New fire chief, new organizational structure....
This idea was borne out of a recommendation from city audit that suggested the department be aligned close to LAPD geographical bureaus versus simply current North & South divisions.
L.A. FIRE CHIEF OUTLINES MAJOR REORGANIZATION PLAN
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
In a key message delivered to the men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department, Fire Chief Ralph M. Terrazas has outlined his formal plans to reorganize the Department's emergency services.
In January 2015, the LAFD will begin a major reorganization of the Department’s Emergency Services Bureau, creating four distinct geographic bureaus, each with a Deputy Chief reporting directly to the LAFD Chief Deputy of Emergency Operations. The objective of this landmark reorganization is for each Bureau Commander and their staff to “own” all issues within their geographic area, establishing a more effective business model than has been possible through the traditional platoon duty system.
The four bureaus, Central (at Fire Station 3 near the Civic Center), South (at the San Pedro City Hall complex), Valley (at Fire Station 88 in Sherman Oaks) and West (at Fire Station 82 in Hollywood), will bring the Department more in line with the established organizational model now in use by the Los Angeles Police Department. Similar to the LAPD, the new four bureau system will make the LAFD more effective and responsive to the needs of those it proudly serves.
Each bureau will be commanded by a Deputy Chief. This Bureau Commander and their staff will maintain normal business hours and be held accountable for all LAFD operations taking place in their bureau.
L.A. Fire Chief Outlines Major Reorganization Plan | Los Angeles Fire Department
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Lets see how this effects radio listening.
This idea was borne out of a recommendation from city audit that suggested the department be aligned close to LAPD geographical bureaus versus simply current North & South divisions.
L.A. FIRE CHIEF OUTLINES MAJOR REORGANIZATION PLAN
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
In a key message delivered to the men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department, Fire Chief Ralph M. Terrazas has outlined his formal plans to reorganize the Department's emergency services.
In January 2015, the LAFD will begin a major reorganization of the Department’s Emergency Services Bureau, creating four distinct geographic bureaus, each with a Deputy Chief reporting directly to the LAFD Chief Deputy of Emergency Operations. The objective of this landmark reorganization is for each Bureau Commander and their staff to “own” all issues within their geographic area, establishing a more effective business model than has been possible through the traditional platoon duty system.
The four bureaus, Central (at Fire Station 3 near the Civic Center), South (at the San Pedro City Hall complex), Valley (at Fire Station 88 in Sherman Oaks) and West (at Fire Station 82 in Hollywood), will bring the Department more in line with the established organizational model now in use by the Los Angeles Police Department. Similar to the LAPD, the new four bureau system will make the LAFD more effective and responsive to the needs of those it proudly serves.
Each bureau will be commanded by a Deputy Chief. This Bureau Commander and their staff will maintain normal business hours and be held accountable for all LAFD operations taking place in their bureau.
L.A. Fire Chief Outlines Major Reorganization Plan | Los Angeles Fire Department
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Lets see how this effects radio listening.