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Part of funeral procession for Captain Jerry Broadwell, killed in a fire in Arcadia.

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Date: August 1975

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Date: August 1975

Subjects: Fire Department; Broadwell, Jerry

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 246

Collection: Photographs

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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.

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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

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.

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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: Newspaper Index

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.

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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: Newspaper Index

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.

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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: 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

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

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

Arcadia, together with Monrovia, Sierra Madre and El Monte are studying a regional fire protection program.

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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

Collection: Newspaper Index

The cities of Arcadia, El Monte and Monrovia have requested $864,000 in federal funds to build a joint fire station and communications center

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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: 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

Though there will be no federal funds available, it is still possible for Arcadia, Monrovia, El Monte and Sierra Madre to build a joint fire station and communications center.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 30, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 30, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1578AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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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: 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

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

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

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

Paramedic Richard Brown was named fire captain. He will take command of Engine Co. 31 at Santa Anita Avenue and Genoa Streets.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 14, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 14, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department; Brown, Richard

Item ID: 1587AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Fire Department, 710 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Front view taken on Santa Anita.

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Date: July 8, 1987

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Date: July 8, 1987

Subjects: Fire Department

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 1189

Collection: Photographs

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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

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Part of funeral procession for Captain Jerry Broadwell, killed in a fire in Arcadia.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Arcadia, together with Monrovia, Sierra Madre and El Monte are studying a regional fire protection program.

The cities of Arcadia, El Monte and Monrovia have requested $864,000 in federal funds to build a joint fire station and communications center

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.

Though there will be no federal funds available, it is still possible for Arcadia, Monrovia, El Monte and Sierra Madre to build a joint fire station and communications center.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Paramedic Richard Brown was named fire captain. He will take command of Engine Co. 31 at Santa Anita Avenue and Genoa Streets.

Arcadia Fire Department, 710 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Front view taken on Santa Anita.

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