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The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last month it would make it harder to respond to emergencies.
Mayor Karen Bass, left, Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, right, and Police Chief Jim McDonnell, behind, address the media at a Jan. 11 wildfire press briefing. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley was the subject of a blistering five-page letter from current and retired LAFD Bravest demanding she step aside immediately after failing to properly manage ...
The rank of an officer in an American fire department is most commonly denoted by a number of speaking trumpets, a reference to a megaphone-like device used in the early days of the fire service, although typically called "bugle" in today's parlance. Ranks proceed from one (lieutenant) to five (fire chief) bugles.
The latter can refer to a fire chief or to an overseer who works for the local government. "Chief fire officer" is the usual title in the United Kingdom. Traditionally, a fire chief in Scotland was known as a "fire master", but this was changed in 2006. The definition of the term fire officer varies by country, but generally refers to all ...
Robert S. Tucker (born March 16, 1970) is an American businessman and philanthropist who is currently serving as the 35th Commissioner of the New York City Fire Department. [1] [2] He was chairman and CEO of T&M USA, a security and investigative services company based in New York City. He is the grandson of American operatic tenor Richard Tucker.
Kelly referenced reports from LA smoke-eaters who said fire hydrants they were trying to tap to fight the wild flames were coming up dry as the Pacific Palisades inferno raged uncontrollably.
Department Chief John Hodgens issued a warning about an investigation by the Bureau of Investigation and urged those who participated to come clean. [8] On July 13, 2024, Commissioner Kavanagh announced her resignation, intending to stay in her position to help with the transition until a suitable replacement is found. [9]