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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

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

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)

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 3911AN

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

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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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1582AN

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

Battalion Chief Ray Lock of the Arcadia Fire Department was honored recently by the City Council on his retirement after 31 years with the department. Biographical sketch.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 3, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 3, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department; Lock, Ray

Item ID: 1592AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Gerald R. Gardner has been named Chief of the Fire Department succeeding retiring Bob Dick. Gardner has been with the Department since 1965.

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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

Captain Ted Nichols has been named the new Arcadia Fire Department Battalion Chief.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department; Nichols, Ted

Item ID: 1594AN

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 Chief Bob Dick will retire February 17 after nearly 27 years with the Arcadia Fire Department.

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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

Firemen Local 986 of Monrovia has obtained a restraining order against the Monrovia Fire Department that precludes participation in mutual aid with Arcadia. Final determination of a solution should be had by March 12, 1974.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 7, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 7, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1571AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The 76 members of the Arcadia Fire Department raised $14,521 for victims of the Bay Area earthquake by giving up one shift of paid vacation time each. The money will be donated to Santa Cruz County through the Arcadia chapter of the American Red Cross.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 5, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 5, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1570AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Joint department with Police considered.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 26, 1970 p. 1; October 21, 1970 p. 1; February 14, 1971 p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 26, 1970 p. 1; October 21, 1970 p. 1; February 14, 1971 p. 1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 3917AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General Articles

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 18, 1954 p. 1; December 9, 1954 p. 1; January 28, 1957 p. 1; February 7, 1957 p. 1; June 30, 1960 p. 1; July 14, 1960 p. 1; January 19, 1961 p. 1; April 20, 1961 p. 1; July 17, 1961 p. 1; July 20, 1961, p. 1; July 31, 1961, p. 1 (acquisition of land); April 26, 1962, p. 1; August 26, 1962, p. 1 (proposed); January 13, 1963, p. 1; May 9, 1963, p. 1; December 6, 1963, p. 1 (proposal shelved); January 23, 1964, p. 1 (Council refuses to back); January 30, 1964, p. 1 (Chamber of Commerce defends); January 30, 1964, p. 1 (City vs Schools); September 22, 1966, p. 1; October 13, 1966, p. 1; December 22, 1966, p. 1; February 23, 1967, p. 1; March 5, 1967, p. 1; March 23, 1967, p. 1; April 6, 1967, p. 1 (new drive); May 5, 1968, p. 1; June 23, 1968, p. 1; July 4, 1968, p.1; July 17, 1968, p. 1; July 28, 1968, p. 1 (Citizens Committee); September 5, 1971, p. 1 (combined with Community Center)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 18, 1954 p. 1; December 9, 1954 p. 1; January 28, 1957 p. 1; February 7, 1957 p. 1; June 30, 1960 p. 1; July 14, 1960 p. 1; January 19, 1961 p. 1; April 20, 1961 p. 1; July 17, 1961 p. 1; July 20, 1961, p. 1; July 31, 1961, p. 1 (acquisition of land); April 26, 1962, p. 1; August 26, 1962, p. 1 (proposed); January 13, 1963, p. 1; May 9, 1963, p. 1; December 6, 1963, p. 1 (proposal shelved); January 23, 1964, p. 1 (Council refuses to back); January 30, 1964, p. 1 (Chamber of Commerce defends); January 30, 1964, p. 1 (City vs Schools); September 22, 1966, p. 1; October 13, 1966, p. 1; December 22, 1966, p. 1; February 23, 1967, p. 1; March 5, 1967, p. 1; March 23, 1967, p. 1; April 6, 1967, p. 1 (new drive); May 5, 1968, p. 1; June 23, 1968, p. 1; July 4, 1968, p.1; July 17, 1968, p. 1; July 28, 1968, p. 1 (Citizens Committee); September 5, 1971, p. 1 (combined with Community Center)

Subjects: Auditoriums

Item ID: 3613AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General articles

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Newspaper: Arcadia Journal

Date: March 30, 1918 p. 1; April 6, 1918 p. 1 (await orders); May 4, 1918 p. 1; May 18, 1918 p. 1 (preliminary steps); May 25, 1918 p. 4 (officers); June 8, 1918 p. 1; June 15, 1918 p. 1 (first men arrive); June 8, 1918 p. 1 ("Blind Pigs" closed near school); June 15, 1918 p. 1 (recreation center); June 22, 1918 p. 1; June 29, 1918 p. 1 (recreation center); July 29, 1918 p. 1 (alien zone established); August 3, 1918 p. 4 and September 7, 1918 p. 1 (club-house); August 24, 1918 p. 1 (balloon use in war); September 28, 1918 p. 1 (aircraft center); October 5, 1918 p. 1 (amusement park); November 17, 1918 p. 1 (Commander Hensky); November 30, 1918 p. 4 (permanence).

Newspaper: Arcadia Journal

Date: March 30, 1918 p. 1; April 6, 1918 p. 1 (await orders); May 4, 1918 p. 1; May 18, 1918 p. 1 (preliminary steps); May 25, 1918 p. 4 (officers); June 8, 1918 p. 1; June 15, 1918 p. 1 (first men arrive); June 8, 1918 p. 1 ("Blind Pigs" closed near school); June 15, 1918 p. 1 (recreation center); June 22, 1918 p. 1; June 29, 1918 p. 1 (recreation center); July 29, 1918 p. 1 (alien zone established); August 3, 1918 p. 4 and September 7, 1918 p. 1 (club-house); August 24, 1918 p. 1 (balloon use in war); September 28, 1918 p. 1 (aircraft center); October 5, 1918 p. 1 (amusement park); November 17, 1918 p. 1 (Commander Hensky); November 30, 1918 p. 4 (permanence).

Subjects: Balloon School

Item ID: 3643AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Report on the case of Fire Department member Richard Defer, who was originally awarded a sum of $11,000 in Worker's Compensation benefits as the result of a softball game injury. The Worker's Compensation Appeals Board overturned the decision as it was not a city-sponsored game.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 30, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 30, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department; Defer, Richard

Item ID: 1590AN

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

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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.

General articles re Fashion Park

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

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.

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.

Battalion Chief Ray Lock of the Arcadia Fire Department was honored recently by the City Council on his retirement after 31 years with the department. Biographical sketch.

Gerald R. Gardner has been named Chief of the Fire Department succeeding retiring Bob Dick. Gardner has been with the Department since 1965.

Captain Ted Nichols has been named the new Arcadia Fire Department Battalion Chief.

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.

Fire Chief Bob Dick will retire February 17 after nearly 27 years with the Arcadia Fire Department.

Firemen Local 986 of Monrovia has obtained a restraining order against the Monrovia Fire Department that precludes participation in mutual aid with Arcadia. Final determination of a solution should be had by March 12, 1974.

The 76 members of the Arcadia Fire Department raised $14,521 for victims of the Bay Area earthquake by giving up one shift of paid vacation time each. The money will be donated to Santa Cruz County through the Arcadia chapter of the American Red Cross.

Joint department with Police considered.

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Report on the case of Fire Department member Richard Defer, who was originally awarded a sum of $11,000 in Worker's Compensation benefits as the result of a softball game injury. The Worker's Compensation Appeals Board overturned the decision as it was not a city-sponsored game.

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.