Head of Los Angeles Fire Department

L.A. fire chief meets with mayor after saying the city failed her agency
Kristin Crowley, in multiple interviews, drew a connection between budget cuts to her department and the city’s struggle to combat the wildfires.
L.A. Fire Chief: Yes, The City Of Los Angeles Failed The Fire Department
As California's wildfires continue to spread, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley criticized the city's decision to cut more than $17 million in funding for the department, and says that the city let her and her firefighters down.
Head of Los Angeles Fire Department: the city let us down
Chief Kristin Crowley on Friday said the city's administration let the LAFD down, as major wildfires continue to ravage the city. The $17 million cut in the budget for the fire department is having a negative impact on her agency's ability to fight fires,
Los Angeles Fire Chief: City Failed Residents with Fire Department Budget Cuts
California governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of an independent investigation into the L.A. Department of Water and Power.
Who Is Kristin Crowley? Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Wave of Anger
The anger comes as authorities said the four fires, which have burned almost 4,000 acres, have not yet been contained.
Amid Palisades fire, Los Angeles' first LGBTQ+ fire chief is proving lesbians get it done
Firefighters are currently trying to stop the Pacific Palisades area fire, led by lesbian Fire Chief Kristen Crowley.
L.A. fire chief says city failed her agency
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley told Fox 11 that the city had failed her department, saying budget cuts had hampered their ability to respond to the fires.
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 it's residents after failing to properly fund the fire department.
LA fire chief lashes out at City Hall over fire preparedness; Newsom demands probe of water issues
Business manager at DWP union said ‘It’s unacceptable that the reservoir was empty for almost a year for a minor repair.” ...
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LAFD refutes rumours of fire chief Kristin Crowley's dismissal
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has refuted claims that Fire Chief Kristin Crowley was dismissed on Friday amid ...
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‘I Warned, I Rang The Bell’: LA Fire Chief Details How ‘Devastating’ Cuts Led To ‘Horrific’ Wildfire
Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeared on CNN Friday and said that city officials’ decisions hindered her ...
Karen Bass Denies Dismissing L.A. Fire Chief: 'This Is False'
The mayor's office told Newsweek on Friday that "The priority remains fighting these fires and protecting Angelenos." ...
Newsom orders investigation into dry fire hydrants that hampered firefighting in L.A.
Gov. Gavin Newsom orders independent investigation into how the loss of water pressure left fire hydrants dry, hindering ...
Los Angeles mayor faces backlash over wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly dodged questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ...