The LAFD is Looking for Firefighters!

ANNUAL SALARY: $57,065  to $83,332

DUTIES:

As members of the Los Angeles Fire Department, a Firefighter’s duties include engaging directly in firefighting, emergency medical services requiring assignment to a rescue ambulance, mitigation of hazardous materials emergencies, fire prevention and rescue, and inspections of buildings and properties to ensure compliance with the fire codes. All
Firefighters are required to become Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and may be required to become Paramedics.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. PRELIMINARY BACKGROUND APPLICATION (PBA):

Complete a PBA on-line as part of the application process. The Certification Statement at the end of the PBA will help candidates determine if they have a realistic chance of success in the Firefighter application process. The PBA is part of the on-line City job application and can be previewed through the Supplemental Questions tab of the on-line City job bulletin.

2. AGE & EDUCATION: You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Graduation from a U.S. high school or equivalent, G.E.D. or equivalent from a U.S. institution, or a California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate is required.

WHERE TO APPLY:

City job applications and the Preliminary Background Application (PBA) WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON-LINE. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon.

On-line job bulletins are also available at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lacity/default.cfm for Open Competitive

Examinations. For those who may not have immediate access to a computer, computer access is available at local libraries and worksource centers. Candidates who have problems with the on-line application or need assistance applying on-line, may visit the Personnel Department Building, 700 E. Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012, or call the Public Safety Bureau at (213) 473-9060.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications will be accepted on-line only STARTING AT 8:00 A.M. on TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2013 UNTIL THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2013, AT 11:59 P.M.