APPLICATION

1. What are the requirements to apply for the Fire Fighter Trainee Examination

• That information is pending the development of a new exam.

2. What will disqualify me from being a fire fighter?

• Felony conviction(s)
• Dishonorable military discharge
• On probation as directed by a court
• Any drunk driving (DUI) conviction within two years of filing date

3. What is a Candidate’s Physical Ability Test (CPAT)?  

• A timed test that measures physical tasks that simulate actual job duties on the fire ground.
• View CPAT video www.lacofd.org/HelpWanted/BeAFirefighter.asp

4. Where can I obtain information about taking the CPAT?

• That information is pending the announcement of a new exam

5. How long is my CPAT certification valid for the Los Angeles County Fire Department?

• That information is pending the announcement of a new exam

6. Where can I obtain a job application, additional information, and answers to my additional questions?

• The Los Angeles County Fire Department is currently not accepting applications, however, now is the perfect time to prepare.
• Currently you can visit the Department of Human Resources website at www.lacounty.gov to complete a job interest card for positions not currently open for filing an application and to obtain instructions on how to access the Search Agent and create a profile in order to be alerted once job openings becomes available.

7. How can I prepare for the written examination?

You can prepare for the written exam by refreshing your skills in the following areas:

• Reading Comprehension and Math Skills
  http://dhr.lacounty.info/  click on Job Information and then on Employment Test Preparation.
  Easy English, Basic Grammar and Usage.  Bonet, Diana. Menlo Park, CA: Crisp Publications, Inc. 1993
  English Made Simple.  Waldhorn, Arthur and Zeiger, Arthur.  Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc. 1981
  Write Right!  Venolia, Jan. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. 1995
  Writing that Works.  Burr Ridge, IL: Irwin Professional Publishing. 1994 (800-634-3966)
  Math for Civil Service Workers.  Sobanski, Jessika.
  Every Day Math Made Easy.  Davidson, Peter. New York: McGraw-Hill. 1994
  Practical Math Success in 20 Minutes a Day.  Robinovitz, Judith. New York: Learning Express. 1998
  The Active Learner.  Brown, Sallie and Miller, Douglas.  Roxbury Publishing. 1995
  Improving Reading Comprehension & Speed, Skimming & Scanning, Reading for Pleasure.  Coman, Marcia J. and Heavers, Kathy L.; Lincolnwood, IL: National Textbook Company. 1997
• Mechanical Aptitude
  How to Prepare for the Firefighters Examinations.  Murtagh, J. Hauppauge, NY: Barron’s.  Look for the most recent edition. Click here to get Mechanical Aptitude Guide and test preparation information.
  Norman Hall’s Firefighter Exam Preparation Book.  Hall, Norman.  Avon, MA: Adams Media. 2003
  Firefighter Exam/Learning Express.  New York, NY: 2000
  Firefighter.  Andriuolo, Robert. New York: Arco. USA. 1997
  Firefighter Written Practice Exams.  Couvillon, Arthur R. Hermosa Beach, CA: Information Guides. 1993