Kristin Crowley, LAFD and the Fire Chief

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.
Mayor 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Bass ousts LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley
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LA fire union prez blasts Mayor Karen Bass for axing chief Kristin Crowley over wildfire response: ‘Scapegoat’
The Los Angeles Fire Department union boss blasted Mayor Karen Bass for firing department Chief Kristin Crowley, claiming the head firefighter was being used as a “scapegoat” for the
Bass Under Fire for Sacking LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley; Others Support Move
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is touting the support of some top officials for her firing of Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley, while others including the head of fire department’s union and at least one City Council member are assailing the mayor’s unusual move.
LA Mayor Karen Bass fires LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley 'effective immediately'
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday afternoon said she met with and removed LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley "effective immediately."
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Looking back at Kristin Crowley's career following her dismissal as LAFD's chief
Eyewitness News looks back at Kristin Crowley's career after Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass terminated her as LAFD Chief.
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Bass' relationship with LAFD, county supervisor strained by wildfire response
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to Mayor Bass' claims that Chief Crowley didn't notify her about the major wind ...