Position/Program Information
FIRE DEPARTMENT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
NON-COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
EXAM NUMBER
39302D
FILING PERIOD:
The application filing period will begin on June 4, 2025, at 8:00a.m. {PT} - Continuous.
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION
$36.03 per session.
A session is equivalent to 2 hours.
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, performs firefighting and rescue duties in all types of fires and other emergency situations, on an as needed basis.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class are temporary and receive training to respond to structure fires, wildland fires, traffic collisions, incident support, medical aids and other all-risk emergencies. Depending on the assignment, positions are supervised by either a Call Fire Fighter Supervisor or Fire Captain. Incumbents have the responsibility to respond to their assigned site or emergency scene on an as needed basis. These positions must respond immediately at any hour of the day or night, in any weather, to combat life or property threatening emergencies.
All positions in this class require the physical stamina to perform such strenuous activities as ascending or descending ladders while carrying victims or equipment in order to effect rescues, as well as the ability to manipulate equipment, such as fire hoses, power tools and hand tools. Incumbents must also be able to receive and follow orders from superiors, under stressful and noisy conditions; and be prepared and able to communicate with other fire fighters through verbal and non-verbal communication cues, such as radios and use of hand signals. Incumbents typically work under hazardous conditions and are exposed to fire, smoke, and other hazardous elements.
Essential Job Functions
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.
- Responds to fire and other emergency incident calls in a defined geographical area of the Los Angeles County Fire Department within a timeframe established by the Department.
- Drives and operates fire apparatus and equipment.
- Reads maps and communicates the location of fires to the appropriate authorities.
- Performs basic firefighting and lifesaving functions, including but not limited to, selecting hose and nozzle depending on the type of fire; creating openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance; and positioning and climbing ladders to gain access to the upper levels of buildings.
- Provides basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as needed.
- Assists in the evaluation of persons endangered by fire or disaster as needed.
Non-emergency Response Duties Include But Are Not Limited To:
- Participates in prescribed drills and training activities.
- Participates in educating the public on fire safety.
- Maintains station records.
- Performs assigned duties in maintaining facilities, buildings, quarters, apparatus, equipment, and hydrants.
- Reviews and inspects hazardous conditions within assigned jurisdiction.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school* (or its equivalent).
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of hiring.* *
A valid California Class C Driver License with Firefighter endorsement, tank endorsement, with no air brake or manual transmission restrictions is required within twelve months from the date of completing the training academy.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class IV – Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Incumbents must be willing and able to report to one of the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Call Fire Fighter Station communities within a timeframe established by the Department.
CERTIFICATION:
- California Title 22 First Aid certification from either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within six months of appointment.
- A valid Emergency Medical Technician certification may be substituted for the First Aid certification.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
- A copy of a high school diploma, its equivalent, or a higher degree from an accredited institution. Evidence of high school equivalent includes passing the GED, TASC, HISET, or CHSPE. Accredited high schools are those accredited by certifying organizations recognized by the United State Department of Education and include accredited public and non-public high schools in the United State and accredited United Stated Department of Defense high schools.
In order to receive credit for a high school diploma, its equivalent, or higher degree, you must include a legible copy of either the official diploma/degree, official transcript(s), or official letter from the accredited institution (which shows the date the diploma/degree was awarded) with the Registrar's signature and school seal. Failure to provide proof of education will result in application rejection.
Note: A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and therefore, will not be accepted and will result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
If you are unable to attach the required documents to your application, please email a copy to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing your application online and include your name, exam title, and exam number.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.(AICE).
- * Successful applicants as per class spec, driving is required must acquire and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.
If the applicant does not have a driving record from the State of California, the applicant may be required to provide their driving record from any other state/jurisdiction.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This opportunity is considered non-competitive, meaning you will only need to meet the requirements. If you do, we will put you on a list with everyone who qualifies and use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.
Additional Information
EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS:
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov
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Lili.Herrera@fire.lacounty.gov
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ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applicants will be placed on a list of eligible candidates without indication of relative standing in the examination. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veterans credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran's credit. The names of candidates who qualify will be placed on the eligible register for a period of
twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
BACKGROUND CHECK AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
Candidates who are given a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete a criminal background check, including a fingerprint scan, followed by a medical examination. A candidate with a conviction history that has a direct and adverse relationship with the duties of the
Call Fire Fighter, NC position may have his or her conditional offer of employment rescinded and be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04.
Successful completion of a medical examination and the ability to perform all essential functions of the Call Fire Fighter, NC classification are required. A candidate who does not successfully complete a medical examination or is unable to perform all of the essential functions of the Call Fire Fighter, NC may have their conditional offer of employment rescinded and be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The list of successful candidates created from this examination will be used to fill Call Fire Fighter vacancies within the Los Angeles County Fire Department as they occur.
Being placed on the eligible register does not guarantee an offer of employment.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any Shift- Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, faxed, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part time). Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING:
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SSN, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov
Analyst Contact Name: Lili Herrera
Analyst Contact Email: Lili.Herrera@fire.lacounty.gov
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/ .
Testing Accommodations For Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/ .
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov .
Veteran’s Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
