Kristin Crowley, LAFD

LA City Council votes 13-2 against Kristin Crowley's appeal to be reinstated as LAFD chief
At a special meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Los Angeles City Council voted against Kristin Crowley's appeal to be reinstated​ as LAFD chief, after she was removed by Mayor Karen Bass last month.
Former L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley made her case to the City Council on Tuesday for why she believes her firing wasn't warranted. March 4, 2025.
Fired LAFD Chief Crowley Accused of Purposefully Understaffing Before Wildfires
Crowley, who appealed her dismissal on Feb. 27, still serves on the LAFD. Hawkins said shortly after he shared his concerns with Williams, the deputy mayor was accused of a making a bomb threat to city hall and relieved of his post.
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.
Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley to attend appeal to be reinstated
Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley will appear publicly for the first time Tuesday since being fired by Mayor Karen Bass over her handling of the Palisades Fire.
Former LAFD Fire Chief Kristin Crowley breaks her silence after being terminated by Mayor Bass
Kristin Crowley made her first public statement Saturday since being removed as the Los Angeles Fire Department Chief by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Texts to, from Kristin Crowley show coordination efforts during LA's wildfires
Text messages sent to and from former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley leading up to LA County’s disastrous wildfires and the weeks after show the coordination and direction from multiple agencies to protect residents to their best abilities.
Texts show how LAFD Chief Crowley, L.A. officials coordinated during wildfires
Some text messages have come to light showing how Los Angeles officials, including the now-former fire chief Kristin Crowley, coordinated the response to the Palisades Fire.
ABC7 On Your Side obtains texts sent to and from former LAFD Chief Crowley during LA wildfires
Late at night on Jan. 6, Los Angeles Emergency Management Department General Manager Carol Parks sent a text message wishing Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley a happy New Year. "It's my first opportunity to send this Public Safety leadership text,
Los Angeles City Council denies former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley’s appeal
I’m going to continue to advocate to get LAFD to where we need to go,” Crowley said as she left the Council Chamber.
Former fire chief Kristin Crowley loses bid to get her job back, winning just two votes
Crowley’s bid to get her job back was almost certain to fail, given the fact that she needed 10 votes. Her only support came from Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Traci Park.
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Los Angeles fire chief ousted after the city's most destructive wildfire fails to get her job back
Former Chief Kristen Crowley appealed to the City Council to reverse Bass' decision, which followed finger-pointing between Crowley and City Hall over the wildfire devastation and the fire ...
Los Angeles fire chief dismissed after historic wildfire seeks to regain position
The former Los Angeles fire chief ousted by Mayor Karen Bass after the most destructive wildfire in city history is seeking ...
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 ...
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 ...