Former Los Angeles fire brigade commander Kristin Crowley started the appeal process after the decision of Mayor Karen Bass to dismiss her a week ago.
Her decision to appeal comes after the decision of Bass has called on the criticism of municipal councilors and the public for what they say is “the facts incorrectly”.
Crowley announced the appeal to municipal councilors on Thursday.
“I choose to continue with the appeal of the council that is provided for in Los Angeles Charter, article V, section 5.08 (e), because of the removal of me bass by me, on February 21, 2025, from the position of fire commander of the Fire Department of Los Angeles City, “Read Crowley’s Note.” I look forward to hearing from you about the following steps, if present. “
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley talks during a press conference in the Harbor -Ucla Medical Center in the West Carson area of ​​Los Angeles on Thursday 15 February 2024. (Richard Vogel/AP)
Bass announced that after the devastating Palisades Fire of last month and the former head representative Ronnie Villanueva, she was appointed Fire, a 41-year-old Lafd -VeteranAs an interim fire commander. She said it was in the best interest of Los Angeles.
“Trading in the best interest in public safety of Los Angeles, and for the activities of the Los Angeles fire brigade, I removed Kristin Crowley as a fire brigade commander. We know that 1,000 firefighters who were aimed at the morning’s head in the morning. The Chief Crowley on the head of the fire brigade refused. The Chief Refranging. Palissades Fire And every day – is without a doubt. Bringing new leadership to the fire brigade is what our city needs. ”
Council chairman Marqueece Harris-Dawson added the appeal to the agenda hours after the announcement of Crowley to be discussed during a special council meeting Friday at 5 p.m.
Her decision to appeal comes after the decision of Bass has called on the criticism of municipal councilors and the public for what they say is “the facts incorrectly”. (United Firefighters or Los Angeles City, Iaff Local 112)
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United Firefighters or Los Angeles City Local 112, the trade union that represents City Fire Weather and are supporters of Crowley, said in a post at Facebook that it was outrageous to plan, with only 24 hours of cancellation, a “special meeting” to hear the profession of Chief Crowley.
“This is an example of the reason why the public does not trust the town hall and the constant missteps that we have seen our city leaders make since the fires outbreaks on January 7. This is not transparent, honest or ordinary. It is another public blunder that comes from the town hall through which the people of Los Angeles said the motifs and trust for confidence,” the post of our city said.
The union continued to say that they believe that the reasons she was terminated were made and in reality Crowley was fired because he told the truth.
“Our firefighters on the ground support Chief Crowley strong. They know the truth, we have her back and we will fight for her right to rectify the record,” they said.
“This is the first meeting of the city council that we are aware of, perhaps ever, which is planned for a 24-hour notice period for a Friday at 5:00 PM. It is clear that some in the city council try to bury this issue when no one looks and keeps them responsible. City councilors will have to wonder if this is the way in which this is the fate of our fire commander.
From the right, Mayor Karen Bass and Chief Recovery Officer Steve Soboroff discuss recovery efforts during a press conference in Pacific Palisades on Monday 27 January 2025. (Drew A. Kelley/Medianews Group/Long Beach Press telegram via Getty images)
Crowley’s profession requires a vote of at least 10 out of 15 members to its advantage. It remains unclear how the mood will go, while four councilors stood behind Bas during the press conference when she announced the decision to remove Crowley.
Councilor Bob Blumenfield believes that it is in the law of the mayor to hire and dismiss it she wants.
“She must have the full confidence of her general managers and her leaders. If she has lost that confidence, she has the right to change the head of a department” or fire commander, he said earlier this week.
The Los Angeles City Charter Set the mayor the opportunity to remove most department heads, including the fire brigade commander, without approval from the council.
The charter also gives the dismissal employee the right to appeal against the decision at the council with the possibility of recovery.
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The city council has 10 meeting days to act on the submission of Crowley, according to the charter.
