L.A. Fire Chief Dismissed Amid Controversy Over Handling of Devastating January Wildfires
Mayor Bass cited mismanagement and refusal to conduct a post-fire report as reasons for Fire Chief Crowley's removal.
LA Mayor Dismisses Fire Chief Over Response to Most Destructive Wildfire in City History Last Month
Six weeks after devastating wildfires, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousted the city’s fire chief amid a public rift over preparations for the fires and finger-pointing between the chief and City Hall
LA mayor removes fire chief over wildfire response
Citing the city's response to the region's devastating wildfires, Los Angeles Mayor Karen removed Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley from her role at the department.
Los Angeles removes fire chief in wake of massive wildfires
Los Angeles Fire Chef Kristin Crowley has been removed from her position by Mayor Karen Bass after wildfires that killed dozens and destroyed hundreds of homes.
LA Mayor Ousts Fire Chief Over Response To Destructive Wildfire
Six weeks after the start of the most destructive wildfire in city history, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousted the fire chief Friday amid a public rift over preparations for a potential blaze and finger-pointing between the chief and City Hall over responsibility for the devastation.
Los Angeles mayor removes fire chief over handling of wildfires
The fires killed more than two dozen people and destroyed or damaged more than 16,000 structures, charring an area bigger than Paris.
'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 ...
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Shocking Details of Slain Fire Chief's Murder Revealed, Begged Wife Not to Let Her Die: Docs
A new arrest warrant featured audio and video footage the evening of Cal Fire captain Rebecca Marodi's murder, giving more ...
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Before the latest firestorm, LA had been warned that its Fire Department is too small
A memo from the now-former fire chief warned of ongoing staffing shortages and long response times. But Kristin Crowley was ...
2 Delray fire chiefs cleared after investigation into suspended licenses spurred by Brightline crash
An investigation into how a Delray Beach Fire Rescue employee was operating vehicles with a suspended driver’s license, ...
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 ...
LA Council president backs mayor’s decision to remove Crowley as fire chief
Days after Mayor Karen Bass ousted Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley, the L.A. City Council president said on ...
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 ...
Complaints against former Smyrna Fire Chief filed ahead of retirement
Smyrna Fire Chief William "Bill" Culbertson retired Feb. 1 after facing a town government investigation on about behavior complaints.
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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.
LA Times Today: Bass says LAFD Chief Crowley failed to warn her about fire risk
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Voters to decide on new Montrose Township fire department millage in May
In its first year, the millage would raise an estimated $178,581 which would be used to cover the cost of emergency vehicle ...
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Wyandotte Trench Collapse: Fire chief 'not aware' of shoring before workers became trapped
Two workers who were trapped after a trench collapsed while conducting sewer work in Wyandotte were rescued Tuesday night; ...