ABOUT
The Los Angeles Fire Department is overseen by a five-person civilian board appointed by the Mayor and affirmed by the City Council. Pursuant to the City Charter, this diverse and qualified group establishes goals and provides direction to the Department through Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva.
The Fire Commission generally holds its public meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 AM in Room 1820 of City Hall East. Commissioners encourage you to review their reports and view recordings of their recent meetings.
City Hall East is served by local public transit, with public parking available on a pay-per-use basis at the adjacent Los Angeles Mall.
NOTE: All persons entering City Hall East may be required to provide photo identification and are subject to a security screening.
The Fire Commission strives to assist all meeting attendees, including those with special needs. Assistive listening devices, sign language interpretation, auxiliary aids and translation services may be provided with at least 72 hours advance notice. Please contact the Fire Commission Staff for details.
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As adopted by the Los Angeles Fire Commission:
LAFD Mission
To preserve life, protect property, and safeguard communities through relentless commitment to emergency preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery.
LAFD Vision
The LAFD will be the premier, all-risk public safety and emergency service provider that exceeds the expectations of the diverse communities we serve.
LAFD Core Values
Service – Prioritizing our citizens, residents and communities
Character – Aligning personal values with organizational values
Competency – Committing to the continual pursuit of performance excellence.
Contribution – Immersing ourselves in the advancement of our services and standards
Collaboration – embracing the widespread value of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Safety – Always-in every operation; at every incident
Knowledge – Informed, experienced leaders with qualification, certifications and formal education
Competency – Committing to the continual pursuit of performance excellence.
Contribution – Immersing ourselves in the advancement of our services and standards
Collaboration – embracing the widespread value of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Safety – Always-in every operation; at every incident
Knowledge – Informed, experienced leaders with qualification, certifications and formal education
Our Department Focus
The Department will focus its efforts on responding rapidly to emergencies, providing appropriate intervention and community education.
Service Statements
To Residents: We owe the residents of Los Angeles the highest quality of service possible, characterized by responsiveness, integrity and professionalism. We will continually strive for quality improvement.
To Fire Department: We owe the Los Angeles Fire Department our full commitment and dedication. We will always look beyond the traditional scope of our individual positions to promote teamwork and organizational effectiveness.
To Each Other: We owe each other a working environment characterized by trust and respect for the individual, fostering open and honest communication at all levels.
To Ourselves: We owe ourselves personal and professional growth. We will seek new knowledge and greater challenges, and strive to remain at the leading edge of our profession.
Our Goals
GOAL 1: Deliver exceptional public safety and emergency service
GOAL 2: Promote a safe, healthy, and progressive work environment that effectively manages personal and organizational risk
GOAL 3: Commit to an organizational culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion
GOAL 4: Improve collaboration, participative leadership, and responsible performance management
GOAL 5: Foster personal growth, professional development, and organizational succession
GOAL 6: Explore, implement, and integrate technological innovations and advancements
GOAL 7: Enhance community resilience, disaster recovery capabilities, and environmental sustainability
GOAL 2: Promote a safe, healthy, and progressive work environment that effectively manages personal and organizational risk
GOAL 3: Commit to an organizational culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion
GOAL 4: Improve collaboration, participative leadership, and responsible performance management
GOAL 5: Foster personal growth, professional development, and organizational succession
GOAL 6: Explore, implement, and integrate technological innovations and advancements
GOAL 7: Enhance community resilience, disaster recovery capabilities, and environmental sustainability