Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass terminated Fire Chief Kristin Crowley following criticism regarding the city's response to a devastating firestorm, the worst in the city’s history. Bass stated that Crowley's failure to adequately prepare her department was a major factor, alongside her refusal to conduct an after-action investigation post-disaster. Tensions escalated when Crowley publicly criticized the administration for underfunding the fire department, leading to speculation about her position following a heated meeting with the mayor. This incident underscores the challenges faced by leadership in managing public safety amidst such emergencies.
Mayor Karen Bass dismissed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing failed preparations for a devastating fire as an urgent need for new leadership in public safety.
Crowley claims the Bass administration underfunded the fire department and failed to provide adequate warnings prior to the destructive Palisades fire.
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