Goal 5: Enhance LAFD Risk Management Systems An effective risk management plan addresses all issues related to the process of identifying and correcting the actions, policies, practices and procedures that expose the LAFD to liability, litigations and negative outcomes. This includes developing a professional workforce that values a positive work environment and will assist with the identification of potential risk factors.
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Develop ongoing comprehensive risk analysis processes •
Use relevant data to identify risk exposure areas and prioritize them by risk level.
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Use relevant data to identify risk management strategies.
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Implement the necessary policies, practices, procedures and strategies to mitigate organizational risk exposure.
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Identify, evaluate and communicate process and protocols to optimize the Department’s risk management culture. Develop a system to track all inspection processes ensuring compliance with local, state and federal mandates. (e.g. CUPA, Reg 4, etc.)
Improve the disciplinary process •
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Develop leadership and management skills to proactively recognize and address conduct issues.
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Research, evaluate and identify alternative methods to address conduct issues.
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Develop and implement an appeals process.
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Develop and implement a disciplinary settlement process.
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Identify and utilize a consistent Alternative Resolution process.
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Conduct regular Complaint Investigation Training for supervisors.
Create and foster an organizational culture that embraces a professional, diverse and safe work environment •
Reinforce diverse cultural values and attitudes through training, mentorship, professional development and promotional processes.
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Provide training and support services in conflict resolution, mediation and supervisory guidance.
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Review and analyze workplace environment trends and provide Department-wide education based results of analysis.
Develop education, training and accountability processes that maximize opportunities to improve the safety and welfare of our members •
Designate an Assistant Safety Officer (A-SOFR) in each of the Four Bureaus to work with the Department Safety Officer on relevant issues.
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Formalize a process for documenting all “near misses,” significant accidents and incidents within a common format.
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Develop a “State of Safety” fact sheet to be distributed on a consistent basis.
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Determine scope and identify funding for development of a wildland firefighting training mechanism in alignment with the California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) qualifications guide.
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Implement Firefighter Survival Training for LAFD members and throughout the region.
Improve employee wellness, return to duty process and member fitness by incorporating education, training and metrics •
Assess, and where feasible implement the recommendations contained within the 2015 Controller's Audit of the LAFD Workers' Compensation Prevention Program.
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Implement and expedite a more thorough return to duty process when returning from long term leave, injury or illness.