In a turbulent time, LAFD union head isn’t who you think he is
During Escobar's tenure, L.A. firefighters have weathered some tough times: COVID. The Palisades inferno. Fewer fire stations ...
Ex-officer for L.A. firefighter union faces internal probe over charity finances
The International Association of Fire Fighters late last year suspended Adam Walker from the influential office of secretary of UFLAC and accused him of improperly depositing about $75,000 into his ...
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Former LA Fire Chief Cristin Crowley removed by Mayor Karen Bass following deadly wilfires
Following one of the most destructive wildfires in LA’s history, Mayor Karen Bass removed Fire Chief Kristin on February ...
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L.A. Council committee advance motion to explore potential bond for LAFD
A City Council committee Friday weighed-in on potential funding measures to support the Los Angeles Fire Department, which ...
Fired Los Angeles fire chief loses appeal but strikes PR blow against Karen Bass
Union firefighters, a major force in city politics, strongly objected to the removal of former Chief Kristin Crowley.
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Karen Bass makes a politically incendiary move: Sacking her fire chief
Freddy Escobar, president of the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, ripped into the mayor Sunday, accusing Bass of making Crowley “a scapegoat to distract from the failure of the city and ...
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Fire union president discusses the removal of LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley
Freddy Escobar, United Firefighters of LA president, discusses Mayor Karen Bass's decision and reasons for removing Crowley from her position as fire chief. Federal Workers Who Ignore Musk Risk ...