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Mayor Eric Garcetti nominated Deputy Chief Kristin Crowley today to be the first woman to lead the Los Angeles Fire Department following Chief Ralph Terrazas' retirement on March 26.
Deputy Chief Fred Mathis was under investigation for allegedly being intoxicated at work when he accessed the LAFD's complaint system, according to the department.
A Los Angeles fire commissioner is calling on Mayor Garcetti to remove Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Ralph Terrazas for allegedly ignoring allegations of racism, sexism, retaliation and abuse endured by women at the department.
These women firefighters say harassment has long been a problem in a profession where they make up only 4 percent of the force.
A Los Angeles fire commissioner called on Mayor Eric Garcetti to remove Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Ralph Terrazas for allegedly ignoring allegations of racism, sexism, retaliation and abuse endured by women at the department, according to a letter obtained today.