23 Before-And-After Shots That Capture The True Horror Of The LA Fires
In a news conference Thursday morning, Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin M. Crowley described the situation as catastrophic ...
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 ...
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.
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Los Angeles mayor's office, fire department rebut speculation chief was dismissed
The Los Angeles Fire Department rebutted the speculation that its chief, Kristin Crowley, had been dismissed on Friday as crews continue to battle the wildfires burning across the region.
LA fire chief warned Mayor Karen Bass last month that budget cuts would impact department’s ability to fight wildfires
The budget, approved last year by Bass, cut mainly administrative jobs but also axed about $7 million from its overtime ...
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LA Fire Chief Says City Failed Her Department: ‘We Expect There’s Gonna Be Water’ in Hydrants
Hydrants in Pacific Palisades and other areas were empty or nearly empty as first responders attempted to battle the blazes in dry conditions this week.
Did Budget Cuts Affect Emergency Response To L.A. Wildfires? What To Know About Funding To City’s Fire Department.
The Los Angeles mayor said none of the budget cuts could have impacted the city’s response to ongoing wildfires.
Amid Wildfires, Los Angeles' Fire Department Appoints Kristin Crowley As Its First Female & LGBTQ+ Chief
Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, the first female and LGBTQ head of the Los Angeles Fire Department, has encountered significant ...
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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 ... "We took an oath to serve the public before ourselves and even before our families." "So with that, I want to ...
James Woods blasts Los Angeles fire chief for diversity push—while evacuating his home
As devastating wildfires tear through southern California, burning thousands of acres and forcing tens of thousands to ...