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Damaged engines didn’t affect Palisades firefight. But they point to a larger problem
The service records show a broader problem: the city’s longtime reliance on an aging fleet of engines that cycle in and out ...
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Investigation reveals broken fire engines had no impact on battling LA wildfire
Despite former Los Angeles Fire Department Kristin Crowley broken fire engines, and a lack of mechanics to fix them, as a ...
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Former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley loses bid to get her job back, winning just two votes
The Los Angeles City Council rejected former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley’s bid to get her job back, despite fierce support for her from the firefighters’ union. The council voted 13 to 2 ...
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Fired LAFD chief loses appeal of dismissal after making her case to LA City Council
Former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley lost an appeal to get her old job back in a hearing Tuesday before the City Council that included the 25-year department veteran's first ...
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Ex-LA fire chief Kristin Crowley's appeal over Bass firing denied by city council
Kristin Crowley addressed city council on Tuesday in an effort to get her job back as LAFD Chief. The council voted to deny her appeal for reinstatement. Last month, LA Mayor Karen Bass removed ...
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Kristin Crowley appeals Mayor Karen Bass' decision to remove her as fire chief
In a letter to the Los Angeles City Council, Kristin Crowley filed her formal appeal to reverse Mayor Karen Bass' decision to remove her as fire chief. "I look forward to hearing from you about ...
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Former Los Angeles fire chief appeals controversial ousting that came in wake of wildfires
LOS ANGELES − Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is appealing her controversial firing at the hands of Mayor Karen Bass, according to local reports. Crowley notified the city council ...
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Kristin Crowley appeals Los Angeles mayor's decision to terminate her as LAFD chief
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has started the appeal process following Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her a week ago. Her decision to appeal comes after Bass’ decision has ...
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Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal over deadly fires
LA Mayor Karen Bass removed her from the post on Friday. Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is appealing her dismissal, nearly a week after Mayor Karen Bass removed her from the top ...
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LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley accused of firing employee for exposing financial misconduct, harassment in new suit
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley was named in a lawsuit filed by a former longtime employee who said she spoke up about months of egregious misconduct by the chief and another top official ...
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'A political decision': Los Angeles official slams mayor's ousting of fire chief
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez is calling for former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley to appeal her firing by Mayor Karen Bass. Rodriguez argues that Crowley's firing was "scapegoating ...
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Kristin Crowley appeals Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her as LAFD chief
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has started the appeal process following Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her a week ago. Her decision to appeal comes after Bass’ decision has ...