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01-23-2007, 07:58 PM
LAFD is Hiring!
Looking for a demanding, challenging and exciting career!
The Los Angeles Fire Department offers exceptional career opportunities for men and women of all majors seeking professional and personal satisfaction. With excellent salaries and benefits, various job assignments, unlimited opportunities for advancement, and the chance to make a real difference in the community, joining the LAFD family may be just the exciting and diversified career you are looking for.
Visit www.lafd.org/join for more information.
Duties
As members of the Los Angeles Fire Department, a Firefighter’s duties include engaging directly in firefighting, emergency medical services requiring assignment to a rescue ambulance, mitigation of hazardous materials emergencies, fire prevention and rescue, and inspections of buildings and properties to ensure compliance with the fire codes. All Firefighter’s are required to become Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and may be required to become Paramedics.
Salary and Benefits
· Full pay during Academy training
· Annual Salaries start at $46,729 to $64,686.
· Bilingual Bonus
· Family and domestic partner health and dental coverage
· 15 days paid vacation to start
· Flexible work schedules
· Pension plan
Application Process
You may begin the application process by completing a Preliminary Background Application (PBA) and taking the written test. The PBA may be completed online and candidates will be advised if they have a realistic chance of success in the common areas of the background investigation. Go to www.lacity.org/per/safety.htm and click on the PBA.
About the LAFD
The Los Angeles Fire Department is one of best firefighting agencies in the world and has long set a standard of excellence for training and performance. For more information about the LAFD, visit www.LAFD.org/join.
Requirements
· An applicant must be 18 years of age at the time of hiring.
· An applicant must have a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), or a California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate.
· A valid California Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment.
· A valid EMT Certificate and/or Paramedic License is highly desired.
· The ability to speak or write a language other than English is highly desired.
· Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT): Candidates must maintain a current passing score on the CPAT from the time of application to the time of appointment as a Firefighter. Candidates may apply provisionally if they are currently enrolled in a CPAT program. However, no applicant will be scheduled for the written test until proof of successful completion of the CPAT program has been submitted. A CPAT score is valid for one year.
Looking for a demanding, challenging and exciting career!
The Los Angeles Fire Department offers exceptional career opportunities for men and women of all majors seeking professional and personal satisfaction. With excellent salaries and benefits, various job assignments, unlimited opportunities for advancement, and the chance to make a real difference in the community, joining the LAFD family may be just the exciting and diversified career you are looking for.
Visit www.lafd.org/join for more information.
Duties
As members of the Los Angeles Fire Department, a Firefighter’s duties include engaging directly in firefighting, emergency medical services requiring assignment to a rescue ambulance, mitigation of hazardous materials emergencies, fire prevention and rescue, and inspections of buildings and properties to ensure compliance with the fire codes. All Firefighter’s are required to become Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and may be required to become Paramedics.
Salary and Benefits
· Full pay during Academy training
· Annual Salaries start at $46,729 to $64,686.
· Bilingual Bonus
· Family and domestic partner health and dental coverage
· 15 days paid vacation to start
· Flexible work schedules
· Pension plan
Application Process
You may begin the application process by completing a Preliminary Background Application (PBA) and taking the written test. The PBA may be completed online and candidates will be advised if they have a realistic chance of success in the common areas of the background investigation. Go to www.lacity.org/per/safety.htm and click on the PBA.
About the LAFD
The Los Angeles Fire Department is one of best firefighting agencies in the world and has long set a standard of excellence for training and performance. For more information about the LAFD, visit www.LAFD.org/join.
Requirements
· An applicant must be 18 years of age at the time of hiring.
· An applicant must have a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), or a California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate.
· A valid California Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment.
· A valid EMT Certificate and/or Paramedic License is highly desired.
· The ability to speak or write a language other than English is highly desired.
· Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT): Candidates must maintain a current passing score on the CPAT from the time of application to the time of appointment as a Firefighter. Candidates may apply provisionally if they are currently enrolled in a CPAT program. However, no applicant will be scheduled for the written test until proof of successful completion of the CPAT program has been submitted. A CPAT score is valid for one year.