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LAFD Mission - ANSWERThe Los Angeles Fire Department preserves life and
property, promotes public safety and fosters economic growth through a commitment
to prevention, preparedness, response and recovery as an all risk life safety
response provider.
LAFD Vision - ANSWERThe Los Angeles Fire Department will provide exceptional
Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services by being metric driven,
technologically sophisticated and community focused while reflecting the people we
serve.
LAFD Core Values - ANSWERAcronym: SPIRIT - Service, Professionalism, Integrity,
Respect, Innovation, Trust
Service - ANSWERDedication to our community
Professionalism - ANSWERHonoring the Firefighter Oath
Integrity - ANSWERUpholding moral and ethical conduct at all times
Respect - ANSWEREmbracing diversity and recognizing individual worth
Innovation - ANSWERTaking creative risk to adapt and improve
Trust - ANSWERReliance on the integrity, strength and ability of our members
Mission of the Recruit Training Academy - ANSWERThe Mission of the LAFD
Recruit Training Academy is to train and develop Recruit Firefighters and provide
them with the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to safely and effectively perform
the tasks as an entry-level all risk fire and life safety provider
Drill Tower Overview - ANSWER800 hours of academic and manipulative skills
training, which enable the recruit to function as a safe and effective entry-level
firefighter, including:
-Dept. Policies and Procedures
-rules and regulations
-re-cert. of EMT
-Character and Ethical Decision Making,
-Didactic and manipulative skills training including Engine Co. Ops., Truck Co. Ops.,
Bldg Construction, ventilation procedures, life fire training excersizes
Recruit Code of Conduct - ANSWER- Support the Constitution of the U.S.A. and that
of the State of California
, - Obey the Laws and Ordinances of the City of LA
- Be familiar with and obedient to the Rules and Regulations and orders of the LAFD
-Faithfully serve the City of LA in the discharge of the duties as a Firefighter
- Be ethical at all times
- Practice Integrity, take responsibility and be accountable
- Be courageous physically and ethically.
- Commit to excellence, give 100% in everything you do.
- Be decisive
- Be honest
- Be responsive to constructive criticism
- Respect the training staff, the Dept. it's history, and the fire service.
Adaptability/Flexibility - ANSWERThe ability to adjust easily to a new environment or
different conditions. Also, as a firefighter, under stressful conditions
Alertness - ANSWERWatchful and ready to deal with all situations. Attentive; vigilant
and aware of your surroundings at all times.
Appearance - ANSWERPersonal neatness, cleanliness; appearance within the Dept.
Communication - ANSWEROral and written, with the ability to listen, comprehend
and perform as directed
Compliance to Rules and Regulations - ANSWERResponsiveness, adherence and
obedience to policies, and procedures, rules and regulations of the Dept. and the
Academy; ability to perform duties as directed.
Dependability - ANSWERThe extents to which you can be relied upon to complete
the assigned tasks, meet expectations, and exceed criteria standards.
Deportment - ANSWERDemeanor, carriage, bearing; ability to get along with people
and establish cooperative relationships.
Drill Tower 40 phone number - ANSWER(310) 548-2040
Harbor Recruit Training Academy - Drill Tower 40 Address - ANSWER330 Ferry St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
DT40 arrival time? - ANSWERno later than 0545 hrs
Injury/Illness procedures - ANSWER- All accidents, injuries, or illnesses shall be
immediately reported to the Drill Masters or one of the Training Officers. If unable to
report for training, the recruit shall telephonically notify a member of the training staff
between 0530 and 0600 hrs
*messages left of voicemail system DOES NOT constitute notification
- Minor Injuries- staff members render first aid, issue brought up chain of command,
RTO and RSS commander notified as soon as practical
- Serious Injuries- staff members render first aid, nearest EMS unit requested
through Metro Fire Communications, RSS and RTO notified immediately. Medical
Liaison Unit notified ASAP