Valley Bureau Commander

Deputy Chief Jaime E. Moore

Deputy Chief Jaime E. Moore is the Commander of Operations Valley Bureau. He was
born in Delhi, Louisiana, and outside of that first week, he has spent his entire life in
Southern California. Raised in the Venice / Mar Vista area of Los Angeles in a Mexican
/ American household, his mother immigrated from Guadalajara, Mexico; Chief Moore
was raised speaking English and Spanish. He is very proud of his Hispanic heritage and
the diverse perspectives it has provided him. Chief Moore graduated from Santa Monica
High School, earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of California
at Los Angeles (UCLA), earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration and
Emergency Management from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), has
earned the prestigious Executive Fire Officer Certification from the National Fire
Academy, and is currently attending Cornell University where he is studying Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion with an emphasis on Human Resources.

Chief Moore is a progressive fire service leader who advocates education, the importance
of knowing your job, and promotes empathy towards others and kindness to all. Chief
Moore joined the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) in May 1995 and has been
assigned to all four Geographic Bureaus of the City. He was promoted to Captain in
2003, Captain II in 2008 and is recognized by many due to his time as a Public
Information Officer for the LAFD and various Incident Management Teams across the
State of California. Chief Moore continues to advocate the importance of having a
resilient community, strives to keep our communities well-informed, and educates others
to build a more resilient community.

Chief Moore was promoted to Battalion Chief in 2014 and was assigned to the Pico /
Union district, one of the most densely populated areas of the City. Chief Moore served
as the Commander of the Department’s FireStatLA Section, overseeing the performance
management of the LAFD. As the Commander of the FireStat Section, Chief Moore
worked to establish a foundation of performance management, and he continues to strive
towards improving the Department’s effectiveness and efficiency as he advocates the
importance of Performance Leadership, Measurement, and Management.

Chief Moore is a California State Certified Fire Prevention Officer, Hazardous Materials
Technician, Strike Team Leader, Public Information Officer, and he served on the
Department’s Field Incident Management Teams in many capacities, most recently as the
Incident Commander of Field Incident Management Team 3. In 2017, Chief Moore was
elected to the Chief Officer’s Association Executive Board, where he volunteered his
time and served as the Director of Professional and Social Development for one year and
as President for four years. Chief Moore continues to volunteer and serves as an active
Board Member of Harbor Connects / Neighbors Helping Neighbors. This non-profit
organization supports neighbors and service providers in the fight against poverty and
homelessness.

In 2018, Chief Moore was promoted to Assistant Chief and was assigned to Operations
South Bureau, and in June of 2023, Chief Moore was appointed Deputy Chief of
Operations South Bureau. In December of 2023, Chief Moore opened the LAFD’s Equity
and Human Resources Bureau. As the Bureau Commander dedicated to improving
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the LAFD, Chief Moore was responsible for the
LAFD Personnel Services Section, Firefighter Recruitment, Firefighter Selection, the
LAFD Workforce Effectiveness Section, and the Department’s Ombuds Office. After
getting the Equity Bureau up and running, Chief Moore left LAFD Headquarters to lead
the hardworking men and women assigned to Operations Valley Bureau. LAFD’s Largest
Geographic Bureau covering over 260 square miles, serving and protecting 8 City
Council Districts, 34 Neighborhood Councils and 13 neighborhood agencies in the San
Fernando Valley. Throughout this expansive jurisdictional responsibility lie vibrant,
densely populated residential communities, vital commercial districts, historically
significant landmarks, and critical infrastructure.

Chief Moore is committed to the highest level of all-hazard emergency services,
empowering the community through resilience initiatives and minimizing the impact of
emergencies through sound prevention, planning, and collaboration.

Chief Moore considers it an honor to serve the people of Los Angeles and is proud to
lead the 5 Battalions, 39 fire stations, over 980 sworn personnel, and civilian staff that
make up Operations Valley Bureau.