Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. (No max age limit)
You must have a high school diploma, G.E.D., or California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) certificate.
A passing FCA (Firefighter Candidate Assessment) score is required for your application to be valid
Recruits who meet work experience requirements can receive up to a maximum three-step pay increase.
Excellent health and dental plans are available for Firefighters and eligible family members/domestic partners.
Stratified random sampling may occur periodically and as needed, based on the City’s hiring needs. Applications submitted during the filing period will be kept on file and will automatically be included for consideration during the stratified random sampling process under this job bulletin.
The City Personnel Department will contact you for an interview.
This is a behavior-based review of a candidate’s personal history and is weighted 100% in the examination. It is designed to evaluate initiative in learning, practical orientation, role adaptability, service orientation, oral communication skills, job motivation, teamwork, and respect for diversity. The minimum passing score is 70. This score will determine a candidate’s rank on the eligible list, which is valid for one year from the date of the interview. Candidates will be notified by email of the specific date, time, and location of the interview. Candidates who apply early may be invited to an interview before the application filing period closes.
Pre-Background Appointment: All applicants must submit PROOF of BIDDLE Physical Agility Test (BPAT) & EMT license.
The Pre-Background phase includes both a CAP Baseline Fitness Test along with a preliminary review of your personal history. All applicants must submit PROOF of their BPAT & EMT license during this phase of the selection process.
Please note - the CPAT will no longer be accepted, and we’ll be using the BPAT (Biddle Physical Agility Test) for the 2026 application period. CLICK HERE to learn more about the Biddle Physical Agility Test.
Background Field Investigation: Your background investigation is conducted by highly experienced investigators who have extensive law enforcement experience. The LAFD values candidates who are honest and consistently demonstrate the highest level of integrity.
After the field investigation is conducted, a review of qualifications by representatives from the Fire Department will be completed, which may include a department interview. Those candidates who are free of felony convictions and possess the strongest qualifications and good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation will be scheduled for the medical and psychological evaluation.
After the review of each candidate’s qualifications, LAFD, issues a Pre - Academy Notice (PAN) to select candidates who demonstrate the strongest qualifications and good moral character - this is a highly competitive process, so not everyone will receive a PAN letter.
A Medical Examination is conducted by a City physician to evaluate the candidate’s medical fitness and a Psychological evaluation will be conducted to evaluate the candidates fitness to perform the Firefighter duties. (vision, hearing, cardiovascular, respiratory, etc.).
A valid California driver’s license is required once hired as a probationary firefighter.
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