L.A.’s fire chief generated controversy — and fierce loyalty — while the city burned
Critics of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley — a gay woman leading an overwhelmingly male department — call her a “DEI ...
LAFD Bravest demand fire chief resign in blistering letter: ‘Best for the citizens of LA’
Former and current LAFD members also blasted Crowley for letting over 125 senior commanders retire under her watch, creating ...
Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Calls for Resignation
As a disastrous fire continues to burn on the city’s west side, some are calling Chief Kristin Crowley to account: Why wasn’t ...
LA mayor's office silent on deputy who was in charge of fire dept., placed on leave for alleged bomb threat
L.A. Deputy Mayor Brian Williams was placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into an alleged bomb threat three ...
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LA fire chief, with $654,000 annual salary sued by whistleblower who called out her failure to lead
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has reportedly been hit with a lawsuit by a former top official who called out alleged ...
LA fires live updates: Mayor names chief recovery officer, plans outside probe
At least 24 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires, fueled ...
LA’s fire chief is at the center of a public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage
The devastating wildfire in Pacific Palisades has put leaders on the defensive and led to a public spat over resources.
LA fire chief Kristin Crowley accused of firing employee for exposing financial misconduct, harassment in new suit
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley was named in a lawsuit filed by a former longtime employee who said she spoke up about ...
LA fire chief says city failed residents in wildfire prep, budget cuts: 'Screaming to be properly funded'
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said that the City of Los Angeles failed its residents after failing to ...
LA officials were warned about budget cuts to fire department: 'Someone will die'
Several people are on record sounding the alarm that the Los Angeles Fire Department did not have the resources it needs ...
Cal Fire Chief: 'Weeks' Needed to Extinguish LA Wildfires Fully
Cal Fire's David Acuña warned that challenging terrain, suburban hazards and winds could prolong the emergency for weeks.
‘Beyond the brink’: Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America
A CNN analysis of the 10 largest US cities and other comparable departments shows the Los Angeles Fire Department is less ...