Was the LAFD budget cut? The budget increased, but debate rages over cuts to some positions
Critics on social media have alleged that Mayor Karen Bass cut the city fire department’s budget by $23 million this year.
LAFD Deputy Chief Faces Backlash for Past Remarks on Fire Victims
A resurfaced clip appears to show LAFD's Kristine Larson blaming victims of fires for getting into a position where they ...
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LAFD Asst. Chief’s ‘disqualifying’ DEI remarks draw fury: ‘Criminal negligence’
Amid wildfires destroying large swaths of southern California one top L.A. firefighter is making news for all the wrong reasons. Los Angeles Fire Department Assistant Chief Kristine […] ...
LAFD captain says firefighters need 'water and time' to handle wildfires
Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Sheila Kelliher-Berkoh spoke to NBC News' Tom Llamas about the additional reinforcements ...
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Chargers Show Support for LAFD with Pregame Shirts & Hats in Houston
The Chargers continue to show their support for the Los Angeles community. Bolts players and coaches wore hats and T-shirts ...
As the misinformation spread, LAFD Chief Erik Scott addressed the false claims on X late Friday night.
Some prominent figures have also contributed to the spread of rumors, including President-elect Donald Trump. On Truth Social ...
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LA Mayor Bass's spending priorities, cuts to the LAFD, affected effort to fight wildfires: Report
The problem began last year after Bass’s involvement in the settling of contract negotiations with public sector unions, which cost the city $4.5 billion over the life of the contracts, according to ...
LAFD’s $300K-per-year diversity chief sparks fury for defending DEI by blaming the victim: ‘He got himself in the wrong place’
Deputy Chief Kristine Larson -- who heads the Equity and Human Resources Bureau -- was addressing accusations that female ...