Volume 1 Administration

Question 1

MISSION STATEMENT

Answer 1

It is the mission of the Los Angeles Fire Department to preserve life and property, promote public safety, and foster economic growth through leadership, management and actions, as an all-risk life safety response provider.

Question 2

The CORE VALUES

Answer 2

S- service

P- professionalism

I- integrity

R- respect

I- innovation

T- trust

Question 3

OUR SERVICE STATEMENTS are aimed to what 4 things.

Answer 3

1. To the residents
2. To the fire department
3. To each other
4. To ourselves

Question 4

What are the 4 goals?

Answer 4

1. effectively administer and manage the resources of the Department
2. minimizing the impact of disasters and “other” emergencies on life and property.
3. Provide an effective Emergency Medical Services System.
4. Provide an effective Fire Prevention and Public Safety System.

Question 5

A civilian Board of Commissioners consisting of ___ members is “the head of the fire department”.

Answer 5

5

Question 6

How long are the board of fire commissioners terms?

Answer 6

5 years

Question 7

In regards to the board of fire commissioners, Their appointments, and removal, are made by who?

Answer 7

The mayor

Question 8

A President and Vice-President of the Board of fire commissioners are elected for ___ year terms by the Board members during the last scheduled Fire Commission meeting in July.

Answer 8

1 year

Question 9

What rank does the chief of staff hold?

Answer 9

Assistant chief

Question 10

Planning section commander holds what rank?

Answer 10

Battalion chief

Question 11

How many public information officers are on call at all times?

Answer 11

One