Core Values
LAFD Vision
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The LAFD will be the premier, all-risk public safety and emergency service provider that exceeds the expectations of the diverse communities we serve.
LAFD Mission
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To preserve life, protect property, and safeguard our communities through relentless commitment to emergency preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery.
LAFD Core Values
SERVICE – Prioritizing our citizens, residents, and communities
CHARACTER – Aligning personal values with organizational values
COMPETENCY – Committing to the continual pursuit of performance excellence
CONTRIBUTION – Immersing ourselves in the advancement of our services and standards
COLLABORATION – Embracing the widespread value of diversity, equity, and inclusion
SAFETY – Always – in every operation; at every incident
KNOWLEDGE – Informed, experienced leaders with qualifications, certifications, and formal education
A Strategic Process
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Goal 1:
Deliver exceptional public safety and emergency service
Goal 2:
Promote a safe, healthy, and progressive work environment that effectively manages personal and organizational risk
Goal 3:
Commit to an organizational culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion
Goal 4:
Improve collaboration, participative leadership, and responsible performance management
Goal 5:
Foster personal growth, professional development, and organizational succession
Goal 6:
Explore, implement, and integrate technological innovations and advancements
Goal 7:
Enhance community resilience, disaster recovery capabilities, and environmental sustainability
Performance Excellence
- Performance leadership – empowers employees to exercise their talents and skills while also facilitating a learning environment conducive to the development of best practices that align with the overall organizational direction
- Performance measurement – which quantitatively and qualitatively offers multiple means to gauge progression in achieving desired organizational, program, or project goals
- Performance management – which involves the process of monitoring whether a set of activities and outputs meet organizational goals efficiently