{UAH} A FIRST GEAR-BOX FIRE CHEIF OF LOS ANGELESS INSPIRED OF DEI

First Lesbian Fire Chief of LA ‘Super Inspired’ About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

by The Post Millennial

In 2022, Kristin Crowley was sworn in as the 19th fire chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Her appointment marked the first female and openly gay person to lead the department.

Speaking with NBC 4 on the day her appointment was unanimously confirmed by the City Council, Crowley said she is “super inspired” about bringing diversity into the fire department. She said she’s not looking for a specific “number, it’s never enough.” https://twitter.com/i/status/1876969070299410607

According to NBC 4, as deputy chief of the department, Crowley helped create a five-year plan to foster a culture that is more open to change within the department.

Crowley said ahead of coming into the chief role, “As the next fire chief, my priorities will be to ensure the LAFD stands ready and remains operationally efficient to serve our communities and this great city; that we enhance and support our firefighters’ safety, health and overall well-being; and that we promote and demand a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination and hazing.”

“Our efforts will be maximized by making sure diversity is celebrated and valued, and that equity and inclusion are intertwined into every policy, procedure and practice.” […]

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