Lafd Promotional Study

Front 1

The FD’s mission is to ____________ public safety through the delivery of fire and EMS and_____________ life and property through prevention and safety education.

Back 1

support; safeguarding

Front 2

GOAL
The LAFD recognizes the tremendous importance of community service with a goal committed to the strengthening and nurturing of strong ties with all segments of our City and is committed to emphasizing a "_______________" fire safety services delivery system.

Back 2

community oriented

Front 3

PURPOSE
The purpose of this guide is to provide a system that allows the DEPT to efficiently and effectively implement this goal through ____________ Programs and Positive____________ and PR Activities. A community oriented Fire Service will increase opportunities for interaction with the community we serve.

Back 3

Outreach; Community

Front 4

A project should be thoroughly discussed and planned before it is implemented. This should include the development of a specific_______ plan; involving________, __________considerations, and timetables.

Back 4

action; goals; fiscal

Front 5

With leadership, commitment, and training, it is realistic that the following goals can be reasonably achieved by each station within a 6-12 month period:
• Identification of a min of ____% of the major and visible businesses in the area.
• Implementation of a minimum of ____ community outreach activity at the fire station.

Back 5

20; 1

Front 6

The Community Liaison Team is a 3 tiered effort:
1) __________ involvement
2) __________ level coordination and control
3) __________ level guidance and support.
This effort is accomplished through the local Fire Company, a Batt Liaison Officer (one per platoon) and a Division Liaison Officer (one per Division).

Back 6

Company
Battalion
Division

Front 7

The Community Liaison Team will provide for a degree of control and guidance over the implementation of our new "________________" community and PR efforts.

Back 7

decentralized

Front 8

Each division will have a designated Liaison Officer (B/C). These B/C’s will be the coordination point for the Batt Liaison Officers (____________), regardless of platoon assignment, in their respective division.

Back 8

Captains

Front 9

Each Batt will have a designated Liaison Officer on each platoon. This member will act as the Batt Coordinator for Community and PR. It is intended for this officer to coordinate with Company Officers in meeting the particular Community and PR needs of each district and the Batt. The Lawn Officer will also function as an information "_________________” for information to and from the community.

Back 9

Control Point

Front 10

The Liaison Team is completed with members from the FPB and other DEPT resources. The FPB component will include an Inspector from whichever FPB Districts are affected in a Fire Stations District. Similarly, the EMS District Captain for that Batt will also be represented.

______________ approval is required for:
• Outside request for Ride Alongs. (Apparatus for Homecoming, Ride-On's, etc., Fire Chief approval not required)
• Commercial use of FS or apparatus use.
• Requests for the Fire Chief to appear in person (notify Captain in the Community Service Unit or CLO).

Back 10

Fire Chief

Front 11

_______________ or__________ approval is required for:
• Requests for companies to be placed out-of-service CAV when OCD is unable to approve.
• RA’s CAV at events. The responsible B/C and EMS District Captain shall also be notified by telephone.
NOTE: RA’s shall normally remain available during community events.

Back 11

BUR/COMM of BES; DDC

Front 12

B/C’s
• Process and personally contact the requester, acknowledging receipt of all requests that are forwarded to the Batt Office within ____________, of receipt of request, regardless of shift responsibility.

Back 12

24 hrs or ASAP

Front 13

• Each B/C on each platoon shall personally introduce themselves to their respective Council Field Deputies and maintain contact on a periodic basis in person or by telephone. Council Field Office representatives should be contacted______________.

Back 13

Quarterly

Front 14

MFC, B/C or Floor Captain approval is required for____ status.

Back 14

CAV

Front 15

All requests for Ride-Alongs must be made in writing to the

Back 15

Fire Chief

Front 16

Requests made from fire service professionals must be accompanied by an_______________ Letter with the reason for the Ride-Along from the requestor's Fire Chief In addition, the requester will need a release of liability from the DEPT/organization on the appropriate letterhead and with a responsible party's signature, before permission for a Ride-Along will be granted.

Back 16

Introductory

Front 17

• Ride-Along requests shall be made in writing, a min of___ days prior to the date of the desired visit. In the event circumstances do not permit the time frame to be met, a verbal request may be considered by the Fire Chief through the Community Liaison Office.

Back 17

14

Front 18

The Ride-Along will be a ___ time only, 2-day max. Extenuating circumstances requiring longer stays may be considered by the Fire Chief

Back 18

1

Front 19

LAFD_______________ Agreement must be filled out by S/C or C/O.

Back 19

Indemnity

Front 20

NON-FIRE SERVICE PROFESSIONALS:
No participation in emergency activities by visitors on a Ride-Along shall be permitted. Ride-Alongs shall be for observation purposes only and not to exceed ___
hrs.

Back 20

8

Front 21

CIVILIAN RIDE-ON:
All requests for rides on DEPT apparatus shall be approved by the affected ______.

Back 21

B/C

Front 22

Upon receiving notification of an upcoming community event, the ____________ shall:
• Verify the first-in district of the event.
• Identify the possible levels of FD commitment to the event.
• Determine the number of resources necessary to attend, i.e., number of companies, specialized staff members and/or chief officers.
• Check the Batt and FS calendar for conflicts in scheduling of resources.
• If the FS can handle the event, notify the B/C of the event (if needed), and coordinate event with the assistance of the Battalion Liaison Officer (if necessary). If the FS requires additional assistance, confer with the Battalion Liaison Officer.
• Contact the CLO or the Community Service Unit telephonically for requests that require the Fire Chief's attendance.
• Submit summary of event to the Battalion Liaison Officer.

Back 22

station commander

Front 23

Guests at the fire station for formal visitation which commences _______________prior to dinner.

Back 23

30 minutes