LAFD Everyone Goes Home 2020

LOS ANGELES CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

EVERYONE GOES HOME INITIATIVES PROGRESS REPORT 2018—2019

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BACKGROUND In August 2018, Fire Chief Ralph M. Terrazas introduced the “Everyone Goes Home” Firefighter Safety Program in collaboration with the United Firefighters of Los Angeles and Chief Officers Association. This followed the creation of the National Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) whose mission is “to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes, to provide resources to assist their families in rebuilding their lives, and work within the fire service community to reduce Firefighter deaths and injuries.” The efforts of the NFFF led to the establishment of the “Everyone Goes Home® Life Safety Initiatives.” The 16 Initiatives are directed at reducing Firefighter fatalities, injuries, and illnesses (https://www.everyonegoeshome.com). The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) adopted ten of the 16 Initiatives as a way to improve our Firefighter safety and well-being. The goal is to empower our members through increased awareness and actions to ensure that “Everyone Goes Home” after each shift, and eventually, to live a long and healthy life in retirement.

LAFD’S

EVERYONE GOES HOME INITIATIVES

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CULTURE OF CHANGE

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MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS

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SAFETY

7.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

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ACCOUNTABILITY

8.

TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

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RISK MANAGEMENT

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TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS

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SIGNIFICANT EVENT AND INJURY

10. APPARATUS, FACILITY, EQUIPMENT, AND DESIGN

This document includes a snapshot of the Department’s progress over the last year and a half as well as on-going and proposed projects.

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MISSION STATEMENT The LAFD is committed to reducing firefighter fatalities and serious injuries by systematically addressing threats to firefighter safety and well-being in a comprehensive way with a focus on consistent reinforcement.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Culture of Change………………………………….4 Safety………………………………………………...6 Accountability……..……………………….……….8 Risk Management…………………………...…....10 Significant Event and Injury...………………..…12 Medical and Physical Fitness………………......14 Training, Certification and Qualifications…….16 Technology and Applications…………………..18 Apparatus, Facility, Equipment & Design….....20 Behavioral Health………………………………. ..22 Acknowledgements…………………………...….26

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CULTURE OF CHANGE The culture of the fire service has evolved through a complex process of group learning and is perpetuated through the cultural process that individuals are introduced to when they participate in paramilitary-style training.

Cultural Change within the LAFD begins with adaptations in concept, policy, and procedure. The transformation has to occur progressively and begins with modifications in assumptions and beliefs that will gradually result in changes with the values accepted by individuals in the organization. This is further strengthened by incorporating leadership, management, supervision, accountability, and personal responsibility. In order to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries, we must make revisions in organizational attitudes and values to promote behavioral changes towards safety.

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1. CREATION OF EVERYONE GOES HOME PROGRAM ADOPTION OF 10 OF THE 16 “EVERYONE GOES HOME® LIFE SAFETY INITIATIVES”

CULTURE OF CHANGE

2018ACCOMPLISHMENTS

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 2: EMBRACE A HEALTHY, SAFE, AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Strategy 2: Ensure the safety and accountability of members on-scene of emergencies Strategy 3: Expand opportunities for member to improve overall health and wellness

2. IMPLICIT BIAS TRAINING PHASE I: TRAINING DELIVERED TO CHIEF OFFICERS AND CAPTAINS SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 2: EMBRACE A HEALTHY, SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Strategy 1: Create and implement an organizational structure to address human resources, personnel management, and workplace environment

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SAFETY The LAFD addresses firefighter safety by examining factors that cause or influence firefighters to make decisions and engage in actions that involve unnecessary and avoidable risks, which often places their own lives, and potentially the lives of their fellow firefighters, in danger when there are less dangerous options available.

These measures are reinforced by an ongoing commitment to improving our safety culture at the organizational level and among individual firefighters and their crews. Evaluating, developing, and implementing strategies will lead to a change in the value system, where safety will be prioritized as equally as being effective in controlling fires and saving civilian lives.

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SAFETY

2019ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1. OVERHAUL POLICY Training Bulletin #35 was revised to ensure a safe and healthy environment following post fire incidents to better serve the public and protect the members. http://lafdlibrary.ad.lafd.ci.la.ca.us/Library/index.php/TB_035_-_Overhaul_Procedures

SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP CULTURE OF CHANGE RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 1: PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SERVICE

2. THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS 1,000 units received, one for every on-duty Firefighter to provide Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) safety; training was established and completed; Training Bulletin #175, “Seek Reveal FirePro Thermal Imaging Camera” was developed for the correct and proper use of this equipment. http://lafdlibrary.ad.lafd.ci.la.ca.us/Library/index.php/TB_175__Post_Structure_Fire_Decontamination_Procedures

SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS APPARATUS, FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND DESIGN STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 1: PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SERVICE

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ACCOUNTABILITY At the core of accountability lies reliability and personal responsibility. We value the ability of our firefighters and the organization to honor commitments geared to the community and toward one another. The LAFD promotes a culture of accountability by implementing leadership strategies to improve the quality of service and improve the health and safety of its personnel. In order to sustain organizational accountability, we must take ownership of our work, promptly correct mistakes, and define clear expectations.

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ACCOUNTABILITY

2019ACCOMPLISHMENTS

OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT On March 8, 2019, an Operational Risk Management Work Group was tasked with identifying areas to reduce operational risk, develop policy and procedures, develop training deliveries for operational risk management for all-hazard incidents, and make recommendations about immediate action items to reduce risk to firefighters.

SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 2: EMBRACE A HEALTHY, SAFE , AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Strategy 2: Ensure the safety and accountability of members on-scene of emergencies

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RISK MANAGEMENT The LAFD is exposed to a variety of emergency and non-emergency related risks where our priority focuses on protecting lives and property while ensuring we perform our mission to the highest standards. Our responsibility is to identify and manage internal/external risks at all levels while incorporating a range of components that relate to our ability to reduce accidents, prevent injuries, and safely conduct emergency operations in these environments.

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1. POST STRUCTURE FIRE DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES Training Bulletin #175 issued August 13, 2019, to minimize exposure of carcinogens to the members. It provides proactive step-by-step instructions to ensure that firefighting operations include Post Structure Fire Decon Procedures for PPE.

RISK MANAGEMENT

2019ACCOMPLISHMENTS

http://lafdlibrary.ad.lafd.ci.la.ca.us/Library/index.php/TB_175_-_Post_Structure_Fire_Decontamination_Procedures

SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP CULTURE OF CHANGE MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 2: EMBRACE A HEALTHY, SAFE, AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Strategy 2: Ensure the safety and accountability of members on-scene of emergencies Strategy 3: Expand opportunities for member to improve overall health and wellness Strategy 5: Reduce workplace injuries to minimize workers’ compensation costs

2. REDUCING OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO FIREGROUND CONTAMINANTS AND CARCINOGENS Departmental Bulletin 19-13 issued July 15, 2019, provides educational information aimed at reducing Firefighter occupational cancer. http://lafdlibrary.ad.lafd.ci.la.ca.us/Library/index.php/No._19-13__REDUCING_OCCUPATIONAL_EXPOSURE_TO_FIREGROUND_CONTAMINANTS_AND_CARCINOGENS

SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP CULTURE OF CHANGE MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 2: EMBRACE A HEALTHY, SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Strategy 2: Ensure the safety and accountability of members on-scene of emergencies Strategy 3: Expand opportunities for member to improve overall health and wellness

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SIGNIFICANT EVENT & INJURY The LAFD thoroughly investigates all firefighter fatalities, injuries, and near misses. Efforts to prevent firefighter line-of-duty deaths and serious injuries include identifying and defining the characteristics of line-of-duty deaths and the dissemination of prevention strategies throughout the Department. We will continue to utilize documents such as Blue Sheets, Green Sheets, After Action Review Reports, Lessons Learned, Incident Analysis Reports, and NIOSH reports as training materials to assist in eliminating future firefighter line-of-duty deaths and significant injuries.

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1. SAFETY STAND DOWN A Safety Stand Down is a designated period of time intended to promote awareness and focus attention on safety with the goal of enhancing Firefighter safety. Each day of the Safety Stand Down held during October focused on the following:

EMERGENCY INCIDENT DECISION MAKING AND RISK PROFILE INTRODUCTION

SIGNIFICANT EVENT & INJURY

2018ACCOMPLISHMENTS

http://lafdweb.ad.lafd.ci.la.ca.us/administration/fire-chief/message-chief/emergency-incidentdecision-making-and-risk-profile

DEPARTMENTAL BULLETIN 15-11

http://lafdlibrary.ad.lafd.ci.la.ca.us/Library/index.php/No._15-11__RISK_MANAGEMENT_POLICY_AND_FIREFIGHTER_EMERGENCY/_MAYDAY_PROCEDURES

COMPANY STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES WITH EMPHASIS ON INHERENT RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PERFORMING SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL TASKS Donning and use of the Pro-Tech Fusion-T, Model 8, Structural Glove

2. AFTER ACTION REPORT (AAR) PROCESS As our organization continues to move towards a culture of enhanced safety and accountability, no incident shall go without review when required and no serious incident shall go without an investigation when determined to be a serious injury, near miss, and/or fatality.

SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP SAFETY TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS, AND QUALIFICATIONS STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 1: PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SERVICE

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MEDICAL & PHYSICAL FITNESS In order to meet the physical demands of the job and the needs of the community, it is essential that all uniformed personnel maintain a high level of fitness-wellness. The LAFD will take a comprehensive approach to increase the Department’s commitment to medical and physical fitness by implementing a wellness program that focuses on improving members’ health, fitness, safety, and performance that are concurrent with national standards.

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USC CANCER PRE-SCREENING The LAFD partnered with the USC/Keck School of Medicine to bring awareness and provide free voluntary skin cancer early detection to all members and their families.

SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP CULTURE OF CHANGE RISK MANAGEMENT

TOTAL # SCREENED = 426 TOTAL # RECOMMENDED FOR FOLLOW-UP = 112

MEDICAL & PHYSICAL FITNESS

2018ACCOMPLISHMENTS

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 2: EMBRACE A HEALTHY, SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Strategy 3: Expand opportunities for members to improve overall health and wellness

2019ACCOMPLISHMENTS INJURY PREVENTION UNIT/EARLY SYMPTOM INTERVENTION PROGRAM PHASE I: PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, EQUIPMENT PURCHASING, AND LOCATION The Injury Prevention Unit will oversee the Early Symptom Intervention Program, a pilot program, designed to address pre-workers’ compensation injuries, minor aches and pains which often lead to more serious injuries if not managed.

SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP CULTURE OF CHANGE RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 2: EMBRACE A HEALTHY, SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Strategy 3: Expand opportunities for members to improve overall health and wellness Strategy 5: Reduce workplace injuries to minimize workers’ compensation costs

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TRAINING, CERTIFICATION & QUALIFICATIONS The LAFD will define a clear path for personal and professional growth within the organization by recognizing a structured systematic approach for career planning and professional development. Through our collaborative efforts, we will focus on training that ensures readiness and competence, education, and mentoring the future leaders of this Department as we continually strive to provide exceptional public safety and emergency services. We will enhance our customer service delivery model by leveraging performance management principles to ensure the safety and accountability of members’ on-scene of emergencies.

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TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFCATIONS

2019ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1. STATE FIREFIGHTER I CERTIFICATION Established a professional foundation for Firefighter Recruits.

SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 5: INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Strategy 4: Create a professional foundations for firefighter recruits

2. CREATION OF THE LAFD TRAINING INSTITUTE Developed a Rank Specific curriculum for Professional Development Training.

SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP CULTURE OF CHANGE STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 5: INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Strategy 1: Create a and implement a Professional Development Section for individualized advancement and education Strategy 2: Develop specialty and skill specific training opportunities for personal and professional growth

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TECHNOLOGY & APPLICATIONS Technology is a critical component of the LAFD, which allows the Department to be more efficient in our ability to proactively assess, select, and implement new scientific developments that provide advantages and insights in an efficient, timely and cost-effective manner.

Technological advances provide direct programs to members such as supplying radios, computers, and technical equipment, with indirect support to other initiatives to provide them with the technology and data necessary to implement and support their initiatives. They also provide solutions and tools for improving fireground safety. The LAFD strives to provide information technology and data systems to members that enhance survivability, health, and wellness.

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TECHNOLOGY & APPLICATIONS

2018ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1. APX8000 HXE ALL-BAND PORTABLE RADIO APX8500 ALL-BAND MOBILE RADIO Implementation of an All-Band (700/800/VHF/UHF) portable and mobile radio.

SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 3: IMPLEMENT AND CAPITALIZE ON ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY Strategy 2: Work with City Information Technology Agency partners to implement improvements to LAFD’s emergency communications systems and infrastructure

2. M-CAD APPLICATION Provides real-time situational awareness to members on their mobile phones.

SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP ACCOUNTABILITY SAFETY STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 3: IMPLEMENT AND CAPITALIZE ON ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY Strategy 4: Research, assess, and implement advanced technologies that provide the LAFD with innovative, agile operational advantage

GOAL 2: EMBRACE A HEALTHY, SAFE, AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Strategy 2: Ensure the safety and accountability of members on-scene of emergencies

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APPARATUS, FACILITY, EQUIPMENT & DESIGN Reducing the potential for injury and deaths related to fire service apparatus and equipment failures/ shortcomings is one of our highest safety priorities. We are committed to working collectively with manufacturers on new equipment to refine safety standards within the fire service with the advances in modern technology and current NFPA standards to improve and innovate apparatus equipment and design.

The changing nature and responsibilities of fire and emergency services contribute to the design and renovations of fire stations and public safety facilities. The LAFD will utilize a thoughtful approach to the architectural design of new fire stations by strategically positioning stations, embodying sustainability, and collaborating with key stakeholders to create innovative and safe work environments.

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1. FIRE STATION FLOORING PROJECT Carpet removal and flooring installations at 25 Fire Stations to reduce the accumulation of carcinogens.

SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS RISK MANAGEMENT

APPARATUS, FACILITY, EQUIPMENT & DESIGN

2019ACCOMPLISHMENTS

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 2: EMBRACE A HEALTHY, SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Strategy 3: Expand opportunities for members to improve overall health and wellness

2. PLYMOVENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT All Plymovents were replaced with a more effective design to prevent damage and insufficient operations thereby reducing exposures to diesel exhaust fumes.

SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 2: EMBRACE A HEALTHY, SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Strategy 3: Expand opportunities for members to improve overall health and wellness

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Through the Behavioral Health Program, the LAFD promotes prevention and early intervention to equip members with coping mechanisms to learn to help themselves and how to recognize peers in need of help. We are committed to the health and wellness of each member, sworn and civilian, by providing mental health services and support, and through identifying the impact of stressors prior to the development of individual, family or occupational crisis.

The Behavioral Health Program provides prompt access to counseling and psychological services to all members including their families. We utilize psychoeducational resources and critical incident stress management in order to reduce the negative impact of occupational stress and ensure the continued safety of the members and community we serve.

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1. HIRED 2ND PSYCHOLOGIST Enhance and increase the delivery of mental health and wellness to our members.

SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP CULTURE OF CHANGE

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

2018ACCOMPLISHMENTS

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 2: EMBRACE A HEALTHY, SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Strategy 4: Develop more robust mental health support initiatives and fitness evaluations for LAFD personnel

2. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS PILOT PROJECT PHASE I Provides an overview of major mental health conditions impacting Firefighters including: depression, anxiety, suicide, PTSD, substance misuse; provides basic skills to engage in mental health discussions, and educate Firefighters about available mental health resources.

SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP SAFETY STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 2: EMBRACE A HEALTHY, SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Strategy 4: Develop more robust mental health support initiatives and fitness evaluations for LAFD personnel

3. PEER SUPPORT TRAINING Culturally Competent Clinician Training provided at the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist Annual Conference.

SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP CULTURE OF CHANGE STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 2: EMBRACE A HEALTHY, SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Strategy 4: Develop more robust mental health support initiatives and fitness evaluations for LAFD personnel

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (CONT.)

2019ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1. STRESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING Sworn and Civilian Mental Health Training SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP RISK MANAGEMENT SAFETY STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 2: EMBRACE A HEALTHY, SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Strategy 4: Develop more robust mental health support initiatives and fitness evaluations for LAFD personnel

2. UCLA SURVEY All sworn members were surveyed to get a baseline of rates of mental health disorders SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP CULTURE OF CHANGE STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 2: EMBRACE A HEALTHY, SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Strategy 4: Develop more robust mental health support initiatives and fitness evaluations for LAFD personnel

3. PEER SUPPORT TRAINING Suicide Prevention Training, The Evolution of Peer Support in the LAFD, IAFF Peer Support Training, First Responders Couples Workshop, In the Aftermath; 115 Peer Supporters Trained SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INITIATIVE OVERLAP CULTURE OF CHANGE

Peer Support Team members work with mental health professionals, who are culturally competent, to reduce stigma, mitigate the effects of critical incident and cumulative stress on our members and generally improve the mental health of our members.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT GOAL 2: EMBRACE A HEALTHY, SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Strategy 4: Develop more robust mental health support initiatives and fitness evaluations for LAFD personnel

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CURRENT & FUTURE PROJECTS INITIATIVE

PROJECTS

PHASE

DESCRIPTION

APPARATUS, FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND DESIGN

FF Bailout System Purchase

Phase I

AFG Grant awarded to purchase safety equipment to facilitate emergency egress from an above-ground building location Complete installations throughout fires stations for personal protective equipment laundering to reduce contamination and second-hand exposures

Extractors

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Early Symptom Intervention Program

Phase II

Provide behavioral health treatments in individual or group format to address mental/physical health concerns such as CBT for Chronic Pain, CBT for Insomnia and sleep hygiene issues

PTSD Video

Suicide prevention awareness

PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM

Train, supervise and promote the utilization of Peer Support Team members along with mental health professionals for member mental health support and well-being

LAFD BHP web page

Increase quantity and quality of electronic mental health information available to LAFD Firefighters

MHA Pilot Project

Phase I

Provide overview of major mental health conditions impacting Firefighters including: depression, anxiety, suicide, PTSD, substance misuse; providing basic skills to engage in mental health discussions, and educate Firefighters about mental health resources available

MHA Pilot Project

Phase II

Implementation of Pilot and addition of component for probationary members

CULTURE OF CHANGE

Implicit Bias Training

Phase II

Delivery to all sworn members

MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS

Early Symptom Intervention Program

Phase I

Provide accessibility to prevention, education and treatment for pre-comp related injuries and illnesses.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Policy Triangle: Emergency Incident Decision Making and Risk Profile

SAFETY

FOCUS Program

Phase I

Safety culture research study to address attitudes/behaviors that are linked to on-the-job injuries

FF Bailout System Purchase

Phase II

Training and Delivery

Establishment of workgroup to review risk management decision-making

Particulate Barrier Hoods

Purchase new hoods with an innovative design that blocks 99% of particulates

Wildland Gloves

Purchase new heat/fire resistance wildland gloves that provide better dexterity and re-enforcement on fingers/thumb.

Fire Shelters

Purchase new generation Fire Shelters that provide increased protection from radiant and convective heat in wildland firefighter entrapment situations

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS SPECIAL THANKS Fire Chief Ralph M. Terrazas Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Officers Association United Firefighters of Los Angeles City LAFD Behavioral Health UFLAC Behavioral Health Information Technology Bureau In-Service Training Section Risk Management Section Planning Section Captains Kairi Brown and Danny Wu Senior Management Analyst Betty Bonada A special thanks goes to the LAFD civilian and sworn members for supporting and embracing the Everyone Goes Home Initiatives. These initiatives, which will transpire into policy changes and equipment modifications, corroborate our commitment to safety, ultimately ensuring Everyone Goes Home. https://www.everyonegoeshome.com https://www.uflac.org https://www.lafd.org

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