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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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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1596AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fire broke out last night at the Arcadia Theatre, gutting the newly decorated interior.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 12, 1942

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 12, 1942

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Moving Picture Theaters - Arcadia Theatre

Item ID: 6514AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 11, 1981

Pages: p. A-4 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 11, 1981

Pages: p. A-4 photo

Subjects: Adams, Bill

Item ID: 337AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 27, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 27, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1606AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Station

Item ID: 46AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 12, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 12, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1580AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The cities of Arcadia, El Monte and Monrovia have requested $864,000 in federal funds to build a joint fire station and communications center

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 6, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 6, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1576AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Though there will be no federal funds available, it is still possible for Arcadia, Monrovia, El Monte and Sierra Madre to build a joint fire station and communications center.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 30, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 30, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1578AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A plan for a joint fire dispatch center to serve the cities of Arcadia, Monrovia, El Monte and Sierra Madre was unanimously voted down by the Arcadia City Council.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1579AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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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

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

Luella Ball's life was saved by a dog named Spitz who woke Ball after a fire broke out in her home. Ball has been providing a temporary home for Spitz who is available for adoption.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 25, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 25, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Ball, Luella

Item ID: 592AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Correction of article of July 6, 1982: The Council actually voted to refer the ordinance back to the City Attorney to include the latest recommendations made by Fire Chief Jerry Gardner. He will return the amended ordinance to the Council at their next meeting.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 11, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 11, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1600AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 24, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 24, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department; Broadwell, Jerry

Item ID: 1585AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Station sites

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 17, 1958 and October 23, 1958 p. 1 (Baldwin Avenue); May 5, 1958 p. 1 (South Santa Anita); December 11, 1958 p. 1; January 1, 1959 p. 1; January 5, 1959 p. 1; February 26, 1959 p. 1; March 5, 1959 p. 1 (Santa Anita Avenue); April 6, 1961 p. 1 (Live Oak)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 17, 1958 and October 23, 1958 p. 1 (Baldwin Avenue); May 5, 1958 p. 1 (South Santa Anita); December 11, 1958 p. 1; January 1, 1959 p. 1; January 5, 1959 p. 1; February 26, 1959 p. 1; March 5, 1959 p. 1 (Santa Anita Avenue); April 6, 1961 p. 1 (Live Oak)

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 3923AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

West Arcadia Station

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1937 p. 1; March 7, 1937 p. 1; October 18, 1937 p. 1; April 21, 1955, p. 1; May 5, 1955 p. 1 (station sites); November 17, 1955 p. 1 December 1, 1955 p. 1; December 22, 1955 p. 1 (site donated by Los Angeles Turf Club); September 5, 1957 p. 1 (land acquired)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1937 p. 1; March 7, 1937 p. 1; October 18, 1937 p. 1; April 21, 1955, p. 1; May 5, 1955 p. 1 (station sites); November 17, 1955 p. 1 December 1, 1955 p. 1; December 22, 1955 p. 1 (site donated by Los Angeles Turf Club); September 5, 1957 p. 1 (land acquired)

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 3922AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

On November 8 the City Council adopted a design for public parking in the City's downtown business district which left no one particularly happy. Assessments will be worked out beginning at the December 6 meeting. Estimated cost of the project is $241,957.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 10, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 10, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Automobile Parking

Item ID: 580AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Fire Department's 1960 crown pumper fire truck is for sale for $15,000 after 27 years of service.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1583AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Description of the newly formed Crime Impact Team, which consists of representtatives of 8 cities: Alhambra, Arcadia, El Monte, Monrovia, Monterey Park, San Gabriel and Temple City Station of LA County Sheriff's Dept. The Team is an outgrowth of the West San Gabriel Valley Burglary Investigation Unit, which ran out of federal funds.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 8, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 8, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Police

Item ID: 2191AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1581AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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.

Fire broke out last night at the Arcadia Theatre, gutting the newly decorated interior.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The cities of Arcadia, El Monte and Monrovia have requested $864,000 in federal funds to build a joint fire station and communications center

Though there will be no federal funds available, it is still possible for Arcadia, Monrovia, El Monte and Sierra Madre to build a joint fire station and communications center.

A plan for a joint fire dispatch center to serve the cities of Arcadia, Monrovia, El Monte and Sierra Madre was unanimously voted down by the Arcadia City Council.

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.

Luella Ball's life was saved by a dog named Spitz who woke Ball after a fire broke out in her home. Ball has been providing a temporary home for Spitz who is available for adoption.

Correction of article of July 6, 1982: The Council actually voted to refer the ordinance back to the City Attorney to include the latest recommendations made by Fire Chief Jerry Gardner. He will return the amended ordinance to the Council at their next meeting.

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.

Station sites

West Arcadia Station

On November 8 the City Council adopted a design for public parking in the City's downtown business district which left no one particularly happy. Assessments will be worked out beginning at the December 6 meeting. Estimated cost of the project is $241,957.

The Fire Department's 1960 crown pumper fire truck is for sale for $15,000 after 27 years of service.

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.