LA Fire Chief Embroiled in Heated Dispute with City Hall Amid Wildfire Crisis
2025-01-12
The Independent
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is at the center of a public spat with City Hall as the city battles raging wildfires. Appointed in 2022, Crowley has been tasked with reforming a department plagued by allegations of hazing, harassment, and discrimination within its 3,400-member workforce. With the city's wildfire season worsening, the dispute raises concerns about the department's ability to respond effectively. The LA Fire Department is working to address these issues, with a focus on creating a safer and more inclusive work environment, utilizing crisis management and fire safety measures, and improving emergency response times.