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FIREFIGHTER

SELECTION

PROCESS FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT SECTION

FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT

SECTION

RECRUITMENT GOALS

Improve efforts to recruit a workforce reflective of the City’s

population

Recruit, develop and retain a professional and diverse Workforce

FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT SECTION

(FRS) STAFF

Battalion Chief Alicia Welch

alicia.welch@lacity.org

Captain II Tamara Chick

tamara.chick@lacity.org

Captain I Rick Najera

rick.najera@lacity.org

Captain I Eddie Marez

eddie.marez@lacity.org

Captain I Douglas Lewis

douglas.lewis@lacity.org

Firefighter Elena Mattox

elena.mattox@lacity.org

Firefighter Kevin Smith

kevin.smith@lacity.org

Senior Admin. Clerk Lydia Luna

lydia.luna@lacity.org

(213) 893-9899

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FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT

SECTION (FRS) PROGRAMS

Preparatory Programs (Once notified by City Personnel)

Written and Oral Interview Preparatory Classes

Mock Oral Interview Prep

CPAT Practice and Orientation

Applicant Orientation Program (AOP) at Drill Tower 21

Ongoing Mentoring Involvement

Youth Programs

STRATEGY

College Recruitment

Military Recruitment

Sporting, Fitness and Active Lifestyle Events

Youth Programs - High Schools, Cadets and Youth Academies

Community involvement – Council events, Fire Service Day and Career

Expo’s

Enable 106 Fire Stations to become Satellite Recruiting Stations

STRATEGY

Establish formal mentorship programs with educational institutions

Youth Fire Academy Programs – ELAC, Valley, Harbor, and Metro

Girls Camp coming summer 2016 in partnership with Camp Blaze

College Partnerships – CSUDH, UCLA, CSULA, CSULB, CSUF, LAHC,

MSMU, USC, PCC, OFA, etc.

Partnership with LAPD and LAUSD

Student Worker and Internships

STRATEGY

Partner with LAUSD to develop a Firefighter High School Magnet program

Development at Banning, Dorsey, and Wilson

CI Marez assigned to assist with recruiting and programming

Researching best practice in youth curriculum

Develop partnerships with academia to develop curriculum

STRATEGY

Modify, standardize and expand current Cadet Program, Crew 3 and other volunteer opportunities

Develop scope and a detailed plan with guidelines

Status

Current program coordinator field Battalion Chief

Identifying funding sources (FY16/17 budget)

Program standardization

Parent involvement

Identify process to bonus cadets in the hiring process

FIELD RECRUITMENT TOOL

Web Page Download Instructions

Enables all members at 106 Fire Stations to

become satellite recruiters using their

own mobile device – See download

instructions

NEW HIRING PROCESS

The Firefighter Candidate Assessment (FCA) is an open

enrollment examination that candidates can schedule and test for

at PSI test centers - http://lacityfirefighter.psiexams.com

Register for the FCA

FCA testing from February 22, 2016 – July 15, 2016

Achieve a passing score; then apply online

Online City Application begins May 1, 2016 – July 15, 2016

The Firefighter job bulletin and all information on the FCA,

including cost, tutorial assistance, the registration process, and

low-income waiver qualification is available at:

http://lacityfirefighter.psiexams.com and http://joinlafd.org

TIMELINE

December 18, 2015

Firefighter Job Bulletin – Announced

January 25, 2016

Registration for Firefighter Candidate Assessment (FCA) - Open

February 22, 2016 through July 15, 2016

FCA Testing – Open

May 1, 2016

Job Applications Accepted On-Line Only

July 15, 2016

On-Line Application - Closed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Be at least 18 years old at the time of application

U.S. High School diploma or equivalent, G.E.D. or equivalent for a U.S.

institution, or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE)

Achievement of a passing score on the Firefighter Candidate Assessment

(FCA)

Provide proof of current passing score on the CPAT during the field

investigation and at time of certification for hiring consideration

Valid California Driver’s License required at time of appointment

Valid EMT certificate prior to appointment

For Questions or Comments Please Feel Free to Contact Us!

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