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1/3 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU 1 1/3 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU 1/3-1.00 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU.01 OBJECTIVE AND ORGANIZATION This Bureau's primary objective is the saving of life and property. All...

1/3 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU 1 1/3 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU 1/3-1.00 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU.01 OBJECTIVE AND ORGANIZATION This Bureau's primary objective is the saving of life and property. All personnel normally engaged in firefighting, rescue, and EMS activities are assigned to the Bureau of Emergency Services. The majority of personnel are assigned to one of three platoons "A", "B", and "C". Each platoon is alternately on duty for 24-hour periods. For administrative purposes, the City is geographically divided into divisions. Each division is further divided into battalions, which are, comprised of a number of fire stations housing firefighting companies, ambulances, and specialized equipment. Companies, the basic firefighting and medical teams, are comprised of personnel, apparatus, and equipment suited for the tasks which they perform. -25. BUREAU COMMANDER.01 GENERAL The Deputy Chief assigned to this position reports directly to the Chief Deputy of Operations and maintains regular business hours..35 RESPONSIBILITY The primary responsibility of this assignment is to manage and administer the Bureau and includes: A. Responds to major emergencies. B. Commands an Incident Management Team. C. Interpretation and implementation of Department policy. D. Formulation and coordination of Bureau programs and policies. E. Conduct meetings with line officers for purposes of clarification of policy, problem solving, personnel assignments, operational changes, etc. F. Conduct field inspections of fire stations, apparatus and personnel. 1/3 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU 2 -30. ASSISTANT BUREAU COMMANDER - ASSISTANT CHIEF.01 GENERAL The Assistant Bureau Commander, assigned to the Bureau of Emergency Services, maintains regular business hours..35 RESPONSIBILITY The primary responsibility of this assignment is to serve as an executive assistant to the Bureau Commander, and includes: A. Serve as Acting Bureau Commander, assisting in the formulation of Bureau policies. B. Provide functional and line supervision for Bureau personnel and management of their support equipment and facilities. C. Conduct research and submit completed staff studies to the Bureau Commander and prepare reports for distribution to Bureau personnel. D. Act as liaison to the City’s Emergency Operations Organization and serve as principal member of the Emergency Management Committee. E. Coordinate and review the work of various Bureau Committees and project work groups. F. Respond to major emergencies and participate as an on-call member of an Incident Management Team. -35. SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION-ASSISTANT CHIEF.01 GENERAL The Assistant Bureau Commander, assigned to the Emergency Services Bureau, maintains regular business hours..35 RESPONSIBILITY The primary responsibility of this assignment is to serve as an executive assistant to the Bureau Commander, and includes: A. Serve as Acting Bureau Commander, assisting in the formulation of Bureau policies. B. Provide functional and line supervision for Bureau personnel and management of their support equipment and facilities. C. Conduct research and submit completed staff studies to the Bureau Commander and prepare reports for distribution to Bureau personnel. D. Supervise the Air Operations Commander, consulting on development, coordination and interpretation of policies and programs related to air operations. E. Supervise the Disaster Preparedness Section Commander. F. Supervise the Battalion Chief assigned as liaison to the Arson/Counter Terrorism Section G. Act as liaison to the California Office of Emergency Services representing our FEMA US&R Task Force. H. Act as liaison to the City’s Emergency Operations Organization and serve as principal member of the Emergency Management Committee. I. Coordinate and review the work of various Bureau Committees and project work groups. J. Respond to major emergencies and participate as an on-call member of an Incident Management Team. 1/3 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU 3 -36. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SECTION.01 GENERAL The Battalion Chief assigned as the Disaster Preparedness Commander reports to the Commander, Special Operations Division, and maintains regular business hours. Primary duties of the assignment include: A. Supervise and direct the activities of the Disaster Preparedness Officer, Urban Search and Rescue Unit, Community Emergency Response Team Unit, Disaster Awareness Training Unit and the Wildland Fuel Management Unit. B. Interface with members of the City’s Emergency Preparedness Department. C. Represent the Department relative to emergency preparedness at the local, State, and National Level. D. Oversee the Department’s Swift Water Rescue Program. E. Participate with representatives of the community involved in the Auxiliary Communications System (ACS) programs. F. Prepare reports, and make recommendations, relative to disaster mitigation, response, and recovery. G. Respond to major emergencies and participate as an on-call member of an Incident Management Team..20 URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE UNIT The Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Unit is assigned to the Disaster Preparedness Section. The Captain II assigned as the US&R Unit Commander maintains regular business hours. Primary duties of this assignment include: A. Plan, schedule, and direct US&R training activities. B. Respond to technical rescue incidents and serve as a Technical Specialist to the Incident Commander. C. Manage the LAFD and FEMA US&R Response Program. D. Represent the Department on a variety of committees relative to the continued development of the national US&R programs and standards. E. Supervise platoon duty members assigned to UR-88. F. Research and develop US&R training and performance standards. G. Apply for and manage Federal grant monies provided to support the FEMA US&R Task Force. H. Ensure the readiness of CA-TF1 for deployment at all times..25 MANAGEMENT ANALYST II A. Conducts research and fiscal analysis for preparation of staff reports. B. Prepares personnel services contracts. C. Coordinates the Administrative Operations annual budget..30 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS OFFICER The Disaster Preparedness Officer (DPO) is assigned to the Disaster Preparedness Section. The Captain II assigned as the DPO maintains regular business hours. Primary duties of this assignment include: A. Plan, schedule, and direct Disaster Preparedness activities. B. Supervise the Community Emergency Response Team Commander. C. Respond to major emergencies and participate as an on-call member of an Incident Management Team. D. Represent the Department at a variety of local, State, County, and Federal Government meetings regarding disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. 1/3 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU 4 E. Prepare annual LAFD and Emergency Operations Organization budgets to support disaster preparedness projects. F. Provide training to LAFD members relative to EOC operations. G. Develop and implement community outreach programs. H. Make public appearances to inform the public, news media, and governmental dignitaries about disaster preparedness programs..35 COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM UNIT The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Unit is assigned to the, Disaster Preparedness Section. The Captain I assigned as the CERT Unit Commander maintains regular business hours. Primary duties of this assignment include: A. Plan, schedule, and direct CERT activities. B. Supervise the training of CERT. C. Represent the Department at civic functions and meetings regarding homeland preparedness. D. Oversee the CERT Coordinator Program. E. Stay abreast of proposed homeland preparedness initiatives and legislation. F. Conducts grant research and writes grant proposals..36 DISASTER AWARENESS TRAINING UNIT The Disaster Area Coordinator (DAC) is assigned to the Disaster Preparedness Section. The Captain I assigned as the DAC Unit Commander maintains regular business hours. Primary duties of this assignment include: A. Plans, organizes, coordinates and is responsible for the disaster awareness training. B. Develops and maintains contacts with City Council offices and other civic organizations. C. Identifies and contacts departments of City government, business, industry, or any large facility operation. D. Plans, develops, delivers, and supervises the disaster awareness training program. E. Prepare annual LAFD and Emergency Operations Organization budgets to support disaster preparedness projects. F. Provide training to LAFD members relative to DAC operations. G. Develop and implement community outreach programs. H. Make public appearances to inform the public, news media, and governmental dignitaries about disaster awareness programs..37 WILDLAND FUEL MANAGEMENT UNIT The Captain II assigned to the WFMU runs the day to day operations of the Heavy Equipment Company and is responsible for, and oversees the following activities: A. Coordinates the training for the operators and swampers. B. Responds as a Dozer Boss and Dozer Strike Team Leader, and is the primary person who is responsible for overall safety at incidents when heavy equipment is being used both inside and outside the City. C. Coordinates the Emergency responses to all risk incidents, such as Brush Fires, Overhauls, Earthquakes, US&R Incidents, Floods and mudslides, and Haz Mat Spills. D. Coordinates the Towing of all apparatus, maintaining Fire Roads, maintaining Fire Breaks, hauling sand and sandbags, maintaining helispots, works with other City agencies to complete a variety of tasks, meets with other City agencies to pre-plan events for potential hazards within the City. 1/3 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU 5.38 FIREFIGHTER/HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A. Maintains records relating to construction, maintenance and training activities. B. Manages work projects and develops training programs for the Unit Commander. Schedules training on Dozers, Loaders, Transports, Dump Trucks, Motor Graders, Water Tenders, and Dozer Tenders. C. Off road driving training coordinator. D. Responds to Emergency incidents requiring the use and/or coordination of heavy equipment E. Responds to non-emergency incidents which include towing Apparatus, Fire road and fire break maintenance, maintaining helispots, and misc projects requiring the operation of heavy equipment..40 MANAGEMENT ANALYST II A. Conducts research and fiscal analysis for preparation of staff reports. B. Prepares personnel services contracts. C. Coordinates the Administrative Operations annual budget..60 SENIOR CLERK TYPIST A. Serves as the secretary to the Administrative Operations Chief Deputy. B. Performs clerical duties for the Administrative Operations Commander and coordinates Division and Section projects -37. AIR OPERATIONS.01 GENERAL The Battalion Chief assigned as Air Operations Commander, reports to the Special Operations Division Commander, and maintains regular business hours. Primary duties of the assignment include: A. Administrative command over all activities involving Air Operations: safety, training, facilities, equipment, maintenance, helitac, and budget. B. Informing the command of, and requiring compliance with, Department orders, directives, and policies. C. Representing the Department at meetings, on committees, or at community events on issues pertaining to air operations. D. Responding to emergencies and supervising air operations activities when requested. E. Coordinating the activities with other agencies located at the City Air Operations Facilities. F. Supervising the crash/rescue company assigned to Van Nuys Airport..20 CAPTAIN II The Captain II maintains regular business hours and is responsible for the following primary duties: A. Schedules and maintains records of aircraft operations. B. Liaisons and coordinates activities with other Department units and other City, County, State and Federal agencies relating to air operations activities. C. Responds to emergencies, functions as air recon, air operations director and/or air support supervisor. D. Prepares required budget requests. E. Assists in the evaluation and development of technologies and equipment related to air operations activities. F. Initiates and assigns special projects relating to the issues pertaining to air operations. 1/3 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU 6.25 CHIEF HELICOPTER PILOT V The Pilot V works regular business hours and responsible for the following primary duties: A. Oversight of flight operations, including monitoring the aeronautical proficiency of all Air Operations command pilots (PIC) and student pilots. B. Serves as the Air Operations Helicopter Pilot Training Officer. C. Evaluates current and proposed flight operations, aircraft, and flight missions to ensure an acceptable level of standardization is maintained. D. Coordinates activities of Lead Pilots (Pilot IV) relating to their duties in the areas of safety, maintenance, and facilities. E. When requested, responds to emergency air operations incidents. F. Certified to operate all L.A.F.D. helicopters..30 LEAD HELICOPTER PILOT IV Primary duties of the assignment include: A. Responsible for activities in one of the following areas: B. Safety Coordinator – duties include providing expertise on aviation safety matters, maintaining liaison with appropriate organizations, and gathering, researching and disseminating aviation safety material. C. Maintenance Coordinator – duties include tracking Air Operations flight hours, scheduling Air Operations fleet maintenance. D. Facilities Coordinator – duties include facilities safety inspections, tracking and ordering necessary supplies, and requesting facilities repairs. E. Certified to operate all LAFD helicopters..35 HELICOPTER PILOT Primary duties of the assignment include: A. Sole responsibility for the safe operation of a helicopter in flight. B. Performing operator’s maintenance of the helicopter and related equipment..40 FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDICS (AEROMEDICAL TECHNICIAN) Primary duties of the assignment include: A. Provides, directs, and/or oversees patient care at the scene of EMS incidents during Air Ambulance transportation. B. Performs helitac duties associated with response to medical care of patients and at other times when these skills are required. 1/3 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU 7.45 AIR OPERATIONS OBJECTIVES The functions of air operations may be classified into two basic categories: A. Emergency Operations: 1. Providing tactical observation facilities, using video downlink, and forward-looking infrared devices. 2. Transporting personnel and equipment, laying hose lines over steep and rough terrain. 3. Making water drops during firefighting operations at brush and grass fires. 4. Performing search and rescue operations, transporting injured persons, and serving isolated personnel during emergencies. B. Non-emergency operations: 1. Fire prevention and pre-fire planning flights. 2. High hazard fire patrol. 3. Aerial observation, photography, and mapping surveys. 4. Transporting City officials and providing helicopter service for other City Departments. -38. ARSON/COUNTER TERRORISM SECTION.01 GENERAL The Arson/Counter-Terrorism Section (ACTS) is assigned to the Special Operations Section. The Battalion Chief assigned as the ACTS commander maintains regular business hours. Primary duties of this assignment include: 1. Responsible for the overall supervision and command of ACTS. 2. Evaluates data on the number of investigative cases assigned: arrests made, and convictions to determine the successes and effectiveness on the investigatory process. 3. Monitors investigator case load and, when necessary, assigns cases and reviews case reports for accuracy or additional avenues of investigation. 4. Identifies and coordinates training programs for Section personnel. 5. Develops, coordinates, and manages special programs and task forces. 6. Represents the Department at meetings with outside agencies, other governmental offices, as well as the public on arson-related issues..10 ACTS CAPTAINS Two Captains serve as administrative assistants to the Section Commander. It is their primary duty to: 1. Aid in planning, directing, and coordinating training programs for the Section. 2. Assume duties relative to subpoena research, time keeping, complaints, and public inquiries. 3. Coordinate Section and Department activities with related agencies. 4. Review incoming information and investigators’ reports for further action and establish priorities. 5. Investigate fires and testify in court. 1/3 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU 8.20 SENIOR INVESTIGATOR / CASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR The primary duties of the Senior Investigator/Case Management Coordinator are the same as the investigators, including the following: 1. Assignment of investigations. 2. Evaluation of the progress and direction, and if necessary, guidance to the Investigator on all aspects of the case. 3. Review of investigations, to include recommending conclusion or additional work on the case..30 INVESTIGATORS The primary duties of the personnel assigned as investigators are defined as follows: 1. Investigate fire scenes to determine origin and cause. Includes the documentation of the scene through photographs, diagrams, evidence collection, and other investigative techniques. 2. Interrogate and/or interview suspects and witnesses in relation to fire incidents, apprehend persons responsible for criminal fires, prepare investigation reports and search warrants, and file criminal complaints with District Attorney’s Office or the City Attorney’s Office. 3. Assist prosecutors in preparing court cases, testify as an expert witness pertaining to fire origin and cause, and provide liaison with other departments, agencies and organizations. 4. Counsel and advise juveniles and parents in relation to youth fire setting, 5. Assist Incident Commanders with fire origin and cause determination at fire scenes or through training. -43. EMERGENCY SERVICES LIAISON OFFICER.01 GENERAL A Captain II serves as an administrative assistant to the Bureau Commander to help coordinate the activities performed by the Bureau. The Liaison Officer maintains regular business hours..35 RESPONSIBILITIES The duties of the Liaison Officer include: A. Assist in planning and coordinating Bureau programs. B. Facilitate communications throughout the Bureau. C. Respond to major emergencies and participate as an on-call member of an Incident Management Team. D. Carry out routine and special assignments as directed by the Bureau Commander. E. Facilitate personnel transfers. F. Conduct research and submit complex staff studies to the Bureau Commander and Assistant Bureau Commander 1/3 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU 9 -46. EMS LIAISON OFFICER.01 GENERAL A Paramedic Captain II serves as an administrative assistant to the Bureau Commander to help coordinate the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) activities of the Bureau. The EMS Liaison Officer maintains regular business hours..35 RESPONSIBILITIES The duties of the EMS Liaison Officer include: A. Assist in planning and coordinating Bureau programs. B. Facilitate communications throughout the Bureau. C. Coordinate the Paramedic Field Internship Program. D. Facilitate personnel transfers. E. Respond to major emergencies and participate as an on-call member of an Incident Management Team..50 EMS DIVISION CAPTAINS The primary duties of the Paramedic Captains assigned to the EMS Division Office include: A. Assisting the EMS Division Chief with planning and coordinating the Department’s EMS program. B. Responding to major emergencies and participating as an on-call member of an Incident Management Team. C. Conducting research and developing staff reports for EMS related projects. D. Researching new EMS equipment and tools for use by EMS resources in the field and coordinating the field evaluation process. E. Developing and updating EMS procedures and Departmental Bulletins regarding EMS operations and deployment. F. Participating in the planning, coordinating, and scheduling of training for the platoon-duty EMS Captains. G. Tracking, analyzing and advising the Division Commander on federal, state and local EMS legislation. H. Representing the Department on State and local EMS committees and workgroup meetings. I. Attending EMS conferences, conventions, seminars, and other educational meetings. J. Carrying out routine and special assignments as directed by the EMS Division Commander and/or Paramedic Coordinator. K. Representing the Emergency Services Bureau of the Emergency Medical Dispatch Workgroup. -50. DIVISION COMMANDER.01 GENERAL Assistant Chiefs assigned as Division Commanders maintain platoon duty hours..35 RESPONSIBILITY The primary responsibility of this assignment is to manage and administer the affairs of the Division on a given platoon, supervise and direct Battalion Commanders, and includes: A. Responding to emergencies as dispatched and assuming command on scene as the first Assistant Chief until relieved. B. Implementation of Bureau programs and policies. 1/3 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU 10 C. Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of companies within their commands. E. Evaluating alarm assignments and hydrant distribution. F. Managing fire prevention and prefire planning inspections on assigned platoon to assure enforcement of the Fire Code. G. Supervising community and public relations activities. H. Supervising the EMS District Captains within their Division. -60. BATTALION COMMANDER.01 GENERAL Battalion Chiefs assigned as Battalion Commanders maintain platoon duty hours..50 RESPONSIBILITY The primary responsibility of this assignment is to manage and administer the affairs of the Battalion on a given platoon, which includes supervision and direction of the Station Commanders and the following: A. Responding to emergencies as dispatched, and when arriving as the first Chief Officer on scene, assumes command until relieved. B. Assuring that Station Commanders develop and maintain a high level of discipline and performance. C. Conducting pre-fire planning inspections of occupancies in the battalion district; supervising the fire station fire prevention program. D. Familiarity with the battalion district regarding the location of hydrants, mains, reservoirs, streets, etc. E. Initiating and participating in meetings with civic and business organizations, and otherwise actively promoting good public and community relations. F. Evaluating and recommending emergency procedures for specialized fire problems in the Battalion. G. Coordinating the Physical Fitness Program in the Battalion. -70. EMS DISTRICT CAPTAIN.01 GENERAL The EMS District Captains are assigned to Division Commanders within the Emergency Services Bureau. The Captains are licensed paramedics assigned to EMS Districts and maintain platoon-duty hours..50 RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of this assignment is to assist the Division and Battalion Commanders manage EMS activities and to supervise emergency medical operations. Other responsibilities include: A. Respond to emergencies as dispatched to provide medical supervision. B. Identify training needs, develop training programs, and provide in-service training for all field personnel in EMS procedures. C. Assist the Battalion Commanders with inspections of EMS apparatus, EMS equipment and supplies to ensure compliance with Department, County, State and Federal regulations. D. Evaluate the performance of personnel in administering EMS to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures and standards of performance. E. Maintain liaison with hospital Medical Directors, Emergency Department Managers and Pre-hospital Care Coordinators. 1/3 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU 11 F. As directed, respond to hospitals to ensure proper medical care and attention is provided when Department members are injured. Complete the necessary investigations. -80. STATION PERSONNEL.01 GENERAL Personnel assigned to fire stations have varied class and pay grade titles. Other titles may be required for command functions. One person may have more than one command title..10 TASK FORCE COMMANDER - CAPTAIN II Primary duties include: A. Commanding a Task Force Station. B. The first arriving Task Force Commander at an emergency will assume command from officers of lower rank until properly relieved..15 STATION COMMANDER A Captain II, or a Captain I is assigned as a Station Commander. The Station Commander is in charge of a fire station, assigned personnel and apparatus. The primary duties and responsibilities include: A. Responding with the station complement and directing their activities at emergencies. When first on scene, is responsible for all phases of command until properly relieved. B. Assigning all station personnel to the companies within the station in accordance with Department policy. C. Maintenance of the station and assigned equipment and apparatus. D. Planning, scheduling, and directing station fire prevention, pre-fire planning, public and community relations. E. Training and informing personnel within the command to assure effective operations; and requiring compliance with Department orders, directives and policies. F. Maintaining records and forwarding necessary reports..17 COMPANY COMMANDER A Captain II, or a Captain I is assigned as a Company Commander. Primary duties include: A. Responding with a company and directing its activities at emergencies. When first on scene, the Company Commander is responsible for all phases of command until properly relieved. B. Assisting the Station Commander in routine duties and responsibilities. C. Taking command of the station complement at emergencies, as directed..20 ENGINEER Primary duties include: A. Driving apparatus and operating large capacity pumps in firefighting operations; if apparatus is not used, assisting in other fire fighting duties; operating propulsion engines and pumps of major fire boats. B. Preventive maintenance on apparatus and equipment; fire prevention activities; instructing station members in hydraulics, theory and operation of apparatus. 1/3 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU 12.30 APPARATUS OPERATOR Primary duties include: A. Driving and maintaining assigned apparatus; operating aerial ladders and small capacity pumps; if apparatus is not used, assisting in other fire fighting duties. B. Preventive maintenance on apparatus and equipment; instructing other members in the theory and operation of apparatus; fire prevention activities; assisting in maintenance of quarters and equipment..40 FIREBOAT PILOT Subordinate to a Captain, primary duties include: A. Being responsible for the safe navigation of a large fireboat; assisting in fire fighting when not involved in boat operations. B. Assisting in maintenance of the fireboat and equipment; participating in fire prevention activities in the Harbor area..50 FIREBOAT MATE Subordinate to a Captain, primary duties include: A. Operating smaller fire boats and assisting or relieving Fireboat Pilots in the operation of a larger fire boat; when not involved in boat operations, assists in firefighting. B. Supervising the maintenance and conducting training in the operation of a fireboat; instructing and directing crew members in deck duties required for fire operations and mooring of the boat; participating in fire prevention activities. C. When assigned to certain smaller fire boats, is responsible for command, supervision, administration, training, fire prevention, and pre-fire planning activities of the company and its personnel..60 FIREFIGHTER Primary duties include: A. Engaging directly in firefighting and rescue activities under the direction of the Station Commander. B. Performing non-emergency activities including maintenance of quarters and equipment, training programs, fire prevention duties and public relations activities. C. Responding with and/or driving a Rescue Ambulance and administering appropriate pre-hospital patient care..70 FIREFIGHTER/ PARAMEDIC Primary duties include: A. Providing, directing, and/or overseeing patient care at Emergency Medical Service incidents. B. Driving and maintaining assigned apparatus, instructing other members in EMT procedures, assisting in the maintenance of quarters and equipment. C. Maintaining and forwarding appropriate EMS incident reports. D. Evaluating and training paramedic interns. E. Assisting at fires and other emergencies as directed by the Incident Commander and consistent with their certifications. Article Sources and Contributors 13 Article Sources and Contributors 1/3 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU Source: http://lafd.info/index.php?oldid=10616 Contributors: RBARNA Image Sources, Licenses and Contributors Image:esb_Chart3.png Source: http://lafd.info/index.php?title=File:Esb_Chart3.png License: unknown Contributors: RBARNA