LAFD Oral Interview QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
Promise to LAFD - ANSWERWe owe the Los Angeles Fire Department our full
commitment and dedication. We will always look beyond the traditional scope of our
individual positions to promote teamwork and organizational effectiveness
Promise to each other - ANSWERWe owe each other a working environment
characterized by trust and respect for the individual, fostering open and honest
communication at all levels.
Promise to ourselves - ANSWERWe owe ourselves personal and professional
growth. We will seek new knowledge and greater challenges, and strive to remain at
the leading edge of our profession.
What is the population that LAFD serves? - ANSWER4 million (second largest in US)
Population density of Los Angeles - ANSWER~7000/sq mile
Number of LAFD stations - ANSWER106
How many personnel are employed by LAFD? - ANSWER3400 uniform, 350
administrative
2019 total calls - ANSWER~500k (83% medical)
2019 Daily Call Volume - ANSWER1370 total, 500 medical
Mayor of Los Angeles - ANSWEREric Garcetti
LAFD Fire Chief - ANSWERRalph M Terrazas (2014)
LAFD Core Values - ANSWER1. Service
2. Professionalism
3. Integrity
4. Respect
5. Innovation
6. Trust
Service - ANSWERDedication to our Community
"working through holidays, natural disasters, and family events"
Professionalism - ANSWERHonor the Firefighter Oath
"recognize and accept that I am a public figure and carry myself accordingly"
Integrity Promise to LAFD - ANSWERWe owe the Los Angeles Fire Department our
full commitment and dedication. We will always look beyond the traditional scope of
our individual positions to promote teamwork and organizational effectiveness
, Promise to each other - ANSWERWe owe each other a working environment
characterized by trust and respect for the individual, fostering open and honest
communication at all levels.
Promise to ourselves - ANSWERWe owe ourselves personal and professional
growth. We will seek new knowledge and greater challenges, and strive to remain at
the leading edge of our profession.
- ANSWERUpholding moral and ethical conduct at all times
"Do the right thing, not the easy thing"
Respect - ANSWEREmbracing diversity and recognizing individual worth
"Eliminate the ego and accept that every member of the team has a strength to
contribute and a weakness needing support"
Innovation - ANSWERTaking creative risks to adapt and improve
"What is your desired outcome? Use all tools available to you"
Trust - ANSWERReliance on integrity, strength, and abilities of our members
"Maintain a functional body and a strong mind"
LAFD Goal 1 - ANSWERDevelop an organization to effectively administer and
manage the resources of the Department
LAFD Goal 2 - ANSWERDevelop a system for minimizing the impact of disasters
and other emergencies on life and property.
LAFD Goal 3 - ANSWERProvide an effective Emergency Medical Services System.
LAFD Goal 4 - ANSWERProvide an effective Fire Prevention and Public Safety
System
Promise to residents - ANSWERThe highest quality of service possible,
characterized by responsiveness, integrity and professionalism. We will continually
strive for quality improvement.
Tell us a little about yourself and how your education, training, and experience have
qualified you for this position. - ANSWERFirst job state lifeguard then city lifeguard,
then EMS in 911. Very comfortable being in the public eye and conscious of my
appearance in it. Over 10 years in EMS, continuing to collect ALS certifications
What's an important value to you and give an example of how this value affects your
life? - ANSWERAccountability: Ex. mis dosing 13 y/o w/ morphine (7.5 vs .75mg),
could have avoided scrutiny but called supervisor and informed the receiving
physician of my error. Accountability equals trust and reliability. I am responsible for
everything in my life and I am responsible for my team.
Humble: Ex. asking partners for feedback after calls, to identify improvement points.
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
Promise to LAFD - ANSWERWe owe the Los Angeles Fire Department our full
commitment and dedication. We will always look beyond the traditional scope of our
individual positions to promote teamwork and organizational effectiveness
Promise to each other - ANSWERWe owe each other a working environment
characterized by trust and respect for the individual, fostering open and honest
communication at all levels.
Promise to ourselves - ANSWERWe owe ourselves personal and professional
growth. We will seek new knowledge and greater challenges, and strive to remain at
the leading edge of our profession.
What is the population that LAFD serves? - ANSWER4 million (second largest in US)
Population density of Los Angeles - ANSWER~7000/sq mile
Number of LAFD stations - ANSWER106
How many personnel are employed by LAFD? - ANSWER3400 uniform, 350
administrative
2019 total calls - ANSWER~500k (83% medical)
2019 Daily Call Volume - ANSWER1370 total, 500 medical
Mayor of Los Angeles - ANSWEREric Garcetti
LAFD Fire Chief - ANSWERRalph M Terrazas (2014)
LAFD Core Values - ANSWER1. Service
2. Professionalism
3. Integrity
4. Respect
5. Innovation
6. Trust
Service - ANSWERDedication to our Community
"working through holidays, natural disasters, and family events"
Professionalism - ANSWERHonor the Firefighter Oath
"recognize and accept that I am a public figure and carry myself accordingly"
Integrity Promise to LAFD - ANSWERWe owe the Los Angeles Fire Department our
full commitment and dedication. We will always look beyond the traditional scope of
our individual positions to promote teamwork and organizational effectiveness
, Promise to each other - ANSWERWe owe each other a working environment
characterized by trust and respect for the individual, fostering open and honest
communication at all levels.
Promise to ourselves - ANSWERWe owe ourselves personal and professional
growth. We will seek new knowledge and greater challenges, and strive to remain at
the leading edge of our profession.
- ANSWERUpholding moral and ethical conduct at all times
"Do the right thing, not the easy thing"
Respect - ANSWEREmbracing diversity and recognizing individual worth
"Eliminate the ego and accept that every member of the team has a strength to
contribute and a weakness needing support"
Innovation - ANSWERTaking creative risks to adapt and improve
"What is your desired outcome? Use all tools available to you"
Trust - ANSWERReliance on integrity, strength, and abilities of our members
"Maintain a functional body and a strong mind"
LAFD Goal 1 - ANSWERDevelop an organization to effectively administer and
manage the resources of the Department
LAFD Goal 2 - ANSWERDevelop a system for minimizing the impact of disasters
and other emergencies on life and property.
LAFD Goal 3 - ANSWERProvide an effective Emergency Medical Services System.
LAFD Goal 4 - ANSWERProvide an effective Fire Prevention and Public Safety
System
Promise to residents - ANSWERThe highest quality of service possible,
characterized by responsiveness, integrity and professionalism. We will continually
strive for quality improvement.
Tell us a little about yourself and how your education, training, and experience have
qualified you for this position. - ANSWERFirst job state lifeguard then city lifeguard,
then EMS in 911. Very comfortable being in the public eye and conscious of my
appearance in it. Over 10 years in EMS, continuing to collect ALS certifications
What's an important value to you and give an example of how this value affects your
life? - ANSWERAccountability: Ex. mis dosing 13 y/o w/ morphine (7.5 vs .75mg),
could have avoided scrutiny but called supervisor and informed the receiving
physician of my error. Accountability equals trust and reliability. I am responsible for
everything in my life and I am responsible for my team.
Humble: Ex. asking partners for feedback after calls, to identify improvement points.
