Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley issues statement

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 Monday, Feb 24, that he encouraged the mayor to “separate” from the now-former chief weeks ago.
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.
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.
'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 Crowley was fired for "public safety."
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.
Ex-Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley breaks silence after being terminated by mayor
Kirstin Crowley made her first public statement Saturday since being removed as the Los Angeles Fire Department Chief by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Mayor Bass fires Kristin Crowley as LAFD chief after tensions over LA fires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley Friday following weeks of tensions that mounted over preparations for the deadly Los Angeles wildfires in January.
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.
Kristin Crowley speaks out after being terminated as LAFD's Chief
Kirstin Crowley made her first public statement Saturday since being removed as the Fire Department Chief by Mayor Karen Bass.
Mayor Karen Bass fires LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley 'effective immediately'
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she met with and removed LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley "effective immediately."
Mayor Bass removes Kristin Crowley as LAFD Chief
During a press conference Friday afternoon, Bass said Crowley was asked to do an after-action report on the fires but refused, so she was let go.
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Bass ousts L.A. fire chief, saying LAFD needs new leadership
Crowley did not immediately respond to a request for comment about her dismissal. LAFD spokesperson Erik Scott said the department was “aware of the mayor’s announcement” and had “no ...
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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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Former LAFD Chief responds to dismissal
A day after her dismissal, former LAFD chief Kristin Crowley has issued a response, saying she "based my actions and decisions on taking care of our firefighters so that they could take care of our ...