LAFD Organization

Question 1

What makes up the Board of Fire Commissioners?

Answer 1

5 Civilian Members
- Appointed by the Mayor
- Serve 5-year terms
- President/VP elected by the Board & serve for 1-year

Question 2

What is the LAFD command structure from top to bottom?

Answer 2

1. Board of Fire Commissioners (5)
2. Fire Chief
3. Chief Deputy (2)
4. Deputy Chiefs (Bureau Cmdr.)
5. Battalion Chiefs
6. Company Commanders (Captain II/I)
7. Rated Members (Engineers/AOs)
8. Firefighters

Question 3

What are the two major objectives of the LAFD?

Answer 3

1. To control/extinguish fires, prevent them, and enforce laws preventing them
2. Provide BLS/ALS and transport to medical facilities

Question 4

Role of the Board of Fire Commissioners?

Answer 4

• Supervise, control & regulate the Department
• Make/enforce rules
• Hold a public meeting twice monthly

Question 5

Role of the Fire Chief?

Answer 5

• Appoint, discharge, suspend, transfer or issue instructions to members
• Expend department funds
• Make budget recommendations
• Make monthly written report to the Board

Question 6

Role of the Chief Deputy?

Answer 6

• Direct the functions of the department (Emergency Ops or Admin Ops)
• Represent the Chief at agency meetings
• Serve as IC for major emergencies

Question 7

Role of the Deputy Chief?

Answer 7

• Serve as Bureau Commander
• Respond to major emergencies
• Hold meetings with line officers
• Inspect fire stations, apparatus & personnel

Question 8

Role of the Battalion Chief?

Answer 8

• Manage the battalion on a given platoon
• Supervise station commanders
• Respond to emergencies & serve as IC
• Conduct pre-fire inspections

Question 9

Role of the Captain II?

Answer 9

• Task Force Station Commander
• IC on incidents until properly relieved

Question 10

Role of the Captain I?

Answer 10

• Engine-only Station Commander
• IC on incidents until properly relieved

Question 11

Role of the Engineer?

Answer 11

• Drive, pump, and maintain Engine apparatus
• Instruct members in hydraulics, theory and engine ops

Question 12

Role of the Apparatus Operator (AO)?

Answer 12

• Drive and maintain Truck apparatus
• Operate aerial ladders
• Instruct members in theory and truck ops

Question 13

Role of the Firefighter?

Answer 13

• Engage directly in firefighting & rescue
• Maintain quarters & equipment
• Participate in training & prevention
• Drive & respond with Rescue Ambulance, administer care

Question 14

What consists of the Arson Counter Terrorism Section (ACTS)?

Answer 14

1. Battalion Chief
2. Captain II
3. Captain I
4. 19 Investigators

Question 15

What 3 bureaus fall under Admin Ops?

Answer 15

Fire Prevention, Training & Support, Admin Services

Question 16

Who is the Deputy Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau?

Answer 16

Fire Marshall

Question 17

Role of Metropolitan Fire Communications (MFC/Metro)?

Answer 17

Dispatching 911 and non-emergency calls.

• Captain: Supervise/train dispatchers
• Firefighter Dispatcher: Dispatch, maintain status of all apparatus