Former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley loses her bid to get her job back
The Los Angeles City Council has rejected former fire chief Christine Crowley’s bid to regain his job of leading one of the nation’s largest fire departments over fierce objections from the firefighters’ union. The council voted 13-2 for Crawley’s reinstatement on Tuesday, handing Mayor Karen Bass a much-needed political victory and a show of support […]
Former LAFD chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal
Former Los Angeles fire chief Christine Crowley took the surprising step Thursday to dismiss Mayor Karen Bass’ decision for her performance in a devastating wildfire that destroyed many of the Pacific Ocean’s Pallisards. An appeal that requires approval from 10 out of 15 city councillors is unlikely to be successful. But that will almost certainly […]
L.A. fire chief Kristin Crowley responds to ouster by Bass
Exiled Los Angeles Fire Chief Christine Crowley struck a defensive tone on Saturday, informing him of dangerous situations and Karen Bass for not activating hundreds of firefighters ahead of the deadly Pallisard flames. She made her first statement after being demoted to mayor. “As the fire chief, I have made sure they can take care […]
Bass says LAFD Chief Crowley failed to warn her about fire risk
In the weeks since Pallisard’s fire broke out, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has been repeatedly questioned as to why she set out for Ghana as the dangerous winds became increasingly concerned. This week, Bass and her office made their first remarks about her decision, holding Los Angeles Fire Department chief Christine Crowley and others […]
Bass ousts L.A. fire chief Crowley, saying LAFD needs ‘new leadership’
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has fired Los Angeles Fire Department Christine Crowley over handling the Chief’s Pallisard fire. “I have removed Christine Crowley as fire chief, acting in the best interests of the public safety of Los Angeles, and for the sake of running the Los Angeles Fire Department,” Bus said in a statement […]
