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 ...
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Construction starting soon on new $12M fire station on Grand Rapids’ southeast side
The new station will be located just blocks from where a suspected arson fire engulfed a building this weekend.
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 ...
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.
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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.
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Newberry Fire Chief arrested for drinking and driving in an organ transport truck
Newberry Fire Chief Mike Vogel was placed on administrative leave after he was arrested in Ocala on DUI charges.