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Veterans
Eligible veterans can use their VA education benefits during our academy programs, allowing them to earn while they train and make the most of the benefits they've earned through their service.
Specialty Teams
After probation period other ways to serve at LAFD can be sought and some teams are incentive-based which pays extra money per hour for maintaining additional training hours and duties. These duties are in addition to being a Firefighter II/EMT. Uniformed members are allowed to carry (2) incentives and may serve on other teams as a non-paid status. Other activities the department participates in are SCBA team, Bike team, combat challenge(s).
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Every firefighter at LAFD carries an Emergency Medical Services - EMT Certification and 80+% of what we do like any fire agency is related to a medical incident. LAFD may also sponsor members to obtain their Paramedic license. Often our EMTs/Paramedics transport patients from our hospital to Santa Fe (45 miles) and Albuquerque (90 miles) away.
EMT-ADVANCED INCENTIVE PAY: $1.50 / hour
EMT-PARAMEDIC INCENTIVE PAY: $3.75 / hour
Honor Guard
The LAFD Honor Guard Team is made up of approximately six-ten uniformed members who volunteer their time to represent the department for requests in times of bereavement, ceremony, special events.
Fire Inspector - Investigator
LAFD maintains and trains its own Fire Investigations and Inspections Team of 12 uniformed members to perform and support the work of the LAFD Fire Marshal's Office.
FIRE INSPECTOR-INVESTIGATOR INCENTIVE PAY: $1.50 / hour
Hazardous Materials (HazMat)
LAFD maintains a minimum of (7) Hazmat Technicians on each shift to provide an immediate response to LANL, County, and the region. Often for LANL incidents it is a joint response with the LANL Hazmat Team.
HAZMAT TECH INCENTIVE PAY: $1.50 / hour
Technical Rescue (TRT)
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Technical Rescue Team (TRT) covers a wide range of incidents such as high and low angle rope rescues, confined space, structural collapse and extrication. Each shift has a minimum of (7) TRT technicians on-duty.
TRT INCENTIVE PAY: $1.50 / hour
Wildland
The Wildland Team consists of a interested individuals that seeks training beyond the basics received in the Academy. (i.e. Engine Boss). This team is also available and red-card qualified to deploy to larger incidents in the New Mexico, and other states such as California as a task force as requested.
Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF)
The Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) is a specialized firefighting team that responds to emergencies at airports. Trained for aircraft and rescue operations, this dedicated team ensures the safety of passengers and crew. Equipped with advanced firefighting tools, they provide rapid assistance during critical incidents, minimizing risks and protecting lives in aviation environments.