Los Santos Fire Department

Mission 

"The Los Santos Fire Department preserves life and property, promotes public safety and fosters economic growth through a commitment to prevention, preparedness, response and recovery as an all risk life safety response provider. To provide for the safety and health of the Southern San Andreas communities and our visitors through professional emergency response, fire prevention and public education. The mission of the Los Santos fire department is to protect the lives and property of the people of Los Santos and Red County from fires, natural disasters, and hazardous materials incidents; to save lives by providing emergency medical services; to prevent fires through prevention and education programs; and to provide a work environment that values health, wellness and cultural diversity and is free of harassment and discrimination." 

Foundation  

The first form of the Los Santos Fire Department was founded in 1820 and was known as the Los Santos County Forestry Department during its founding years. The Los Santos County Board of Supervisors enlisted the most know figure of the founding team, Christian J. Wilkins to lead the new department and directed him to establish a program for fire prevention and firefighting in the county. He succeeded in opening twenty fire stations, which served and continue to serve, towns and the unincorporated areas of Los Santos County. 

The state of Los Santos acquired its first "hook and ladder" truck for fire extinguishing. It proved to be too defective and was lacking to the needs of the city. It was sold to the city of Las Venturas. In 1856, another "hook and ladder" truck was purchased, serving in the city until 1881. In 1888, a third fire company was formed by the residents in the neighbourhood of Santa Maria Beach. It was given the name of "Hose No. 1". East Los Santos formed a hose company named "East Los Santos Hose No.2" five years later. The final volunteer company was formed in the fall of 1889 in the modern downtown area. This company was called "Downtown Hose No.3". All of these companies remained in service until February 10th, 1898, when the present paid fire department came into existence. 

Present 

LSFD Core Values 

• Service – Dedication to our Community 

• Professionalism – Honoring the Firefighter Oath 

• Integrity – Upholding moral and ethical conduct at all times 

• Respect – Embracing diversity and recognizing individual worth 

• Innovation – Taking creative risks to adapt and improve 

• Trust – Reliance on the integrity, strength and ability of our members 

Operating Principles 

• Operate through teamwork 

• Operate to position the department for the future. 

• Operate ethically and with integrity 

The Los Santos Fire Department (LSFD) is a full-spectrum life safety agency protecting more than four million people who live, work and play in America's second largest city. The men and women of your Los Santos Fire Department are proud to serve you. Every day, the LSFD responds to more than 1,112 emergency responses. Department Rescue Ambulances (RAs) transport more than 571 people to area hospitals each day. The firefighters in all 106 fire stations within the City respond to traffic accidents, strokes, heart attacks, and without question - fire. We are dedicated to your safety. And every day we come to work, we consider it a privilege to protect and serve you.The LSFD's 3,246 uniformed fire personnel protect life, property and the environment through their direct involvement in fire prevention, firefighting, emergency medical care, technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, disaster response, public education and community service. An equally committed non-sworn cadre of 353 professional support personnel provide technical and administrative expertise in their corresponding pursuit of the department's mission. A total of 1,000 uniformed firefighters (including 270 serving as Firefighter/Paramedics), are always on duty at fire department facilities citywide, including 106 neighborhood fire stations strategically located across the Department's 471 square-mile jurisdiction. The Los Santos Fire Department is currently lead by Fire Chief Thomas Payne. 

The Los Santos Fire Department will provide exceptional Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services by being metric driven, technologically sophisticated and community focused while reflecting the people we serve. 

Thomas Payne 

Fire Chief 

Dear fellows, friends and citizens of Los Santos 

My name is Thomas Payne and I am your newly appointed Fire Chief by the fire commisioner, after the previous Fire Chief Ms.Rae honorably retired from her duties on October, 2016. 

Firstly, I would like to personally thank Ms.Rae for her service in the department and I would like to express how much I liked working with this wonderful and courageous lady when 

I was a new member of the Commanding team at that period. I wish to former Chief Hailey Rae a happy retirement and a peaceful rest and assure her that I will continue our mission. 

I joined the Los Santos Fire Department at a young age in order to protect and help my fellow citizens from dangerous situations and served for more than fifteen years ever since. 

Personally, I have never seen being a firefighter as a profession only, but also viewed it as a way of life to be one of Los Santos' bravest. 

From this point, I am planning to use my experience and knowledge in order to take the right decisions for the fire department's greater good. Changes have been made, and there are 

many more coming. I would like to thank each and every one of my colleagues for supporting me all these years, as much as the fire comission and the city for giving me the  

opportunity to proudly serve as the Fire Chief of Los Santos. 

Amanda Milsap 

Firefighter I 

My name is Amanda Milsap and I am 26 years old. I have the rank of Firefighter I in the Los Santos Fire Department. I have studied medicine at San Fierro University of San Andreas. 

A few months before my examination on the university I sent in an application to the LSFD, and got accepted. As a trainee and probationary firefighter, I have been through different 

situations, it is kind of hard job physically but I have always dreamed about helping people. My duties as a Firefighter I, is to patrol as a regular ambulance, and be ready to assist 

other governmental department of Los Santos, as well the citizens if they are in trouble. I have some duties as a firefighter too, in these situations. I have to be ready with a truck and my equipment 

for calls, so we can respond as quick as possible. 

Christopher York 

Captain 

We serve our community proudly but protecting lives, property and the environment through effective education, prevention, prepardness and emergency response. 

The Los Santos Fire Department is commited to providing the highest quality fire protection, emergency medical and technical rescue services available to the residents of Los Santos whom we protect. 

CAREERS 

Civilians of the State of San Andreas are allowed to send an employment request (known as Recruitment Application) to become members of Los Santos Fire Department. 

If you have been a member of the Los Santos Fire Department, it is highly suggested that you go through the reinstatement process. After passing the application step of 

the Los Santos Fire Department, you will be invited over to an interview with one of the recruitment personnel. After passing the interview stage, you will be given further 

information regarding your training and examination. 

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS 

• Must reply to all questions with accurate information (Falsification of information will lead to an automatic denial) 

• Must be at least 18 years old 

• Must possess a clean criminal record 

• Must have a high school diploma 

• Must have a valid US citizenship 

• (( Must possess at least one account with 8 TLS ))