The Los Angeles City Council rejected former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley’s appeal on Tuesday to reinstate her title as the department’s head, leaving the public to wonder what’s ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In the LAFD, firefighters rarely question orders because doing so could invite retribution from bosses. That ...

As firefighter after firefighter testified about their actions during the Lachman fire, a clear theme emerged — the Los Angeles Fire Department's culture of absolute obedience. One told a boss about ...

As firefighter after firefighter testified about their actions during the Lachman fire, a clear theme emerged — the Los Angeles Fire Department’s culture of absolute obedience. One told a boss about ...