FIREFIGHTER SELECTION PROCESS FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT SECTION

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1 FIREFIGHTER SELECTION PROCESS FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT SECTION

2 FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT SECTION

3 RECRUITMENT GOALS Improve efforts to recruit a workforce reflective of the City s population Recruit, develop and retain a professional and diverse Workforce

4 FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT SECTION (FRS) STAFF Battalion Chief Alicia Welch Captain II Tamara Chick 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) Joinlafd.org

5 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

6 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

7 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

8 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

9 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

10 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

11 NEW HIRING PROCESS The Firefighter Candidate Assessment (FCA) is an open enrollment examination that candidates can schedule and test for at PSI test centers - 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: and

12 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

13 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

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