The LAFD will be administering a test for the position of Firefighter/Diver in the near future. It has been over 4 years since the last dive test. To date, after many delays, the dive test is penciled in to take place sometime in late summer. It is speculated that the test will take place at the end of August. As it stands now the test is in the hands of the Personnel Department. Hopefully the announcement will come out soon. The Firefighter/Diver position is a unique and very challenging assignment. The LAFD Dive Program is process of expanding and will be filling both Frontline and Backup Diver positions. By summers end there will be 6 Back-up diver vacancies and the dive program is expecting to expand with 6 additional Back-up positions for a total of 12.
In regards to preparation, it appears that the "Old" dive test criteria will be used. There was talk of a new updated test similar to the NFPA standards but that has been shelved for now. There are plans to have a practice pool swim and demonstration in the near future. Standby for dates. Additionally, an overview of the testing criteria will be posted soon on this site.
Any questions regarding the dive exam contact Captain Tessier, Dive Team Coordinator at 310 548 7553 or any Dive Team members for assistance with how to prepare for the test.
Best advice for preparing for the test is:
Dive! Dive! Dive!!!
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