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 ...
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 Fire Chief Kristin Crowley accused of firing employee for exposing financial misconduct, harassment in new suit
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is being sued by a former longtime employee who said she was fired for speaking up ...
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The Los Angeles Fire Chief at the Center of the Storm
Kristin Crowley, who is taking flack for her diversity efforts, has publicly criticized city cuts to her department.
LA’s fire chief is at the center of a public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage
Kristin Crowley, who was elevated to Los Angeles fire chief in 2022, has become a vocal critic of Mayor Karen Bass' handling ...
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LA's fire chief engages in a public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage
The wildfire in Pacific Palisades that has burned more than 5,000 structures has put leaders on the defensive and led LA fire ...
Los Angeles mayor's office, fire department push back against speculation chief was dismissed
The Los Angeles Fire Department refuted speculation that its chief, Kristin Crowley, had been dismissed as crews continue to ...
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Fire chief Kristin Crowley balances criticism and crisis in Los Angeles wildfire fight
Kristin Crowley, Los Angeles’ first female and openly gay fire chief, faces criticism amid Pacific Palisades wildfires, ...
No, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass didn't oust fire chief | Fact check
The fire chief spoke at a press briefing with Mayor Karen Bass after her supposed ouster. The department said claims of her firing are false.
A month before fires, L.A. fire chief warned budget cuts were hampering emergency response
The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last ...
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 ...