- Automated Vehicle Location technology implemented
- Increased resource availability by providing transport to alternative patient destinations
- Fast Response Vehicles (FRV)
- Sobriety Emergency Response Unit (SOBER)
- Alternate Destination Unit (ADRU)
- Mental Health Therapeutic Vans (TV)
- Increased Paramedic Assessment resources
- Implemented EMS Telemedicine Program
- Initiated resource deployment analysis to be completed in June, 2022
- Expanded Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) Program
GOAL 2: EMBRACE A HEALTHY, SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Provided funding for and completed an organizational study which will lead to the implementation of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Bureau
- Developed and staffed the Injury Prevention Unit
- Partnered with the USC Keck School of Medicine for skin cancer screening program
- Created and implemented a program for reducing occupational exposure to fire ground contaminants
- Developed a Behavioral Health Program strategic plan to address mental health needs and provide applicable training
- Instituted a baseline functional movement evaluation prior to entering and throughout the Recruit Training Academy to ensure physical fitness standards are maintained
GOAL 3: IMPLEMENT & CAPITALIZE ON ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
- Developed and deploy enhancements to CAD and field resource systems
- Replaced aging portable radio inventory with modern, multi-band radios
- Developed and implemented Drone Program
- Integrated the RS3 firefighting robot into Department’s equipment fleet
- Purchased the first electric fire engine in North America, scheduled to be delivered in May, 2022
GOAL 4: ENHANCE LAFD SUSTAINABILITY & COMMUNITY RESILIENCY
- Installed additional public access AEDs and bleeding control kits throughout the City
- Worked with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in response and recovery capabilities within the 4 Bureaus
- Enhanced evacuation notification procedures for vulnerable populations
- Accepted applications for firefighters and re-opened hiring process in spring 2020 & 2022
GOAL 5: INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Established a Professional Development Center for education and training opportunities
- Expanded EMS training and education opportunities
- Developed Incident Management Team Type III CICCS Qualification
- Developed consistent, scenario based Command and Control Training to improve emergency operations skill level
- Aligned Drill Tower Academy with State Firefighter I Certification