Weekly Briefing

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Weekly Briefing
Placentia, Ca
City Administrator's
Weekly Briefing
From: Damien R. Arrula
March 24, 2016
“Rich Heritage, Bright Future”
ADMINISTRATION
Placentia Police Chief Ward Smith’s Retirement
"After 34 years of service to this community, deciding on when to
retire has come with mixed emotions for me because I have been
blessed to work alongside such great men and women in the
Department" said Chief Ward Smith, who made the recent
announcement.
Chief Smith began his career with the Placentia Police Department
as an Officer in November of 1981. Throughout his career, he
moved through the ranks of Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant,
Captain, and Deputy Chief. He was promoted to Chief of Police in
February of 2015.
Many have observed Chief Smith’s commitment to community
policing and positive interactions with our residents and businesses
which will have an everlasting impact on Placentia.
“On behalf of the City team, I would like to thank Ward for his years of commitment and service to
growing our community and Police Department in a positive and thoughtful way. We wish him the
very best as he pursues this next chapter in his life” said City Administrator Damien Arrula.
With the retirement of Chief Smith, the City has announced the appointment of Mr. Ronald L.
Lowenberg (Ron) as Interim Chief of Police to serve the City during the next several months. Mr.
Lowenberg’s substantial experience as not only the Chief of Police in several cities, but also his
breadth of knowledge in being the Dean/Director of the Criminal Justice Training Center at Golden
West College are areas we believe will assist our Police Department during this time of transition.
Again we thank Chief Smith for his 34 years of service and dedication to the Placentia community.
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ADMINISTRATION
4/4
Veterans Advisory Committee Meeting
4/5
City Council Meeting
4/7
Citizens Fiscal Sustainability Task Force
4/12
Recreation and Parks Commission
Meeting
4/12
Planning Commission Meeting
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ADMINISTRATION
Mayor Pro Tem Green Serves as the Principal for a Day Program
On March 16th, Mayor Pro Tem Craig Green
was invited to participate in the Principal for the
Day Program at Sierra Vista Elementary
School. Mayor Pro Tem Green and Principal
Cindy Rex toured the campus and visited the
classrooms, met the teachers, and interacted
with the students. Mayor Pro Tem Green also
had the opportunity to speak over the PA
system
for
the
Principal’s
morning
announcement. Mayor Pro Tem Green had a
wonderful experience and two of the teachers
at the school were former teachers of Mr.
Green’s children. The City would like to thank the Placentia Yorba Linda School District and Sierra
Vista Elementary School for coordinating and making this event a success.
Local History Lecture Series: Natural Disaster: The 1938 Flood
The Placentia Library Friends Foundation and the Placentia Historical Committee hosted the most
recent local lecture in the series entitled, “Natural Disaster: The 1938 Flood” on March 7, 2016.
The audience was captivated by the interesting presentation. The next featured lecture in the
Local History Lecture Series entitled, “Orange County and Land Grants”” will be held on Monday,
April 4, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Placentia Library Community Meeting Room, 411 E. Chapman
Avenue. To view previous presentations, please click here. For additional information, please visit
the Placentia Library website or call (714) 528-1906.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training in April
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
is a training program that prepares you to help
yourself, your family, and your neighbors in the
event of a disaster. During an incident,
emergency services personnel may not be able
to reach everyone right away. By getting trained
in CERT, you will have the skills to help
emergency responders save lives and protect
property. As a member of CERT, you can
respond to disasters, participate in drills and
exercises, and take additional training. Register
for the next CERT class to be held in April at the
Whitten Community Center here. For additional
information, please call (714) 993-8135 or visit www.placentia.org/CERT.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Now Hiring for Summer 2016 Part-Time Positions
The City of Placentia is looking for motivated team players to join the Community Services
Department. Part-time positions are available in the Aquatics and Recreation Divisions. Position
descriptions and applications can be found online at www.placentia.org/jobs or at City Hall.
Applications may be submitted online or in person. Come join our team this summer!
Community Services Department Meets with Placentia Teens
On Monday, March 21, 2016, the Community Services Department met with 15 local teens from
the Old Town Santa Fe area. The Community Services Department wanted to get input on what
kind of programs our local teens are interested in and is always looking to improve our City
programs including youth and teen programming. This was a great opportunity where local teens
were able to express their thoughts on current youth programming with City staff. The information
was taken back to Community Services Department for consideration on new program ideas.
Senior Center Presentation
On Friday, March 18, 2016, CareMore hosted an information seminar
at the Placentia Senior Center. Seniors in attendance received
valuable information on their medicare benefits and were treated to a
performance from an Elvis impersonator! For more information on the
Placentia Senior Center, please call the Community Services
Department at (714) 993-8232.
Valencia Career Fair Expo
On March 22nd and 23rd, Placentia Community Services staff attended the Career Day Expo at
Valencia High School. Staff had a great time engaging with the students and answering all of their
questions about working for the City of Placentia Community Services Department. The students
were thrilled by a job opportunity that would allow them to lead children in sports, games, crafts,
swimming, and other activities and give back to their community. Some of the students who came
to the City’s booth were former participants at the Cathy Torrez Learning Center and Whitten
Community Center and are eager to give back to the programs that they received so much from.
For more information please call (714) 993-8232 or go to www.placentia.org/jobs.
Placentia Photography Contest
The Placentia Photography Contest, sponsored by the Cultural Arts Commission, is now open! All
photographs are required to be taken within Placentia city limits, but entrants need not be City
residents. Amateur (youth and adult) and Master Divisions may enter and photographs may not
exceed 8”x10” in size. Entries are limited to four (4) per person and a $3.00 fee must accompany
each photograph. All entries must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31,
2016. Entry forms are available at here. For more details, please call at (714) 993-8232.
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Our Placentia senior citizens celebrated St. Patrick’s Day
with a fun, Irish themed lunch. Seniors were also
provided with a small gift bag courtesy of Believe in
Miracles, a local organization that assists families and
seniors in need. Cake and ice cream for the party was
donated by Kaiser Senior Advantage. The seniors and
the City of Placentia extend our thanks to these
organizations for their generosity.
Free Event for Dads and Kids
The Friendly Center and the Placentia Neighborhood Services Office will be hosting a FREE
Father’s Event on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the Whitten Community Center. Dads and kids
are invited to join us for a night of fun! There will be craft and game stations along with a “make
your own pizza” station for dinner. Drinks and dessert will also be provided. The event will be from
6:00 – 8:00 pm. For more information or to RSVP, please call the Placentia Neighborhood
Services Office at (714) 986-2333.
Placentia Rotary Club Presents Breakfast and Special Guest Speaker Tony Rackauckas
The Placentia Rotary Club will be hosting a Breakfast with Special Guest Speaker Tony
Rackauckas, Orange County District Attorney on Wednesday, March 30th at 7:00 a.m. at the Alta
Vista Country Club, 777 Alta Vista Way to discuss what the County is doing to end human
trafficking in Orange County. Since 2004, the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force
(OCHTTF) has assisted over 380 victims of human trafficking with a victim-centered approach to
address protection, prosecution, prevention, and comprehensive victim services. The cost to
attend this breakfast is $15.00. To purchase your tickets online, please click here.
Fundraiser for Lot318
Lot318 will be hosting their 7th Annual Food Festival and Movie Night on Saturday, March 26th at
1027 Cypress Street in Placentia beginning at 2:00 p.m. They will be having a clothing drive, kids’
corner, crafts, egg hunt and raffle items - including two Disneyland tickets. For more information
please visit www.LOT318.com or email [email protected].
Placentia Round Table Women’s Club – 2016 Scholarships
The Placentia Round Table Women’s Club will be presenting scholarships to graduating seniors
residing in the Placentia and Yorba Linda area. Last year, over $15,000 in scholarships were
awarded to 17 students from five local high schools. Students attending a 4-year college will be
receiving a $1,000 scholarship and students attending a 2-year college will be receiving a $600
scholarship. Applications and requirements are available on the Placentia Round Table Women’s
Club website at http://placentiawomensclub.org or by contacting Mary Kay McMahon at
[email protected]. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, April 15, 2016.
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City of Placentia Volunteer Program
Do you need Volunteer Service Hours? Be a Placentia Volunteen. High school and middle
school students ages 13-16 that need volunteer service hours for graduation are encouraged to
assist our Community Services Department staff with multiple activities conducted throughout the
City during the summer. Placentia residents are invited to apply for the summer Volunteen
Program. Participants will have the opportunity to receive on-the-job training and develop
friendships. Come help out the Community Services Department P.A.R.K.'s program. Applicants
must be 13 years of age by June 1, 2016 and reside within the city limits of Placentia.
Applications are available at the City of Placentia Community Services Department located in City
Hall (401 E. Chapman Avenue) or visit www. placentia.org/volunteen. The application deadline is
Thursday April 7, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
Spring Program Fitness Classes
The Community Services Department has openings in our Adult Dance
classes. Classes included in this category include: Country Western
Partner, Country Western Line, Social Ballroom, West Coast Swing for
Beginners, and our popular Zumba Gold for those that want to exercise
and have fun at the same time. For adults that wish to review or learn the
fundamentals of a sport, Adult Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
Tennis is available.
To register for any of these classes, visit
www.placentia.org/classes or visit us in person at Placentia City Hall
during our normal operating hours of Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. For more information, please call the Community Services
Department at (714) 993-8232.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Community Meeting on the Packing House District Transit Oriented Development
The City and Lilley Planning Group held a community meeting on the Transit Oriented
Development Zoning Amendment on Wednesday, March 23rd at the Whitten Community Center.
The meeting was well attended with over 40 residents, business owners, property owners, and
stakeholders participating and providing helpful feedback and comments on the Packing House
District Transit Oriented Development.
TOD is rapidly sweeping the nation and the public has embraced the concept as the most
desirable places to live, work, and play. Real estate developers have quickly followed to meet the
high demand for quality urban places served by mass transit. Transit Oriented Development is
also a major solution to the serious and growing problems of climate change and global energy
security by creating dense, walkable communities that greatly reduce the need for driving and
energy consumption. This type of living arrangement can reduce driving by up to 85%.
Placentia’s Transit Oriented Development (TOD) project that is currently in the development and
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planning phase to ultimately create a vibrant, livable, sustainable community adjacent to the future
Metrolink Station.
A second community workshop will be scheduled in May to present an initial draft of the Zoning
Amendment. Additional information on the second meeting will be forthcoming. For more
information, please contact Jennifer Davis, Interim Development Services Director at (714) 9938123.
Two Placentia Restaurants Make the Top 75 Best Places to Eat in Orange County
On Thursday, March 17th the Orange County Register released its top 75 best places to eat in
Orange County in 2016. The City of Placentia’s had two restaurants on the list: El Farolito and the
newly opened Salt and Ash. Here is what restaurant critic Brad A. Johnson had to say about
Placentia’s restaurants:
El Farolito, 201 S. Bradford Ave., Placentia, (714) 993-7880, www.elfarolitomex.com
Sometimes there’s simply nothing better than combination plates, and for these there is always El
Farolito, which has been serving them for more than 40 years. I love the ground-beef tacos with
the almost-crispy corn tortillas cooked to that peculiar state of perfection halfway between fried
and steamed. Even better are the frozen margaritas, which are somewhat slushy because they
just came from a worn-out blender, not a fancy machine.
Salt and Ash, 1390 N. Kraemer Blvd. Placentia, (657) 444-2701, www.saltandash.com
Almost everything on the menu is made from scratch. Pastas are rolled by hand. Burger patties
are ground fresh daily, probably at the same time the chefs also are making meatballs. The fries
are hand-cut and twice-fried. The fish come from California fishermen. The pork ribs are a
California riff on Chinese salt-and-pepper stir-fry. Meanwhile, pork loin is rolled in a bed of ashes.
Look toward the kitchen window: Notice the cake dome? Whatever’s inside of it, that’s what you
want.
To read the full OC Register article, please click here.
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Department Update
Our staff performed maintenance activities throughout the city. The Graffiti Crew removed graffiti
per work order requests and City wide. The Sign Shop repaired and replaced signs per work order
requests. The Patch Crew filled potholes arterial streets and spraying herbicide for weed control in
assigned areas. The Ball Field Maintenance Crew worked on infields at the Sports Complex,
Tuffree Park and Torii Hunter Field. The Facility Maintenance Crew completed work orders on
City buildings. The Irrigation Crew checked and repaired irrigation systems and repaired a broken
lateral line on Alta Street. The Maintenance crews cleaned the downtown area and performed
weed abatement in assigned areas.
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Personnel on stand-by responded to the following calls:
Date
03/18/16
Response
Staff replaced ceiling tiles in City Hall’s Administration area.
03/21/16
Staff secured a sink and faucet to the wall at Powell Building.
03/18/16
Staff replaced ceiling tiles in City Hall’s Administration area.
As a reminder to our residents, City staff is now assigned to remove the graffiti, pick up dead
animals, maintain the downtown landscaping and make sure the OCTA bus stops throughout the
City of Placentia are clean. The new phone number to report graffiti or dead animal pick up is
(714) 993-8279.
OC Bridges Project Update
The contractor hired by the Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) is nearing completion of the reconstruction of
Orangethorpe Avenue as a bridge to allow vehicles to pass
over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway tracks.
Chapman Avenue at Orangethorpe Avenue is now open to
traffic.
The intersection traffic signals at Orangethorpe and Chapman as well as Orangethorpe and Traub
will be set on a four-way flash. The intersections will be fully opened however motorists are
reminded to treat a flashing four-way intersection the same way they would treat a four-way stop.
The Orangethorpe Grade Seperation Project is part OCTA’s OC Bridges Project, which will create
seven underpasses and overpass, to separate the train tracks from surface streets along the busy
BSNF Railway tracks. Kraemer Boulevard and Placentia Avenue have been completed.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Crime Prevention
Neighborhood Watch
Neighbors from the Kilostad Drive area met together for the second Neighborhood Watch Meeting
on Thursday, March 17, 2016. The Neighborhood Watch program is set up as a series of three
different meetings covering different topics at each meeting. At this meeting residents were trained
in vehicle and home burglary protection. The meeting covered the best practices to protect your
home, alarms and cameras, vacation home checks, current trends in burglary and what to do if
you become a victim. For more information on Neighborhood Watch please contact Placentia PD
at (714) 993-8225.
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Career Day at El Camino High School
Officers visited with students at El Camino High School on Friday, March 18, 2016. The Officers
gave information to the students regarding how to become a Police Officer. The students enjoyed
hearing the personal experiences from the officers and asked many questions about the steps to
become an officer.
Love Placentia Day
Love Placentia Service Day will be held
on Saturday, April 30th. The event will
kick off with a rally at El Dorado High
School at 8:00 a.m. and then depart to
different service projects throughout the City that benefit the needs of the less fortunate, elderly,
veterans, schools, and City parks and facilities. Currently, the Love Placentia Team is looking for
volunteers to lead different aspects of the service day. If you would like to hold a leadership
position, please contact Marilyn Anderson at (714) 993-8225 or [email protected].
If you would like to submit a service project for Love Placentia or make a donation to the event,
please visit the Love Placentia website at www.loveplacentia.com. Interested participants can also
sign-up to volunteer for Love Placentia Service Day using the website at the end of March.
Love Placentia Video
View the Love Placentia Video, by clicking on the following link:
https://vimeo.com/159393724
Significant Events
March 17, 2016
Officers caught a local gang member and parolee with a loaded handgun. This occurred at La
Jolla and Arnold. The man was arrested, booked, and transported to Orange County Jail.
At 2:30 a.m. units received a call of a medical aid at the Marie Callender’s located on the 100
block of E Yorba Linda Blvd. There was a report of a man down bleeding from the head. Upon
PPD arrival, Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) was already on scene and treating the male for
a significant head injury. The intoxicated male (21 years old) was riding in the rear seat of a
vehicle, became upset, and intentionally jumped out of out while it was moving. He was taken to
the UCI Medical Center for treatment. No foul play is suspected. The Investigations Unit was
notified.
March 18, 2016
Officers arrested a man for having a loaded handgun. The man was also under the influence of a
controlled substance while in possession of the gun, which is a felony in the State of California.
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At 6:46 p.m. officers responded to the 200 block of S. Kraemer regarding a possible child
drowning. Upon arrival to the south pool, officers found the child had been pulled from the water
by her grandmother and officers stabilized the child until OCFA arrived. The child was breathing
on her own and transported to the Chidren’s Hospital of Orange County in Orange for treatment.
No foul play/neglect was suspected. Code Enforcement will follow-up with the HOA regarding pool
safety requirements.
March 19, 2016
A local La Jolla gang member was shot in the leg on Park Lane by rival gang members. Placentia
officers assisted with the investigation. This is the second time the same subject has been shot by
rival gang members in the past couple months.
A street robbery occurred in the 1600 block of Orchard in which two male subjects approached a
female and demanded her wallet. Out of fear, the female gave the subjects approximately $100 in
cash and several credit cards.
March 20, 2016
At 8:48 p.m. officers were dispatched to McFadden Park regarding a male in dark clothing,
possibly armed with an AK-47 style assault weapon, and last seen walking eastbound in the flood
control channel. Our units quickly arrived and setup a perimeter; additional units from Anaheim PD
also responded to assist, including their helicopter, Angel. An extensive search of the area was
done and units were unable to locate the subject.
March 21, 2016
At approximately 10:00 p.m. a Placentia Police Officer noticed smoke coming from inside the
property of West Coat Arborists (900 block south Placentia). When the officer gained access to
the property, he found that grass debris and tree trimmings had spontaneously caught fire in the
back of a work truck. Fullerton fire responded and put out the fire. The owner was notified and a
responsible party responded to the location.
BUILDING AND PLANNING DIVISIONS
1. On March 14, the Planning and Building Divisions reviewed and approved tenant improvement
plans for the existing cell tower (AT&T) located at 378 Orangethorpe Avenue. This project
involves modifying the existing tower by removing & replacing antennas, new surge protectors,
and extending new concrete pad by adding additional cable cabinets.
2. On March 14, architectural and structural plans for a residential addition and remodeling
project at Jasmine Circle were submitted for review and approval. The scope of work includes
demolishing most of the existing house and rebuilding it to create a 2,048 sq. ft. of home with
four bedrooms, three bathrooms and an attached two-car garage. The cost of the construction
is approximately $220,000.
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3. On March 15, the Planning and Building Divisions reviewed and approved building and
structural plans for a commercial remodeling project located at Chapman Avenue. The scope
of work will add an additional bathroom, new dividing walls, new kitchen, new plumbing and
electrical fixtures to the building. The cost of the construction is $30,000.
4. On March 15, the Building Division reviewed and approved building and structural plans for 13
solar panel installation projects single-family homes.
EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION
Orange County Fire Authority Weekly Executive Summary
www.ocfa.org
March 24, 2016
OCFA conducted a training of its incident management teams (IMTs) during a maritime disaster drill yesterday in
Corona del Mar. Newport Beach Fire Station 7 was used for an exercise by IMTs #2 and #3 that functioned as
incident management for the drill. OCFA IMT #1 evaluated both teams performance during an after-action
briefing. During this meeting, ideas and methods were discussed to help improve performance in future actual
deployments. The training was also attended by several members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department
who wanted to become more familiar with the incident command system and operating in a unified command
structure with OCFA personnel. You can read more about the drill here.
OCFA recently partnered with PulsePoint to help save lives. If you haven’t done so already, please be sure to
like/follow/visit the OCFA Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages to keep up to date on things like the PulsePoint
launch, recent incidents, and safety campaigns. We have personalized the PulsePoint PSA for each of our member
cities and the video will be shared on the cities social media/websites.
OCFA Weekly News Coverage
This report is for internal and research purposes only. All other uses are prohibited.
OCFA Weekly Media Coverage
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For Board agendas, please visit http://www.ocfa.org and click on “Board Agendas/Minutes.”
Weekly Fire Activity Report: This is a regular status update of available OCFA resources and a list of OCFA out of
County resources jurisdiction and a list of out of county resources.
Weather Outlook: Normal Temperatures for March 25 – April 1. For more information, please visit the National
Weather Service Climate Prediction Center.
Fire Outlook –Dry: Little or no risk of large fires in the absence of a “High Risk” event. You can obtain a 7-day
forecast, monthly and/or seasonal by clicking here.
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Crews from Engine 57 and Medic 57 (A Shift) and Community Education Specialist Polly Bowen
attended the Aliso Viejo Community Association Spring Celebration. The event was on March 19
from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Crew from Engine 63 (B Shift) participated in a Read Across America event at Corey Elementary in
Buena Park. The program was on March 22 from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
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Crew from Station 30 (C Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of
Cub Scouts from Dana Point. The program was on March 18 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
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Crews from Engine 36 and Patrol 26 (A Shift) provided a static display for a Pediatric Cancer Research
event at Irvine Valley College. The event was on March 19 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Crews from Engine 36 and Patrol 26 (A Shift) provided a static display for a Pediatric Cancer Research
event at Irvine Valley College. The event was on March 20 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
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Crew from Engine 36 (B Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and engine visit to students at
Prestige Preschool Academy in Irvine. The program was on March 22 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Crew from Station 58 (A Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of
Girl Scouts from Ladera Ranch. The program was on March 20 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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Crew from Engine 58 (B Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and engine visit to students at
Las Flores Elementary in Ladera Ranch. The program was on March 21 from 11 a.m. -12 p.m.
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Crew from Station 58 (C Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of
Boy Scouts from Ladera Ranch. The program was on March 23 from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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Crew from engine 22 (B Shift) participated in a Read Across America event at Lomarena Elementary
in Laguna Hills. The event was on March 22 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Crew from Station 58 (B Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and first aid demonstration to
a group of Brownies from Laguna Hills. The program was on March 22 from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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Crew from Station 24 (C Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of
Cub Scouts from Mission Viejo. The program was on March 23 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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Crew from Engine 35 (C Shift) participated in a career day event at El Camino High School in Placentia.
The event was on March 18 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Crew from Station 35 (A Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of
local students from Placentia. The program was on March 19 from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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Crew from Engine 34 (B Shift) participated in a Team Kids Kickoff event at Morse Elementary in
Placentia. The event was on March 22 from 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
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Crews from Engine 34, Truck 34 and Engine 77 (C Shift) participated in an “Every 15 Minutes” event
at El Dorado High School in Placentia. The event was on March 24 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
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Crew from Station 45 (C Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of
Daisy Scouts from Rancho Santa Margarita. The program was on March 23 from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
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Crew from Station 60 (A Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of
Girl Scouts form San Clemente. The program was on Marcy 19 from 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
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Crew from Station 59 (A Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of
Boy Scouts from San Clemente. The program was on March 20 from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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Crew from Station 60 (B Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of
students from a local elementary school in San Clemente. The program was on March 21 from 8:45
a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
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Crew from Station 60 (B Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of
students from a local elementary school in San Clemente. The program was on March 22 from
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
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Crew from Station 60 (C Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of
students from Las Palmas Elementary in San Clemente. The program was on March 23 from
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
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Crew from Station 21 (C Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of
students from a local school in Tustin. The program was on March 24 from 10 a.m. -11 a.m.
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Crew from Station 24 (C Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of
students from Newhart School in Villa Park. The program was on March 23 from
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Crews from Truck 64, Engine 66 and Engine 25 (A Shift) and Community Education Specialist Martha
Espiritu attended the Westminster Spring Festival and Community Resource Fair. The event was on
March 19 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Crew from Truck 34 (B Shift) participated in a charity ball drop for a CHOC event at Yorba Linda
Country Club. The event was on March 21 from 8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
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Crew from Truck 34 (B Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and engine visit to students at
St. Francis in Yorba Linda. The program was on March 22 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Mission Viejo
Kitchen Fire – March 19 - A structure fire response was dispatched at 7:10 p.m. to a reported kitchen
fire on Camden in Mission Viejo at the Park Ridge Apartments. Engine 24 arrived on scene and reported
the fire out upon arrival. An adult female suffered minor smoke inhalation. She was treated and
transported to Mission Hospital.
Incident Commander:
Chief Edwards, B4
Santa Ana
Structure Fire – March 19 - A structure fire response was dispatched at 8:11 p.m. to South Huron Drive
in Santa Ana. Engine 73 arrived on scene reporting smoke from the attic and upgraded the call to a
working structure fire. After further investigation, the fire was knocked down at 8: 34 p.m.
Incident Commander:
Captain Moon, E73
Lake Forest
Remote Rescue – March 20 - At 1:28 p.m., a Remote Rescue response was dispatched to a reported
biker down on a trail in Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park. Helicopter 2 located the patient and inserted
the rescue paramedic via hoist. The patient was determined to be ALS and was hoisted into the aircraft
with the assistance from a Truck 9 rescuer. The patient was then transported to Mission Hospital via
Helicopter 2.
Incident Commander:
Captain Ventura, E54
Buena Park
Structure Fire – March 21 - At 7:04 a.m., a structure response was dispatched to San Ricardo Way in
Buena Park. Engine 63 arrived on scene at 7:07 a.m. with fire through the roof of a one-story single family
residence and requested a working structure response. Crews successfully rescued a resident through a
bedroom window and two others were able to exit the residence on their own. All three suffered smoke
inhalation and were transported to area hospitals. One fire fighter sustained a back injury during the
fire. The fire was reported knocked down at 7:18 a.m.
Incident Commander:
Cause:
Chief Dossey, B8
Under Investigation
Irvine
Structure Fire – March 22 - At 9:07 p.m., a structure response was dispatched to Alcoba in Irvine. Engine
6 arrived on scene at 9:12 p.m. with a working fire in a two-story multi-unit residence and requested a
working structure response. The fire was reported out at 9:18 p.m. and contained to the laundry area.
Four residents were displaced but chose to stay with family members.
Incident Commander:
Cause:
Captain Stewart, Engine 6
Under Investigation
3/24/2016
Incidents By Major Category
for Period: 3/14/2016 - 3/20/2016
CITY/JURISDICTION
FIRE
ALISO VIEJO
BUENA PARK
CYPRESS
0
2
0
OVER PRESSURE
RUPTURE
EMS/
HAZMAT
RESCUE
CALL
SERVICE
CALL
GOOD
INTENT
CALL
FALSE
CALL
NATURAL
OTHER
TOTAL
0
26
1
1
3
2
0
12
45
0
81
1
2
4
6
0
20
116
0
38
0
4
4
1
0
13
60
DANA POINT
0
0
40
0
3
8
2
0
8
61
IRVINE
5
0
142
1
9
24
16
0
70
267
IRVINE - MCE
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
IRVINE - UCI
0
0
6
0
0
1
3
0
2
12
LA PALMA
0
0
17
1
0
0
0
0
2
20
LAGUNA HILLS
1
0
38
1
4
2
2
0
11
59
LAGUNA NIGUEL
0
0
41
0
2
2
1
0
33
79
LAGUNA WOODS
0
0
84
0
7
3
0
0
14
108
LAKE FOREST CITY
0
0
48
0
5
6
5
0
26
90
LOS ALAMITOS
0
0
24
1
0
2
1
0
2
30
MISSION VIEJO
1
0
118
4
10
7
1
0
29
170
0
44
1
4
4
0
0
5
59
0
35
0
3
1
1
0
0
40
0
65
0
6
10
1
0
21
103
0
47
0
6
3
1
0
7
65
0
266
2
8
30
11
0
119
439
0
53
0
7
3
1
0
6
71
0
49
0
2
4
1
0
15
73
0
67
1
3
4
0
0
16
92
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
1
5
PLACENTIA
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
SAN CLEMENTE
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
SANTA ANA
SEAL BEACH
STANTON
TUSTIN
VILLA PARK
1
0
0
1
3
1
2
1
0
WESTMINSTER
2
0
87
1
4
12
4
0
23
133
YORBA LINDA
0
0
50
1
4
2
4
0
5
66
1
21
0
0
81
1550
4
20
4
98
13
153
2
66
0
0
34
496
139
2404
UNINCORPORATED
TOTAL