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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

Fire Department

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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…

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 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

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

General articles re: Arboretum

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1948 p. 1; December 9, 1948 p. 1; December 12, 1948 p. 1; March 24, 1946 p. 5; April 27, 1950 p. 1; April 29, 1950 p. 1; May 4, 1950 p. 1; May 11, 1950 p. 1; May 13, 1950 p. 1; May 18, 1950 p. 1; May 20, 1950 p.1; May 25, 1950 p. 1; May 27, 1950 p. 1; June 1, 1950 p. 1; June 13, 1950 p. 1; June 15, 1950 p. 1; June 17, 1950 p. 1; October 5, 1950 p. 1 and November 29, 1951 p. 15 (Broughton Collection); October 18, 1951 p. 1 (Jungle improvement); November 26, 1951 p. 1 (Improvement projects); December 6, 1951 p. 1 (150 acre annexation); February 21, 1952 p. 1 and April 26, 1956 p. 1 (George P. Lux estate); July 20, 1953 p. 1 and August 20, 1953 pp. 1,5,11 (Lucky Baldwin Day events); February 10, 1955 p. 3 (Eucalyptus trees); February 3, 1955 p. 18; March 24, 1955 p. 1 (Herb Garden); May 19, 1955 p. 10 (So. African area); September 22, 1955 p. 6 (Botanical gardens); April 23, 1956 p. 1 (Bowron reminiscences); June 21, 1956 p. 1 (Blind Garden); September 17, 1956 p. 1 (Exhibition Pavilion); January 30, 1958 p. 2 (Petrified wood collection); April 14, 1958 p. 1 (Dog house); November 13, 1958 p. 1 (Master Plan); November 12, 1959 p. 2 (Nature trails); March 6, 1961 p. 1 and April 21, 1963 p. 1 (Fountain and pond addition); January 23,1964 p. 1 ("Horses in History and Art" Collection); September 6, 1964 p. 1 (Entranceway remodeling); October 24, 1964 p. 26 (History of development); September 18, 1966 p. 5 (Improvement projects); October 5, 1967 p. 7 (Fire wagon of 1800's); July 24, 1968 p. 3 (New science lab); April 23, 1969 p. 2 (Botanical-Horticultural Library); June 7, 1970 p. 3 (Research lab opened); July 18, 1971 p. 1 and August 15, 1971 p. 1 (Age limit under fire); February 22, 1973 p. 1 (History of development); August 5, 1973 p. 1 (Silver Anniversary).

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1948 p. 1; December 9, 1948 p. 1; December 12, 1948 p. 1; March 24, 1946 p. 5; April 27, 1950 p. 1; April 29, 1950 p. 1; May 4, 1950 p. 1; May 11, 1950 p. 1; May 13, 1950 p. 1; May 18, 1950 p. 1; May 20, 1950 p.1; May 25, 1950 p. 1; May 27, 1950 p. 1; June 1, 1950 p. 1; June 13, 1950 p. 1; June 15, 1950 p. 1; June 17, 1950 p. 1; October 5, 1950 p. 1 and November 29, 1951 p. 15 (Broughton Collection); October 18, 1951 p. 1 (Jungle improvement); November 26, 1951 p. 1 (Improvement projects); December 6, 1951 p. 1 (150 acre annexation); February 21, 1952 p. 1 and April 26, 1956 p. 1 (George P. Lux estate); July 20, 1953 p. 1 and August 20, 1953 pp. 1,5,11 (Lucky Baldwin Day events); February 10, 1955 p. 3 (Eucalyptus trees); February 3, 1955 p. 18; March 24, 1955 p. 1 (Herb Garden); May 19, 1955 p. 10 (So. African area); September 22, 1955 p. 6 (Botanical gardens); April 23, 1956 p. 1 (Bowron reminiscences); June 21, 1956 p. 1 (Blind Garden); September 17, 1956 p. 1 (Exhibition Pavilion); January 30, 1958 p. 2 (Petrified wood collection); April 14, 1958 p. 1 (Dog house); November 13, 1958 p. 1 (Master Plan); November 12, 1959 p. 2 (Nature trails); March 6, 1961 p. 1 and April 21, 1963 p. 1 (Fountain and pond addition); January 23,1964 p. 1 ("Horses in History and Art" Collection); September 6, 1964 p. 1 (Entranceway remodeling); October 24, 1964 p. 26 (History of development); September 18, 1966 p. 5 (Improvement projects); October 5, 1967 p. 7 (Fire wagon of 1800's); July 24, 1968 p. 3 (New science lab); April 23, 1969 p. 2 (Botanical-Horticultural Library); June 7, 1970 p. 3 (Research lab opened); July 18, 1971 p. 1 and August 15, 1971 p. 1 (Age limit under fire); February 22, 1973 p. 1 (History of development); August 5, 1973 p. 1 (Silver Anniversary).

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 3580AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

General articles regarding Arcadia Police department

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 20, 1932 p. 1 (salary adjustment); August 4, 1933 Special Section p. 2 (history); July 7, 1936 p. 1 (radio station installation); August 21, 1936 p. 1 (pistol range); August 24, 1936 p. 1 ( " ); October 9, 1936 p. 1 (radio station); October 26, 1936 p. 1 ( " ); November 9, 1939 p. 1 (mounted posse formed); April 18, 1940 p. 1 (placed under Civil Service); November 16, 1942 p. 2 (Auxiliary Police); March 24, 1949 p. 11 (history); October 9, 1952 p. 1 (protection cost per person 1951-52); August 27, 1956 p. 3 (Mounted Police award); April 3, 1958 p. 2 (new headquarters); September 4, 1958 p. 1 (trophy); August 3, 1967 p. 1 (general information); August 6, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); August 10, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); August 25, 1968 p. 3 ( " ); August 28, 1968 p. 9 ( " ); August 24, 1967 p. 8 ("Drunk Patrol"); December 15, 1968 p. 1 (helicopter police patrol); July 25, 1971 p. 1 (community relations); August 1, 1971 p. 1 (Explorer Posts); August 18, 1971 p. 3 (community relations; Ride-A-Long program); August 25, 1971 p. 1 (deaf and handicapped work); August 13, 1972 p. 1 (junior counselor)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 20, 1932 p. 1 (salary adjustment); August 4, 1933 Special Section p. 2 (history); July 7, 1936 p. 1 (radio station installation); August 21, 1936 p. 1 (pistol range); August 24, 1936 p. 1 ( " ); October 9, 1936 p. 1 (radio station); October 26, 1936 p. 1 ( " ); November 9, 1939 p. 1 (mounted posse formed); April 18, 1940 p. 1 (placed under Civil Service); November 16, 1942 p. 2 (Auxiliary Police); March 24, 1949 p. 11 (history); October 9, 1952 p. 1 (protection cost per person 1951-52); August 27, 1956 p. 3 (Mounted Police award); April 3, 1958 p. 2 (new headquarters); September 4, 1958 p. 1 (trophy); August 3, 1967 p. 1 (general information); August 6, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); August 10, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); August 25, 1968 p. 3 ( " ); August 28, 1968 p. 9 ( " ); August 24, 1967 p. 8 ("Drunk Patrol"); December 15, 1968 p. 1 (helicopter police patrol); July 25, 1971 p. 1 (community relations); August 1, 1971 p. 1 (Explorer Posts); August 18, 1971 p. 3 (community relations; Ride-A-Long program); August 25, 1971 p. 1 (deaf and handicapped work); August 13, 1972 p. 1 (junior counselor)

Subjects: Police

Item ID: 4112AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article outlines procedures followed by the Arcadia Fire Department regarding the clearing of weed-infested lots. The procedures are different for vacant lots and for lots that have an occupied dwelling.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 16, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 16, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1577AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General articles re Fashion Park

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 3, 1970 p. 1; May 20, 1970 p. 1; May 24, 1970 p. 1; May 27, 1970, p. 1; June 27, 1970 p. 1; July 5, 1970 p. 1; July 19, 1970 p. 1; August 5, 1970 p. 1; August 12, 1970 p. 1; August 23, 1970 p. 1; August 30, 1970 p. 1; September 9, 1970 p. 1; September 13, 1970 p. 1; November 8, 1970 p. 1; November 11, 1970 p. 1; November 15, 1970 p. 1; January 10, 1971 pp. 1, 2; January 20, 1971 p. 1 (conditional approval by City Council); January 24, 1971 p. 1; February 7, 1971 p. 1; February 24, 1971 p. 1; February 28, 1971 p. 1; March 24, 1971 p. 1; March 31, 1971 p. 1; April 4, 1971 p. 1; April 7, 1971 p. 1; April 11, 1971 p. 1; April 18, 1971 p. 1; April 21, 1971 p. 1 (opposition); april 25, 1971 p. 1 (Council approves); May 5, 1971 p. 1; November 14, 1971 p. 1; January 2, 1972 p. 1; April 9, 1972 p. 1 (to open in 1973); May 25, 1972 p. 1 (model); August 17, 1972 p. 1 (traffic pattern studied); December 7, 1972 p. 1 (Entrance plan); March 22, 1973 p. 1 (People Looking Ahead Now (Plan) comm.; May 3, 1973 p. 1 (suit filed); May 6, 1973 p. 1; May 10, 1973 p. 1 (hearing ordered); May 13, 1973 p. 1 (bids open); June 7, 1973 p. 1 (approved by court); June 24, 1973 p. 1 (ground breaking); October 28, 1973 p. 1; November 8, 1973 p. 1; November 25, 1973 p. 1 (suit against Fashion Park)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 3, 1970 p. 1; May 20, 1970 p. 1; May 24, 1970 p. 1; May 27, 1970, p. 1; June 27, 1970 p. 1; July 5, 1970 p. 1; July 19, 1970 p. 1; August 5, 1970 p. 1; August 12, 1970 p. 1; August 23, 1970 p. 1; August 30, 1970 p. 1; September 9, 1970 p. 1; September 13, 1970 p. 1; November 8, 1970 p. 1; November 11, 1970 p. 1; November 15, 1970 p. 1; January 10, 1971 pp. 1, 2; January 20, 1971 p. 1 (conditional approval by City Council); January 24, 1971 p. 1; February 7, 1971 p. 1; February 24, 1971 p. 1; February 28, 1971 p. 1; March 24, 1971 p. 1; March 31, 1971 p. 1; April 4, 1971 p. 1; April 7, 1971 p. 1; April 11, 1971 p. 1; April 18, 1971 p. 1; April 21, 1971 p. 1 (opposition); april 25, 1971 p. 1 (Council approves); May 5, 1971 p. 1; November 14, 1971 p. 1; January 2, 1972 p. 1; April 9, 1972 p. 1 (to open in 1973); May 25, 1972 p. 1 (model); August 17, 1972 p. 1 (traffic pattern studied); December 7, 1972 p. 1 (Entrance plan); March 22, 1973 p. 1 (People Looking Ahead Now (Plan) comm.; May 3, 1973 p. 1 (suit filed); May 6, 1973 p. 1; May 10, 1973 p. 1 (hearing ordered); May 13, 1973 p. 1 (bids open); June 7, 1973 p. 1 (approved by court); June 24, 1973 p. 1 (ground breaking); October 28, 1973 p. 1; November 8, 1973 p. 1; November 25, 1973 p. 1 (suit against Fashion Park)