Information Regarding 1113 Emerson Avenue Structure Fire

On January 12, 2018 at 6:34 p.m., the Monterey Park Fire Department responded to 1113 Emerson Avenue for a reported structure fire.

Monterey Park Fire units with the assistance of Alhambra, and Los Angeles County Fire Departments responded to the incident.

Upon arrival, Monterey Park Fire units encountered a single story, single family residence with smoke coming from the roof. The residents were on the roof attempting to extinguish the fire with a garden hose. First arriving units determined this to be a fire in the attic. An aggressive fire attack was established with four engine companies and two ladder trucks that enabled the fire to be brought under control at 6:54 p.m.

No injuries were reported to civilians or fire personnel. Five family members have been displaced by the fire and will stay with family. The estimated dollar amount of damage is to be determined. The Monterey Park Fire Department Fire Investigation Unit investigated the fire and the cause is still under investigation.

Monterey Park Fire Department Offers Free “Vial of Life” Medical Information Kits

MPFD invites residents to participate in this lifesaving program and “Help us help you”

In Monterey Park, the emergency medical service system is consistently challenged by conditions that may render a patient unable to communicate. These conditions include acute medical incidents, past medical conditions, trauma, language barriers and other unforeseen issues. By pre-planning a medical emergency, a person can use a Vial of Life medical information kit to help Monterey Park Fire Department personnel obtain information regarding patient care, medical history and special considerations should one need to call 9-1-1.

Monterey Park residents can obtain a Vial of Life kit at the Fire Department Headquarters Station 61. Participants should follow the instructions inside, fill out the one page form, and add any pertinent considerations, then, as directed store the moisture resistant container in their refrigerator. Participation in this program can save lives.

The Vial of Life kit will signal emergency personnel upon arrival to your home and will help paramedics gather important information about the patient when the patient is unable to speak for him or herself. This nationally recognized program is currently being implemented by the Monterey Park Fire Department and is free of charge to Monterey Park residents and their loved ones.

For more information, please contact Captain Justin Birrell at jubirrell@montereypark.ca.gov or 626-307-1271 or visit www.vialoflife.com. Station 61 is located next door to city hall at 350 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754.

Monterey Park Fire Department Announces Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Class Dates for Spring 2018

The next City of Monterey Park Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) session for spring 2018 will take place Thursday evenings from 6-10 p.m. on: April 12 & 26; May 24; and June 7, 14, 21 & 28.

CERT classes have customarily been held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, for spring 2018, a Thursday evening class is being offered. The session is followed by a disaster simulation drill. The training course is free to residents of Monterey Park and consists of:

• Utilities – Learning how and where to turn off gas meters, electricity, and water service if leaking or broken pipes are detected
• Putting out small fires using an extinguisher
• Certification on CPR and First Aid
• Helping triage victims by controlling bleeding, treating for shock, and providing basic medical aid
• Organizing yourself and volunteers to be effective towards aiding victims and
• Collecting disaster intelligence to support first responder efforts.

Interested parties should complete an application ,which can be obtained on the city CERT webpage under the fire department tab. Submit via email or turn in a hard copy to Fire Station 61 front office no later than March 1, 2018. For more information, please contact Captain Justin Birrell at jubirrell@montereypark.ca.gov or 626-307-1271. Station 61 is located next door to city hall at 350 W. Newmark Avenue. Monterey Park, CA 91754.