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 selects a smaller interview group that proportionally reflects the demographics of the full applicant pool. For example, if 10% of applicants are female Hispanic, then 10% of interview invites will come from that group. The total number selected is based on how many candidates are needed to produce enough eligible hires to meet the fire department's staffing needs.
The City Personnel Department will contact you for an interview.
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, and a 20 Meter Multistage Fitness Test (Beep 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.
Background Field Investigation: The standard background process includes a minimum 40 hour investigation, depending on the candidate’s residence and work history. Your backgroundinvestigation is conducted by highly experienced investigators who have extensive law enforcementexperience. The LAFD values candidates who are honest and consistently demonstrate the highest level of integrity.
This review may include the evaluation of the candidate’s training, experience, and personal qualifications.
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.).
Discover the limitless possibilities that await you after completing a minimum of 4 years of full-time paid fire suppression certified experience in the City of Los Angeles Fire Department. Embrace the challenge, become a leader, and elevate your career with advancement opportunities in the LAFD.
Are you ready to make a real difference in your community? Imagine a career where every day you have the opportunity to be a hero, to save lives, and to make a positive impact.
With a minimum of 4 years of fire suppression experience, you can advance to this crucial role. As an Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and inspecting all our amazing tools, equipment, and fire engines, ensuring that everything is in top shape.
Take your career to new heights as a Fire Helicopter Pilot! Soar above the action, battling blazes and conducting daring search and rescue missions in the most innovative and high-tech aircraft around.
If you're ready for an exhilarating and diverse career, consider becoming a member of the LAFD SCUBA Dive team.
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