The Los Angeles City Council rejected former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley’s appeal on Tuesday to reinstate her title as the department’s head, leaving the public to wonder ...

Kristen Crowley, the first female Fire Marshal of Los Angeles oversees fire prevention and public safety. From aspiring surgeon to top firefighter, she rose through the ranks with purpose. Her story ...

Months after the most destructive wildfire in modern Los Angeles history, Mayor Karen Bass is seeking to add scores of new ...

The LAFD has not answered questions about exactly which engines were unusable and what was wrong with them. And city ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley spoke out Tuesday morning before a City Council meeting where councilmembers are expected to consider her appeal to ...

How the conflict between two key leaders played out, each side's accusations and what the LAFD budget numbers reveal.

After days of heightened tensions among Los Angeles city leaders, Kristin Crowley is now appealing Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her as LAFD chief. Crowley announced her decision in a ...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, standing with members of the city council, announced the removal of LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley over her handling of the Palisades Fire. Feb. 21, 2025. Los Angeles ...

Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley announced on Thursday, Feb. 27, that she has formally appealed her removal by Mayor Karen Bass, escalating an already contentious political battle.

Former LAFD Fire Chief Kristin Crowley leaves the L.A. City Council chambers after loosing her appeal to get job back during Tuesday’s council meeting on March 4, 2025. Mayor Karen Bass fired ...