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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
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 15, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A7
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 15, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A7
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Chiefs
Arcadia Fire Department
Asian-Americans
Spriggs, Barry
Suen, Chen
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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35976
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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Fire Chief Bob Dick will retire February 17 after nearly 27 years with the Arcadia Fire Department.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1592
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 30, 1977
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 30, 1977
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Fire Department
Dick, Bob
Dick, Robert
Item ID
1591AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 24, 1977
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Fire Department
Gardner, Gerald R.
Item ID
1593AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1568AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Grace Clark has retired after more than 21 years with the Arcadia Public Library. She was City Librarian for a number of years and has been head of the Technical Services Department for the past 15 years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1936
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 3, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 3, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Clark, Grace
Item ID
1932AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Newspaper
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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Thirty years of service was rewarded when Fred Greisinger was made a lifetime honorary member of the Arcadia Board of Realtors.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1670
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1977 photo
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1977 photo
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Greisinger, Fred
Item ID
1669AN
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
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1569AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1973
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Fire Department
Mahoney, Gene
Item ID
3925AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Thirty-two first year teachers and various administrators have received notices that they may not be rehired. If a revenue increase fails in the April 1975 election, Arcadia will be $1 million short.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2783
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 27, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 27, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Employees
Item ID
2713AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Biographical profile of Helen Lawrence, who retired May 1977 from the Arcadia Public Library after almost 21 years, the last 10 of which were as head of the Circulation Department.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1939
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 19, 1977
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 19, 1977
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Lawrence, Helen
Item ID
1935AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Summary of services performed for the community in addition to fire fighting.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1568
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1567AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Pages
p. A3
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 9, 2024
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Cieadlo, Kollin
Deaths
Pryor, Drew
Tuggle, Charlie
Collection
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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
Pages
p. A-1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 4, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Mahoney, Gene
Dick, Bob
Dick, Robert
Item ID
1588AN
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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1575
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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Biographical sketch of Catherine Mundy, who is retiring after 30 years with the Arcadia Tribune as People Editor.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1996
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 19, 1975
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 19, 1975
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Mundy, Catherine
Item ID
1991AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 15, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1573AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 4, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1575AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Two wives of Arcadia firemen have asked for an investigation of Chief Gene Mahoney by the City.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1590
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Mahoney, Gene
Item ID
1589AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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