Los Angeles Times18d
L.A.’s fire chief generated controversy — and fierce loyalty — while the city burned
when Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley suddenly seemed to crack. “Three years I’ve been in this seat, I’ve sounded the alarm — we need more,” Crowley told Fox LA’s Gigi Graciette ...
Los Angeles Times18d
Firefighter union rallies behind LAFD chief, denounces unsigned attack on her performance
The union that represents more than 3,000 Los Angeles city firefighters renewed its support for Fire Chief Kristin Crowley on Friday, denouncing an anonymous letter that accused her of mishandling ...
The New York Times19d
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 the city better prepared? By Shawn Hubler and Alexandra Berzon ...
ABC720d
Rumor that LA Fire Chief Crowley was fired is false, according to Mayor's office
The rumor that Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley was fired is false, according to Mayor Karen Bass' office. Chief Crowley also did not quit. LAFD issued the following statement ...
ABC720d
Palisades Fire: LAFD chief addresses pre-deployment decisions prior to blaze
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley Wednesday defended pre-deployment decisions made by the agency prior to last week's devastating windstorm that fanned the ...
New York Post20d
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 months of egregious misconduct by the chief and another top official ...
Fox News22d
Los Angeles wildfires: 'Life-threatening,' powerful winds bring elevated fire risk
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said Tuesday that “life-threatening and destructive and widespread winds” are in the region, which could fuel the growth of new or existing ...
Yahoo News22d
Megyn Kelly Melts Down Over Women Firefighters in Bonkers Rant
Conservative critics have pointed to the fire department’s leadership team, particularly Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, who is openly gay, Deputy Chief Kristine Larson and training commander Jaime Brown, ...
Mother Jones22d
The Los Angeles Fire Chief at the Center of the Storm
Kristin Crowley was appointed Los Angeles fire chief in 2022 at a time of turmoil in a department consumed by complaints of rampant hazing, harassment, and discrimination among its 3,400-member ranks.
Metro Weekly22d
Lesbian Fire Chief Blamed for L.A. Wildfires by Conservatives
Right-wing commentators have blamed the devastating Southern California wildfires on Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, claiming that she has prioritized implementing pro-diversity ...
NBC New York24d
LA's fire chief engages in a public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage
Kristin Crowley was elevated to Los Angeles fire chief in 2022 at a time of turmoil in a department consumed by complaints of rampant hazing, harassment and discrimination among its 3,400-member ...