WFPA - Women's Fire Prep Academy 2023

1320 North Eastern Avenue,Los Angeles CA 90063

25 February, 2023

Description

** Open to everyone 18 and over! Join us on Saturday, February 25, 2023 to compete for a spot in the Los Angeles County Fire Department's 2023 Women's Fire Prep Academy(WFPA)! We are very excited to host another year of training and preparation for a career in firefighting. You can meet other candidates on the path to becoming a firefighter, network, get a great workout, and find out what it takes to excel in this incredible career. The WFPA will be conducted every Saturday from February 25, 2023 - April 1, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at our headquarters, the Cecil R. Gehr Fire Dept Training Center located at 1320 N. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90063. For the Day 1 fitness assessment, which will be followed by an orientation to firefighter tools and equipment, be prepared to participate in: Push-ups / Pull-ups / Sit-ups / Planks / Stamina (Beep) Test. Required Day 1 Exercise Attire: • Loose fitting mid-thigh navy blue shorts • Navy blue or white T-shirt • White ankle socks and running shoes • NO: Tank tops, stretch pants, visible tattoos, skin-tight shorts or dolphin shorts • Lunch will not be provided, please bring your lunch/snacks/nutrition/meals for the day. LIMITED SPACING. YOU MUST RSVP by Thursday, February 23, 2023. For more information, contact the LACoFD Recruitment Unit at: • (310) 419-2115 • [email protected] The WFPA is an interactive paramilitary training environment conducted over six consecutive Saturdays where candidates receive hands-on skills training with firefighting tools and equipment. Find out what to expect in the Los Angeles County Fire Recruit Academy from our amazing fire fighters!