Item ID
26093AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The City Council took a moderate approach to budget reductions cutting more than $600,00 with the Fire Department taking the biggest hit.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 28, 1997 (Article Incomplete)
September 4, 1997 (Full Article)
Pages
p. 1
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 28, 1997 (Article Incomplete)
September 4, 1997 (Full Article)
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Budget
City Council - 1990-1999
Fire Department
Item ID
26048AN
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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
91AF
Collection
Subject Files
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The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1974 is being challenged in the Supreme Court. It would prohibit employees from accumulating overtime past a 40 hour week, and it would require state and local governments to pay time and a half for overtime.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 16, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 16, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Laws, Statutes, Etc.
Item ID
1914AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Local firefighters including battalion chief Dave Haney from Arcadia Fire Department help out at brush fires in the San Diego area.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 25, 2007
Pages
p. News 1
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 25, 2007
Pages
p. News 1
Subjects
Firefighters
Fires
Haney, Dave
Item ID
30948AN
Collection
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
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 5, 1993
Pages
p. H-7; Hometown section
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
173AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A fire on July 4th in Alhambra, believed to have been caused by illegal fireworks, destroyed Southland Display, a business that supplied posters and promotional materials to Hollywood movie studios. Arcadia Fire Department and other surrounding area fire departments helped to put out the blaze.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 6, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A6
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 6, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Fires
Southland Display
Item ID
30313AN
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
Newspaper
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)
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
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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
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
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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
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 6, 2021
Pages
p. A3, A9
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department--employees
Lang, Michael
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A $10.4 million budget will be aired for the public June 14, 1976. The largest item is $2.2 million for the Police Department. Next is the Fire Department at $1.6 million.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 13, 1976
Pages
p. 1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 13, 1976
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Budget
Item ID
655AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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.

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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
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Portrait of Jim Nellis, engineer with Arcadia Fire Department.

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Date
1917

  1 image

Date
1917
Subjects
Fire Department
Nellis, Jim M.
Physical Description
3x5 b&w vertical
ID
248
Collection
Photographs
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