<p>Current and former officials with the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) are calling for LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley to resign immediately.</p>
<p>In a 5-page letter that includes no signatures, several current and former chief officers – which includes battalion chiefs, assistant chiefs, and deputy chiefs – blamed Crowley for the poor response to the California wildfires, NewsNation <a href="https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/west/lafd-chief-attack-deadly-wildfires/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.</p>
<p>“Chief, please focus on your current duties and responsibilities which currently should be focused on mitigating and stabilizing the Palisades fire,” the officials wrote in a letter obtained by NewsNation’s Rich McHugh. “Your outburst regarding the budget and the statement that the ‘City failed the LAFD’ was ill-advised, poorly timed and took away from the most important issue, the Palisades fire.”</p>
<p>The letter is referring to Crowley’s comments on January 10, when she told reporters that city officials failed her department. Crowley also <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/l-a-fire-chief-warned-democrat-mayor-bass-budget-cuts-severely-limited-fire-response" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wrote a memo</a> to L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, on December 4, 2024, arguing that Bass’ nearly $18 million in cuts to the fire department “severely limited the department’s capacity to prepare for, train for, and respond to large-scale emergencies, including wildfires.”</p>
<p>“Without this funding, pilot compliance and readiness are jeopardized, and aerial firefighting capabilities are diminished,” Crowley added.</p>
<p>The fire officials who now demand Crowley’s resignation claim she had “been aware of the budget issues of the LAFD prior to your appointment as Fire Chief [in March 2022],” yet she only now complains about those issues.</p>
<p>“Please do not be disingenuous as we know better,” the officials wrote. “You went along with the budget cuts and now that they have come back to haunt you, you appear to be in [cover your a**] mode.”</p>
<p><a href="https://get.dailywire.com/subscribe/plus/?_gl=1*1lail3r*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MzIyMDEyNDkuQ2owS0NRaUEwZnU1QmhEUUFSSXNBTVhVQk9JSkM0VnNsMFVreURxYXUxVWVEVWdOdjZkNzR2Y1pEeEZQeHVBcGl2R3BLaTdBMjVzT1p5TWFBdG1nRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*NDUxNDQ0NzYwLjE3MzY3ODI2NDY.*_ga*MTc2NzM0NDQ2NS4xNzI4OTA5Nzkx*_ga_CZKR9ZYKJP*MTczNjk1NzYwMy4zNDAuMS4xNzM2OTU3NzE2LjYwLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://get.dailywire.com/subscribe/plus/?_gl%3D1*1lail3r*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MzIyMDEyNDkuQ2owS0NRaUEwZnU1QmhEUUFSSXNBTVhVQk9JSkM0VnNsMFVreURxYXUxVWVEVWdOdjZkNzR2Y1pEeEZQeHVBcGl2R3BLaTdBMjVzT1p5TWFBdG1nRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*NDUxNDQ0NzYwLjE3MzY3ODI2NDY.*_ga*MTc2NzM0NDQ2NS4xNzI4OTA5Nzkx*_ga_CZKR9ZYKJP*MTczNjk1NzYwMy4zNDAuMS4xNzM2OTU3NzE2LjYwLjAuMA..&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1737044212122000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3mp2MZNwEXBk00lKmCtOss"><b>CELEBRATE #47 WITH 47% OFF DAILYWIRE+ MEMBERSHIPS + A FREE $20 GIFT</b></a></p>
<p>The officials then lay out 11 things they say have occurred under Crowley’s watch, including a lack of mechanics and updated equipment. The officials also complain about “lawsuits filed by females, minorities and command officers related to retaliation, harassment and hostile work environment issues.” When Crowley was appointed in 2022, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/lafd-fire-chief-says-dei-is-a-top-priority" target="_blank" rel="noopener">she promised</a> to focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), but such focus often leads to the very same lawsuits the officials now complain about. The DEI priorities could also lead to positions being filled without sufficient merit, potentially making the fire department less prepared to fight fires.</p>
<p>Without acknowledging the role that DEI has played in the lawsuits, the officials who called for Crowley’s resignation also pointed to the promotion of Kristine Larson to deputy chief, “despite [Crowley] knowing about her lack of professionalism and lack of emotional intelligence. The officials then cite Larson’s <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/lafd-asst-chief-if-i-have-to-carry-a-man-out-of-a-fire-he-got-himself-in-the-wrong-place" target="_blank" rel="noopener">statement</a> that if a man needed her to carry him out of a fire, “he got himself in the wrong place.”</p>
<p>NewsNation reported that around 100 current and former fire officials have received the letter, including Crowley. John Knox, a veteran fire official who was fired after refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, told NewsNation that the current situation involving the wildfires is a “complete and utter lack of leadership.” He also blamed the lack of preparations on Crowley.</p>
<p>A spokesman with the LAFD wrote in an email on Thursday that Crowley was unable to respond to the letter as she is “focused on mitigating the fires,” The New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/los-angeles-fire-chief-kristin-crowley.html#:~:text=A%20Jan.%2013%20letter%20signed,page%20letter%20read%20in%20part." target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.</p>

<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

Current, Former Los Angeles Fire Officials Call For Chief’s Resignation In Unsigned Letter

CONTINUE READING

‘Dangerous Precedent’: Court Sides With University Over Jury in False Rape Defamation Case

Trevor Bauer Wins Lawsuit Against False Accuser. Will The MLB Take Him Back?

Trump Admin Bans Illegal Immigrants From Getting Taxpayer-Backed Mortgages

Texas Man Arrested After Video Allegedly Shows Him Ramming ATV Into Tesla

Kristi Noem Tours El Salvador’s Gang Prison Before Threatening To Deport More Criminals

Columbia Anti-Israel Group Reactivated Instagram Account Just Before Oct. 7 Attack, Lawsuit Says

News

California

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Fire Department

U.S.

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Evening Wire: Lebanon Ceasefire Begins & Murder-Suicide Rocks VA | 4.16.26

The Pendragon Cycle

Menu

— News —

Current, Former Los Angeles Fire Officials Call For Chief’s Resignation In Unsigned Letter