Los Angeles County Fire Department — Fire Fighter Trainee
Another big opportunity for anyone working toward getting hired. Start preparing now and don’t wait until the last minute.
🔥 Candidate checklist:
- Review the minimum qualifications
- Make sure your EMT certification is current
- Make sure your CPAT is current
- Get your FCTC written test handled
- Update your résumé
- Start researching LA County Fire
- Get out and make station visits
- Use our Station Visit Reports section to share what you learned, who you spoke with, and questions you were asked
LACoFD lists a valid California Class C license, age 18+, high school graduation/equivalent, current CPAT, and qualifying EMT certification among its Fire Fighter Trainee requirements.
⚠️ Deadline shown on the hiring announcement: AUGUST 15
Don’t just apply. Prepare for the entire process.
Train. Research. Visit stations. Share intel. Help the next candidate.
🔥 YOU GO, WE GO.