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Welcome to the new Beverly Hills Firefighters' Association website. The purpose of this association is to provide its members with representation and assistance at all levels. We have a diverse group and promote an inclusive organization. We encourage good relationships with City Management, Department Administration, Citizens, Police and Fire colleague Associations, local charities and civic organizations and our greater Beverly Hills community. We will continue to be committed to our members and the citizens of Beverly Hills. Again, welcome to our web site. Captain Dennis Andrews, BHFA Board President

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  • How many firefighters respond on each vehicle? Why?

    As our commitment to provide the best service, all of the Beverly Hills Fire Department's emergency units are "staffed" with set minimums. Our fire engines are staffed with 4 firefighting personnel and the truck with 5; historically called "4-man engines and 5-man trucks" throughout the industry. Our command vehicle is staffed with the battalion chief and engineer as his staff assistant. Our paramedic rescues are staffed with two firefighter/paramedics.

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  • What is the difference between the BHFD and the BHFA?

    There are 77 firefighters that are employed with the Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD) all of which maintain membership to an organization called the Beverly Hills Firefighters' Association (BHFA). As dues paying members they receive representation by an elected Board of Directors for the purpose of advancing interests in wages, benefits and working conditions. In other words, the BHFA is the men and women that make up the department. The BHFA supports its community in ways that the BHFD cannot.

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  • How much do you weigh with all of your gear?

    For any potential fire call we carry between 70-80 pounds of protective gear. This consists of rubber steel toe boots, fire resistive pants and jacket, various tools, helmet, and a SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus). The SCBA is an air bottle attached to a backpack harness which provides the firefighter clean, cool, breathable air through a series of regulators. The bottle is pressurized to 4500 psi and is able to supply between 20-30 minutes of breathable air under rigorous work conditions.

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  • What does it mean to be a rookie?

    In Beverly Hills every single firefighter goes through a one year probationary period in which we are constantly being trained and tested. The testing portion consists of a 6 month and 10 month manipulative and written exam, as well as monthly quizzes. The rookie is also responsible for presenting a daily “drill” on either a specific tool or task. He or she researches, studies, practices and then finally presents a 10-15 minute drill in which the entire station personnel watch and then will ask follow up questions.

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  • What is the difference between a fire engine and a fire truck?

    A fire engine carries a variety of different diameter hose. Some of this is to transport water from the fire hydrant to the fire engine, and others to fight fire. The engine also has a centrifugal pump capable of pumping 1,500 gpm, and a tank that carries 500 gallons of water. The engine is also equipped with all the paramedic equipment needed for any type of medical aid call. The engine has one captain, an engineer (driver), a firefighter, and one firefighter/paramedic.

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