DB 19-03 Cadet Program

Question 1

Goal four of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Strategic Plan is to “____.”

Answer 1

“Enhance LAFD Sustainability and Community Resiliency.”

Question 2

One strategy identified to achieve this is to “_____.”

Answer 2

“Enhance LAFD Youth Programs to ensure consistency and access for all youth.”

Question 3

How many youth program does the LAFD have?

Answer 3

4

Question 4

The LAFD currently has four youth programs supported by the ___

Answer 4

Firefighter Recruitment Section

Question 5

The Cadet Program was formerly referred to as the ___.

Answer 5

Explorer Program

Question 6

The Cadet Program serves as the ___ level of these programs.

Answer 6

highest

Question 7

Some of the Cadet Program goals are as follows:

Introduce young men and women, ages __ through __, to the fire service as a potential career choice

Answer 7

14 through 21

-potential career choice

Question 8

Over the past two years, the FRS, in collaboration with several subject matter experts, has been working to update, standardize, and redesign the LAFD Cadet Program. The result of this project was a more consistent training and development of performance standards to measure each Cadet ___.

Answer 8

equally

Question 9

Some of the Cadet Program goals are as follows:

Reflect the ___ of Los Angeles by recruiting youth within the geographic boundaries of the City

Answer 9

diversity

Question 10

Some of the Cadet Program goals are as follows:
Provide youth with life ___ and ___ development to prepare them to be successful and productive citizens with access to LAFD members as positive role models

Answer 10

skills and character

Question 11

Some of the Cadet Program goals are as follows:

Create accountability with a ___

Answer 11

metric-based system

Question 12

Some of the Cadet Program goals are as follows:

Improve Department ___ relations efforts by providing a successful youth development program

Answer 12

community relations

- by providing a successful youth development program

Question 13

Some of the Cadet Program goals are as follows:

Provide opportunities for youth to serve their communities through ___ service with the LAFD

Answer 13

volunteer

Question 14

Cadet Admission and Orientation:

Youth that are interested in joining the Cadet Program will be required to sign up at joinlafd.org under the ”___” tab.

Answer 14

”Youth Programs”

Question 15

Cadet Admission and Orientation:
Candidates on the list will be invited to the upcoming Cadet Orientation which will rotate through the four Bureaus. ___ orientation per Bureau, per year.

Answer 15

One orientation per Bureau, per year.

Question 16

Cadet Admission and Orientation:

Cadet candidates will be given an overview of the program, ___, ___, ___, and __ and __ orientation.

Answer 16

1) LAFD rules and regulations
2) fire station etiquette
3) physical fitness
4) Engine and Truck

Question 17

Cadet Admission and Orientation:
Additionally, the Cadet candidates (and their legal guardians, if under age) will be required to sign ___ waivers, medical forms, and a code of conduct

Answer 17

liability

Question 18

Cadet Admission and Orientation:
Upon completion of the orientation and required documentation, the Cadet trainee will be placed into a ___ as close to their residence as possible.

Answer 18

Cadet Post

-as close to their residence as possible.

Question 19

Cadet Levels:
The Cadet Training Program consists of ___ levels of certification which will encompass progressive classroom, physical fitness, and manipulative skills training.

Answer 19

four

Question 20

Cadet Levels:

The status that a Cadet has achieved will be identified by a ___ patch under the Cadet patch on the uniform shirt.

Answer 20

rocker patch

-under the Cadet patch

Question 21

Cadet Levels:

Level I - ___

Answer 21

Cadet Trainee

Question 22

Cadet Levels:

Level II - ___-Along Certified

Answer 22

Engine Ride-Along Certified

Question 23

Cadet Levels:

Level III - ___-Along Certified

Answer 23

Truck Ride-Along Certified

Question 24

Cadet Levels:

Level IV - Cadet Academy ___

Answer 24

Cadet Academy Graduate

Question 25

Task Book:

Each Cadet will be given a task book upon completion of the ___.

Answer 25

orientation

Question 26

Task Book:

There are ___ stages of training in each of the levels

Answer 26

three

Question 27

Task Book:

The three stages of training are?

Answer 27

1) Beginning
2) Intermediate
3) Advanced

Question 28

Task Book:

Cadets will be required to complete all stages prior to their ___.

Answer 28

certification of that level.

Question 29

Cadet Post Meetings:

Cadet Post meetings are scheduled by ___.

Answer 29

Cadet Post Advisors

Question 30

Cadet Post Meetings:

Normally be held ___ or ___, dependent on the Advisor’s schedule.

Answer 30

weekly or bi-monthly

Question 31

Cadet Post Meetings:

Meetings may be held on ___ or ___.

Answer 31

weekdays or weekends

Question 32

Cadet Post Locations:

Currently there are __ active Cadet Posts throughout the City with several additional posts planned for the future.

Answer 32

12

Question 33

What Post are in Operations Valley Bureau?

Answer 33

1) Post 81
2) Post 87
3) Post 89/78
4) Post 106

Question 34

What Post are in Operations South Bureau?

Answer 34

1) Post 33
2) Post 38
3) Post 64
4) Post 94

Question 35

What Post are in Operations West Bureau?

Answer 35

1) Post 27

2) Post 63

Question 36

What Post are in Operations Central Bureau?

Answer 36

1) Post 2

2) Post 12

Question 37

Cadet Bureau Training:

Cadet Bureau Training will occur ___, rotating through each Bureau.

Answer 37

monthly

Question 38

Cadet Bureau Training:

This training will also help promote ___ and ___ between the various Cadet Posts.

Answer 38

cohesiveness and friendly competition

Question 39

Critical Incident Application/Enterprise Record System:
A Cadet Intake Form (application) will be filled out by each Cadet upon completion of orientation and placement into a Cadet Post. This information will then be entered into the Department’s Enterprise Record System allowing Post Advisors/Officers access to Cadet emergency ___ and ___ information.

Answer 39

emergency contact and medical information.

Question 40

Critical Incident Application/Enterprise Record System:

The application also allows members to view the Cadet’s certification __ and confirm ___ in the Program.

Answer 40

1) level

2) status

Question 41

Cadet uniforms will consist of:

Answer 41

1) Navy blue t-shirt
2) Light blue Dickies short sleeve button down shirt
3) Cadet Patch worn on left shoulder sleeve
4) Rocker Patch identifying Cadet level
5) Navy blue Dickies #874 work pant
6) Black boots

Question 42

Partnerships:
The Department has partnered with ___ in order to provide consistent training and certifications for Cadets as well as Cadet Post Advisors.

Answer 42

Learning for Life

formerly the Boy Scouts of America

Question 43

Partnerships:

Learning for Life also offers medical and accident insurance for the Cadets in the event of an ___.

Answer 43

emergency

Question 44

Questions regarding this Departmental Bulletin, including opening a new Cadet post, shall be directed to the ___ at (213) 893-9899.

Answer 44

Firefighter Recruitment Section