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Arcadia Paramedics have been asked to assist in field training of paramedic trainees from PCC. The Fire Chief said that there is great reluctance to do so, but agreed that Arcadia Paramedics received their training from Los Angeles County and Beverly Hills Fire Departments and should repay this service by helping new trainees.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1569
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1568AN
Collection
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Arcadia, together with Monrovia, Sierra Madre and El Monte are studying a regional fire protection program.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1576
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 4, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 4, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1575AN
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1578
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
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1586
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
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The cities of Arcadia, El Monte and Monrovia have requested $864,000 in federal funds to build a joint fire station and communications center

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1577
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 6, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 6, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1576AN
Collection
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The family of Captain Jerry Broadwell, who died while fighting a fire in August, is suing the company whose building was gutted for storing flammable material in an illegal and careless manner. See VF "Broadwell, Jerry (1928-1975)" for a hard copy.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1587
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 30, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 30, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Broadwell, Jerry
Item ID
1586AN
Collection
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Fire Chief Bob Dick will retire February 17 after nearly 27 years with the Arcadia Fire Department.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1592
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
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Fire chief Gene Mahoney

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4049
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1973
Pages
p. 1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1973
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Fire Department
Mahoney, Gene
Item ID
3925AN
Collection
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Fire Chief Gene Mahoney has been placed on indefinite leave of absence without pay. Since Mahoney came to Arcadia in 1973, the Fire Department has been prey to internal tension. Bob Dick has been named acting Chief.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1589
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 4, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 4, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Mahoney, Gene
Dick, Bob
Dick, Robert
Item ID
1588AN
Collection
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1570
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
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Fire Chiefs of 19 Foothill cities met this spring and have worked out a strike force plan for more efficient fire fighting. Since the dry conditions make this potentially the worst fire season since 1920, this could mean great savings. A strike force will consist of 5 units directed by a team leader.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1575
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 17, 1976
Pages
p. A-2
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 17, 1976
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1574AN
Collection
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1572
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
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Gerald R. Gardner has been named Chief of the Fire Department succeeding retiring Bob Dick. Gardner has been with the Department since 1965.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1594
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
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Intercity Fire Dispatch Center

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4045
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1973 p. 1
August 12, 1973 p. 1
September 9, 1973 p. 1 (set back)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1973 p. 1
August 12, 1973 p. 1
September 9, 1973 p. 1 (set back)
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
3921AN
Collection
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Joint department with Police considered.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4041
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
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New headquarters building

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4044
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 8, 1973
Pages
p. 1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 8, 1973
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
3920AN
Collection
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1973 p. 1 (new ambulance)
August 30 ,1973 p. 1 (paramedics)
November 1, 1973 p. 1 (training complete)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1973 p. 1 (new ambulance)
August 30 ,1973 p. 1 (paramedics)
November 1, 1973 p. 1 (training complete)
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
3919AN
Collection
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A plan for a joint fire dispatch center to serve the cities of Arcadia, Monrovia, El Monte and Sierra Madre was unanimously voted down by the Arcadia City Council.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1580
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 18, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 18, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1579AN
Collection
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1591
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
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 29, 1971 p. 1
February 13, 1971 p. 1
May 11, 1972 p. 1
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 29, 1971 p. 1
February 13, 1971 p. 1
May 11, 1972 p. 1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
3918AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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