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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
Captain II Tamara Chick
Captain I Rick Najera
Captain I Eddie Marez
Captain I Douglas Lewis
Firefighter Elena Mattox
Firefighter Kevin Smith
Senior Admin. Clerk Lydia Luna
(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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