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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

An apartment fire caused the death of a 7-year-old boy despite the efforts of bystanders. The boy's mother and sister escaped injuries. The fire apparently started with a Christmas tree.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 7, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 7, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1598AN

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

Arcadia Fire Department will observe Fire Service Day with an open house at each of the city's three fire stations. Photo and caption. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune,

Date: May 10, 1984

Pages: p. 2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune,

Date: May 10, 1984

Pages: p. 2

Subjects: Arcadia Fire Department; Clarke, John (Battalion Chief); Hannah, David; Pauro, Jimmy; Pauro, Mike

Item ID: 34156AN

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

Arcadia will no longer permit wood roofs for new construction and replacement throughout the city. The City Council has restricted all new roofing to Class A. Final vote was 3-2, with Councilmen David Hannah and Dick Haltom against the ban on wood roofs and Mayor Don Pellegrino joining Councilman Jeff Dring and Mayor Pro Tem Dennis Lojeski on the winning side.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 3, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 3, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1599AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arson is suspected in a $150,000 fire that gutted a brand new office building at 411 South First Avenue on September 11. The building housed the law offices of Pike, Wilson and Cosso.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 14, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 14, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1595AN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Illegal fireworks were suspected of causing two major blazes in Arcadia. Damages totaled $45,000.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 9, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 9, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1597AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

It appears likely the Arcadia City Council will make a 180 degree turn at the July 6 meeting, when the proposed ban on wood roofs will once again be on the agenda. At the meeting last week Pellegrino and Lojeski had apparently changed their minds. In any case the second reading has been held over to the next meeting. Concerned citizens were given a chance to speak on the issue during the time reserved for audience participation.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 20, 1982

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 20, 1982

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1601AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Jim Bateson, as fire prevention specialist, frequently gives talks at schools and clubs on fire prevention. He is also involved in arson investigation.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 3, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 3, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department; Bateson, Jim

Item ID: 1584AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The much-discussed ordinance governing types of roofs that can be used in Arcadia will be given a second reading at council meeting of August 17 and become effective 30 days later. Ordinance divides city into two zones: hazardous fire area in foothills and non-hazardous in lowlands.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1603AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

New roofs and additions or alterations involving 50% of the total square footage of the roof must conform to Class A standards for buildings in hazardous fire areas, the foothill areas. Home owners in non-hazardous fire areas will be allowed use of either Class A or Class B roofing materials. In addition, alterations or repairs involving 25% or less of a roof area may use any existing material. The Council gave final approval by a three to one vote. (See 1603AN for correction.)

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 6, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 6, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1602AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Ordinance governing roofs given first reading by City Council Tuesday night. Following second reading and 30-day waiting period, Arcadians who construct new roofs will be required to use specific fire-retardant materials.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 5, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 5, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1604AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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.

An apartment fire caused the death of a 7-year-old boy despite the efforts of bystanders. The boy's mother and sister escaped injuries. The fire apparently started with a Christmas tree.

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.

Arcadia Fire Department will observe Fire Service Day with an open house at each of the city's three fire stations. Photo and caption. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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.

Arson is suspected in a $150,000 fire that gutted a brand new office building at 411 South First Avenue on September 11. The building housed the law offices of Pike, Wilson and Cosso.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Illegal fireworks were suspected of causing two major blazes in Arcadia. Damages totaled $45,000.

Jim Bateson, as fire prevention specialist, frequently gives talks at schools and clubs on fire prevention. He is also involved in arson investigation.

The much-discussed ordinance governing types of roofs that can be used in Arcadia will be given a second reading at council meeting of August 17 and become effective 30 days later. Ordinance divides city into two zones: hazardous fire area in foothills and non-hazardous in lowlands.

Ordinance governing roofs given first reading by City Council Tuesday night. Following second reading and 30-day waiting period, Arcadians who construct new roofs will be required to use specific fire-retardant materials.