GTA:Los Santos Fire Service

Fire Service

Abbreviation:	Fire
Service overview
Formed:	15th June 2022
Employees:	50 Approx
Map of operational area
Size	270km2 (104 sq mi)
Population	54,586
Key Elements
Overviewed by	The Board Management
Headquarters:	Capital Blvd Fire Station
Service Executives:	Phoenix Ashes (Director) John Lawn (Chief Fire Officer) Kyle Kamara (Chief Fire Officer)
Facilities
Fire Stations	Capital Blvd Fire Station
Service Website
Los Santos Fire Service Applicaiton
Los Santos Fire Service Website
Terms Of Employment

The Los Santos Fire Service (LSFS) was established on the 15th June 2022. The LSFS has the following mission Statement "Los Santos Fire Service is committed to providing the best service we can to the community by preserving life and the environment by delivering excellence in response, prevention, education and training." The LSFS are still some of the happiest workers in Los Santos, knowing that they are in a safe and secure working environment, where they are cared for, and are warmly welcomed by others no matter what situation they arrive at.

See below for information on applying to Join the LS FS (Response times are usually between 24 hours and 72 hours however all members are volunteers and could take longer)

Introduction

Mission Statement

Los Santos Fire Service is committed to providing the best service we can to the community by preserving life and the environment by delivering excellence in response, prevention, education and training.

Core Values

Pride - We aim to serve with pride and honour in all our actions

Integrity - We will strive to the highest moral and ethical standards, honesty and trust will serve as our foundation in dealing with each other and our community.

Dedication - Our department will strive for personal and professional excellence and dedication to our duties.

Respect - Every member of the LSFS will treat all people with compassion, tolerance and dignity by providing a professional service that is expected from our community.

Organisational Structure

Ranking Structure

Please follow the chain of command when approaching people with any issues. Remember that should you respect each other no matter the situation, we are all here to work for the NHS/Fire and make the NHS/Fire the best possible place it can be. The chain of command should be used where possible. Exceptions can be made if/when required. Ultimately a Director's decision is final.

Firefighter in Development - This is the first rank within the fire service. This will be were you receive training in fighting fires in a safe manner to prevent harm to yourself or others. This will be the main rank for most people within the fire service.

Firefighter - This is the rank where you will be able to put all you have learned during your probation period into practice.

Senior Firefighter - This is the rank where you will be taught to provide training to new comers to the fire service, conducting Fire academy entry training/test, Building entry training and Safely working at heights (SWAH) training.

Crew Manager- If you have shown competence you have gained this rank. You are now in charge of your own crew consisting of 8 firefighters and 2 senior firefighters. You will become a Colour lead while on patrol and receive training in managing your crew.

Station Officer - With this rank you are moving to not only running your crew, but into managing your entire stations crew. Each station will have 4 crews running out of it. You will be working with the CFO and Director in making sure your station is running effectively.

Chief Fire Officer - This is the head of Fire. This person will be involved in the running of the fire service. Making sure that its staff are completing the jobs to an excellent standard, and will be in charge of maintaining a working environment. Managing members activity status.

Director - The highest rank within the NHS/Fire. Ultimately the final decision will be made by this person. They will also be working closely with the Chiefs of service to make sure the NHS and fire is running like a well-oiled machine. Any disciplinaries will be conducted with this person. They have worked their way through the ranks from bottom to the top, so will also have a wealth of knowledge.

	Firefighter in Development	Firefighter	Senior Firefighter	Crew Manager	Station Officer	Chief Fire Officer	Director
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Pay	£ 840	£ 960	£ 1080	£ 1300	£ 1540	£ 1860	£ 1960

Recruitment Process

Firstly, you will need to apply to the Fire Service by filling out an Application Form. Ensure that your application is as detailed as possible. After submitting your application it will be reviewed and you will receive a private message on the Forums regarding its outcome. At time of writing there is no 'cooldown' between applications. If you are declined feel free to reapply as soon as you like.

On passing the application stage, you will be invited for an interview. The interview stage is stringent! Be sure to read the Fire Terms of Service before your interview, having passed you will be trained in dealing with our normal fire fighter duties, giving you some basic medical knowledge in preparation for you to assist the NHS where need be, and providing basic life support. On passing the promotion training you will be promoted to Fire Fighter within the LSFS.

Resources

Vehicles

These vehicles can be used by all fire service staff members.

FIRE

These vehicles are used for general patrol for attending fire and medical callouts.

• Scania Fire Engine

SUPPORT

These vehicles are to be used for low number patrols and for supporting the fire engine. They will be first on scene to update the FIRE team and provide support on scene.

• BMW X5
• Ford Ranger
• Mercedes-Benz Vito

RESCUE

These are the vehicles used to support full crew patrols. Will stay with the FIRE team and carries addition firefighters to assist with callouts.

• Volvo Fire Engine