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 ...
Los Angeles will face another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds this week
After a weekend of reprieve allowing fire teams to continue making progress battling the deadly infernos burning in Los ...
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 ...
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.
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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 ...
‘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 ...
LA fire victims fear rebuilding ordeal. Some will not do it
"Oh no. Hell no. That fire took everything out of me," said Karen Myles, 66. "I’m going to fly away somewhere, somewhere nice ...
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 ...
No, LA Fire Department isn't using women's handbags to put out fires | Fact check
The LAFD said the footage shows its team putting out a fire using canvas bags, which are part of the department's standard ...
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.
LA Times Today: Did Mayor Karen Bass really cut the fire department budget? The answer gets tricky
L.A. Fire chief Kristin Crowley pointed the finger at Mayor Karen Bass and budget cuts to the L.A. Fire Department. And she’s ...
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Ex-La Habra Heights deputy fire chief accused of posing as officer takes plea deal
Timothy Michael Peel pleaded no contest on Jan. 10, 2025 to one misdemeanor count of impersonating an investigator.