DB 20-13 - Mental Health On-Call Guidelines

Question 1

The LAFD’s two Department Psychologists and UFLAC’s Mental Health Clinicians rotate the oncall responsibilities on a monthly basis.

________ maintains the on-call clinicians’ roster.

Answer 1

Metro Fire Communication (MFC)

Question 2

If the need for the dispatch of the on-call mental health clinician is identified, who shall you contact?

Answer 2

MFC Floor Captain or MFC Battalion Chief by PHONE CALL

(MFC will then contact the clinician and possibly peer support)

Question 3

On-Call Mental Health Clinician

If you are unsure when to request an on-call clinician, the following examples represent a non-comprehensive list of events that warrant on-call services:

Answer 3

1. Line of duty deaths.
2. Line of duty injuries.
3. Death by suicide of a firefighter, active or retired.
4. Close call involving a firefighter.
5. Traffic accident involving a firefighter with/without injuries or death of either the firefighter or a community member.
6. Suicidal ideation (suicide thoughts).
7. Homicidal thoughts.
8. Altered mental status/psychotic break.
9. Emotionally Impactful event experienced on the job (e.g., death of a child, response to a suicide call, etc.).