Volume 1 Administration Flashcards
MISSION STATEMENT
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.
The CORE VALUES
S- service
P- professionalism
I- integrity
R- respect
I- innovation
T- trust
OUR SERVICE STATEMENTS are aimed to what 4 things.
- To the residents
- To the fire department
- To each other
- To ourselves
What are the 4 goals?
- effectively administer and manage the resources of the Department
- minimizing the impact of disasters and “other” emergencies on life and property.
- Provide an effective Emergency Medical Services System.
- Provide an effective Fire Prevention and Public Safety System.
A civilian Board of Commissioners consisting of ___ members is “the head of the fire department”.
5
How long are the board of fire commissioners terms?
5 years
In regards to the board of fire commissioners, Their appointments, and removal, are made by who?
The mayor
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.
1 year
What rank does the chief of staff hold?
Assistant chief
Planning section commander holds what rank?
Battalion chief
How many public information officers are on call at all times?
One