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Well, I got the call today! :D
I've been scheduled for my medical and psych, and I'm in good health and not crazy so I'm not really anticipating any problems there. It looks like my dream is about to come true!!
I want to say thanks to all the people who have been so helpful throughout this whole process. I really would not have been successful if not for the information I've gotten on this and other websites.
I'm so happy right now I have no idea what to do with myself!
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Hey great news! Congrats on getting this far. I'm still waiting to hear from my background investigator. My personal questionnaires went out to my references last week. How long was your field investigation?
Congrats thus far Jlam. Hope for the best.
I finally heard back and I passed the Initial Panel Review so I'm onto the field investigation. Everything should pan out since i don't have anything really bad in my BGs.
Does anyone know how often the Drill Towers (Academy) are set and if they have specific start dates for each?
My investigation lasted one month, and then it took 9 weeks to hear back from the Final Panel. Just took my med/psych today, so hopefully I'll know the results of that in the next couple of weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by eyeateus
So, did you get a tentative job offer at the time you were scheduled for you med & psych? Did you get a possible drill tower start date?Quote:
Originally Posted by JLam77
When you get the call to go for your med/psych, you've effectively been given your conditional job offer. I did get an official letter from the fire department yesterday, though, after I had already taken my medical earlier this week. That was the first time I've gotten anything from the FD itself rather than the Personnel Dept.Quote:
Originally Posted by eyeateus
I spoke to someone in Recruit Services who said the next Drill Tower was scheduled for early August at 81's in Panorama City. The one after that will be at 40's in San Pedro, either in September or October.
Hi, I am new to this forum and aspiring to join LAFD.
Can anyone give some insight to the background procedure, as far as, does the investigator ask you questions or do you fill out a questioner. Do you have to take a polygraph test? etc.
Thanks!
Hi, I am new to this forum. Also, aspiring to join the LAFD team.
I have a question(s) with the background. Does it really take 4 hours and at what point to you take the polygraph test?
hey everyone!!! congrats JLAM!!! Well I just had my interview about two weeks ago and got my background packet that day!!!:) so I have my background interview next thursday, and was just wondering if anyone has any info on what this process is like and what I should expect these next couple of weeks? Thanks everyone!!!
What is the passing score on the written portion?
Drill Tower starts July 21!!!
Congrats Jlam!!!! Thats awesome man!!! So how long is the drill tower,and where does it take place?
Both.Quote:
Originally Posted by dookieFire
Not usually, but they reserve the right to do one.Quote:
Do you have to take a polygraph test? etc.
Thanks!
Just show up, fill out the forms completely and honestly, and follow the instructions you're given.Quote:
Originally Posted by ddkfiremedic
What to expect? A lot of waiting, mostly. It takes forever, but hopefully the end result is worth it.
Resist the temptation to call and check on your status. They'll get to you when they get to you.
18 weeks. They have 2 towers, one in Panorama City and one in San Pedro. The upcoming class is in Panorama City.Quote:
Originally Posted by ddkfiremedic
hey jlam quick question. On the backgound packet where it ask for references, how come they want only people only within 10 years of your age??? And do u think it would be a good idea to contact my past employers to let them know someone maybe contacting them??? thanks man for all the good info you give!
It's pass/failQuote:
Originally Posted by kiddbizkitt03
Good luck!Quote:
Originally Posted by JLam77
ddkfiremedic, I've been in the process now with LAFD for about 9 months and I'm about half way though my field investigation, so hopefully this answers your questions:Quote:
Originally Posted by ddkfiremedic
Since you've already provided family info, I would assume they want references from your peers. Your peers are typically within 10 years of your age. If you're assigned a BI they will ask your family and peers (friends) for additional references.
It's not a bad idea to give a heads up to your past employers but at this stage you may want to wait until you're selected for a field investigation. They won't contact anyone until you've actually been assigned a background investigator.