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Arcadia Fire Department snorkel truck is parked close to entrance to First Avenue Junior High School following a major fire that hit the school. Seven firemen are seen in their gear, talking together.

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Date: about June 1, 1979

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Date: about June 1, 1979

Subjects: First Avenue Junior High School; Fire Department

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 960

Collection: Photographs

Images

Mr. and Mrs. M. Joseph Cork and family learn about new Paramedic program of the Arcadia Fire Department from fireman Mike Pauro.

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Date: April 1975

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Date: April 1975

Subjects: Cork, M.Joseph family; Fire Department; Firemen-Pauro, Mike

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 118

Collection: Photographs

Images

Two men dressed in uniform standing beside roadster which bears insignia on door of: Whittier F.D. Chief. Man on right is Topping, H.M. who organized Arcadia Fire Department in 1923 while he was Police and Fire Marshall. Man on left is not identified.

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Date: c.1922

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Date: c.1922

Subjects: Police Department; Fire Department; Topping, H.M.

Physical Description: 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 postcard

ID: 434

Collection: Photographs

Images

Fire Chief Chen Suen. He became the first Asian-American fire chief in the Arcadia Fire Department in November 2022.

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Date: 2022

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Date: 2022

Subjects: Arcadia Fire Department-Fire chiefs; Asian Americans; Suen, Chen

Physical Description: color printout, born digital, see P:\Library Photos\images

ID: 2294

Collection: Photographs

Images

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.