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Chen Suen becomes first Asian American fire chief in Arcadia. He takes over from Barry Spriggs who retired November 8, after 29 years of service. Suen is an Arcadia resident. He emigrated from Taiwan. He graduated from Arcadia High School, and attended Loyola Law School, UC Irvine, and Santa Ana College, before spending the last 18 years with Arcadia Fire Department.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36371
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 15, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 15, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A7
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Chiefs
Arcadia Fire Department
Asian-Americans
Spriggs, Barry
Suen, Chen
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Fire Chief James Nellis

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4050
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 22, 1935 p. 1 (appointed Chief)
August 2, 1935 p. 7
June 1, 1938 p. 1
June 8, 1938 p. 1
October 29, 1950 p. 1
June 26, 1958 p. 1 (resigns)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 22, 1935 p. 1 (appointed Chief)
August 2, 1935 p. 7
June 1, 1938 p. 1
June 8, 1938 p. 1
October 29, 1950 p. 1
June 26, 1958 p. 1 (resigns)
Subjects
Fire Department
Nellis, James
Item ID
3926AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Fire chief John Eshelmann

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4048
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 1, 1936 p. 1 (appointed Chief)
June 1, 1938 p. 1 (resigns)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 1, 1936 p. 1 (appointed Chief)
June 1, 1938 p. 1 (resigns)
Subjects
Fire Department
Eshelmann, John S.
Item ID
3924AN
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Fire Chief Michael Lang is leaving Arcadia Fire Department to be Fire Chief at Manhattan Beach. He was with Arcadia Fire Department for 21 years, including 5 as chief. He starts at Manhattan Beach Fire Department on June 21.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35976
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 6, 2021
Pages
p. A3, A9
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 6, 2021
Pages
p. A3, A9
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department--employees
Lang, Michael
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General information on Arcadia Fire Department

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4038
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)
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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)
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
3914AN
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One found dead in apartment fire on Genoa Street near First Avenue on Sunday, April 7. Arcadia police Lieutenant Kollin Cieadlo said there were no signs of foul play so far. Charlie Tuggle, a battalion chief with Arcadia Fire Department estimated damages to the structure at $10,000 and $1,000 to the contents. Arcadia fire Captain Drew Pryor said the call came in at 9:18 P.M. and the bathroom of the apartment was on fire. By 9:37 P.M. the fire was out. The dead man's identity has not been released.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36670
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 9, 2024
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 9, 2024
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Cieadlo, Kollin
Deaths
Pryor, Drew
Tuggle, Charlie
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West Arcadia Station

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4046
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)
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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)
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
3922AN
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Worker rescued after falling 22 feet into underground vault (hole). Firefighters rescued him at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Thursday. The man suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Huntington Hospital in Pasadena according to Chen Suen, Deputy Fire Chief for Arcadia Fire Department.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36353
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A9
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A9
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Suen, Chen
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