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The much-discussed ordinance governing types of roofs that can be used in Arcadia will be given a second reading at council meeting of August 17 and become effective 30 days later. Ordinance divides city into two zones: hazardous fire area in foothills and non-hazardous in lowlands.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1982
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p. A-1
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Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1603AN
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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.)

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 6, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 6, 1982
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p. A-1
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Fires and Fire Prevention
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1602AN
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Groundbreaking for Fire Department's new dispatch center tentatively set for February 21. Includes 9-1-1 communications center.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 17, 1983
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 17, 1983
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p. A-1
Subjects
Emergency Communication System
Item ID
1519AN
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1981
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1981
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p. A-1 photo
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Fires and Fire Prevention
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1596AN
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The Disaster Preparedness Plan is ready for adoption by the City Council. It includes contingency plans for the handling of earthquakes (as well as recommendations for building standards to help present earthquake damage), floods, fires and hazardous structures.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1975
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1975
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p. 1
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1183AN
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Henry Amparan and David "Casey" Jones are being hailed as local heroes for their quick thinking in using a ladder to lead three people to safety when a fire swept through a second-story apartment at the San Souci complex at 501 East Live Oak Ave.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 13, 1990
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Arcadia Tribune
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May 13, 1990
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p. A-1 photo
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Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1607AN
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The C.I.A. (Citizens Infuriated With Arcadia) under the leadership of Ervin Nichols, is working to have the barriers removed that were erected at San Carlos road and Orange Grove Avenue in Arcadia.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 4, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 4, 1980
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p. A-1
Subjects
Organizations - Citizens Infuriated With Arcadia
Item ID
2088AN
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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.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 24, 1977
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p. B-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 24, 1977
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p. B-1
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
2961AN
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 24, 1989
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 24, 1989
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p. A-1 photo
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Fire Department
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1583AN
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 8, 1989
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 8, 1989
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p. A-1 photo
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Fire Department
Item ID
1581AN
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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)
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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
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An apartment fire caused the death of a 7-year-old boy despite the efforts of bystanders. The boy's mother and sister escaped injuries. The fire apparently started with a Christmas tree.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1982
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1982
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p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1598AN
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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
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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
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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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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1982
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1982
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Fire Department
Item ID
1580AN
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 24, 1989
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 24, 1989
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Fire Department
Item ID
1582AN
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 27, 1987
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 27, 1987
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Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
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1606AN
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A revised city law now requires fire sprinklers in all new homes.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 21, 1992
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 21, 1992
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p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
84AN
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Summary of services performed for the community in addition to fire fighting.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1974
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1974
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Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1567AN
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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
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 19, 1992
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Subjects
Fire Station
Item ID
46AN
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