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FAQs

What is the average response time for the LAFD? ›

As a result of the call volume, LAFD response times have increased citywide. EMS and non-EMS responders both took a minute longer in January 2023 compared to January 2016. In January of this year, the average response time was more than 7 minutes.

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As of Aug 27, 2024, the average annual pay for an Entry Level Firefighter in Los Angeles is $59,286 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $28.50 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,140/week or $4,940/month.

The men and women of your Los Angeles Fire Department are proud to serve you. Every day, the LAFD responds to approximately 1,368 emergency incidents. Department Rescue Ambulances (RAs) transport about 591 people to area hospitals each day.

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NFPA Standard 1710 establishes an 80 second “turnout time” and 240 second “travel time” (together, 320 seconds or 5 minutes and 20 seconds “response time”) benchmark time goal for not less than 90% of dispatched incidents (please click here and refer to Page 29 for a detailed description).

Los Angeles, CA – 20 minutes (2021)

According to BOMA LA, the average response time for an urgent call to the LAPD was reported to be 7 minutes, but an emergency call came in at 20 minutes. To keep these same figures with reduced staff, the LAPD was forced to close a number of important special units.

“Our average response time should be anywhere from three to four minutes; 10 minutes, you're lucky. Fifteen is common, and 20 is going to be the norm." A number of factors are contributing to the growing crisis.

How long is the wait for 911 in Los Angeles? ›

Rescuers are expected to arrive to nearly all 911 calls within six minutes, a national standard LAFD leaders concede they routinely fail.