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Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley issues statement following her removal
A day after Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced the firing of former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, the ousted leader broke her silence and issued a statement regarding her leadership.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass removes LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley over handling of Palisades fire
Bass has appointed former Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva as interim fire chief. Villanueva served with the LAFD for 41 years before retiring in September 2024.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday she has fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing in part her response to last month’s devastating Palisades wildfire, among the most destructive in California’s history.
Los Angeles Mayor Removes Fire Chief, Blaming Her for Lack of Preparation
Mayor Karen Bass criticized Kristin Crowley for sending firefighters home before a blaze devastated the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Firefighters Demand Los Angeles Fire Chief be Reinstated
In addition to union firefighters, Los Angeles Women in Fire support the ousted fire chief, and say she's the most qualified to lead the department.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Kristin Crowley as city’s fire chief
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday, Feb. 21, removed Kristin Crowley as the city’s fire chief, ending weeks of speculation about Crowley’s future as head of the L.A. Fire Department – though Crowley will remain in a lower position with the fire department.
Former LAFD Fire Chief Kristin Crowley breaks her silence after being terminated by Mayor Bass
Kirstin Crowley made her first public statement Saturday since being removed as the Los Angeles Fire Department Chief by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sacks fire chief who said city failed residents in wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday announced that she was removing Fire Chief Kristin Crowley weeks after Crowley criticized Bass and other LA leaders over the wildfires.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires fire chief, cites poor wildfire response
(The Center Square) – Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing Crowley’s placing firefighters off duty and the chief’s alleged refusal to conduct an after-action fire report.
Fallout continues after Mayor Bass removes Crowley as fire chief
Bass appointed former LAFD Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva as the department's interim chief. On Monday, Bass' office said in a statement that it will lead a national search for a new chief and that Bass will speak directly with firefighters and Angelenos about what they're looking for.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief over tensions during deadly blazes
Mayor Karen Bass on Friday ousted Fire Chief Kristin Crowley amid tensions between the two over the way this year's deadly fires were handled.
'A political decision': Los Angeles official slams mayor's ousting of fire chief
Los Angeles Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez told USA TODAY that Kristin Crowley should appeal her firing. Mayor Karen Bass said ...
Ex-Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley breaks silence after being terminated by mayor
Kristin Crowley made her first public statement Saturday since being removed as the Los Angeles Fire Department Chief by Los ...
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LA fire chief said dept. was lacking resources months before LA wildfires
Months before the January wildfires broke out, former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley sounded the alarm about the department's lack of resources.