LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Los Angeles Fire Department preserves life and property, promotes public safety and fosters economic growth through a commitment to prevention, preparedness, response and recovery as an all risk life safety response provider. The Los Angeles Fire Department will protect the residents by being metric driven, technologically sophisticated and community focused while reflecting the people we serve. The Department will focus its efforts on responding rapidly to emergencies, providing appropriate intervention and community education.
Service Statements
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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.
LAFD Core Values
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Service - Dedication to our Community
Professionalism - Honoring the Firefighter Oath
Integrity - Upholding moral and ethical conduct at all times
Respect - Embracing diversity and recognizing individual worth
Innovation - Taking creative risks to adapt and improve
Trust - Reliance on the integrity, strength and ability of our members