{"id":2390489,"date":"2025-01-15T09:49:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T14:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/la-fire-chief-made-dei-a-top-department-priority-docs-show\/"},"modified":"2025-01-15T09:53:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T14:53:23","slug":"la-fire-chief-made-dei-a-top-department-priority-docs-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/la-fire-chief-made-dei-a-top-department-priority-docs-show\/","title":{"rendered":"LA Fire Chief Made DEI A Top Department Priority, Docs Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fla-fire-chief-made-dei-a-top-department-priority-docs-show%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2390489&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Los Angeles\u200c Fire Department (LAFD) Fire Chief kristin Crowley is implementing significant changes focused on &#8220;diversity, equity, and inclusion&#8221; (DEI) within the department, as indicated by documents reviewed\u2063 by The Federalist.\u2064 Despite\u200d these efforts, the \u200dLAFD faces serious resource\u200d shortages\u2064 and challenges in compensating its firefighters and paramedics due to payroll\u2064 issues.<\/p>\n<p>Crowley, \u200dwho has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/at-least-6-dead-as-tornadoes-devastate-ala-ga\/\" title=\"At least 6 dead as tornadoes devastate Ala., Ga.\">fire chief<\/a> as 2022, introduced \u2063a strategic Plan for 2023-2026 aimed at integrating DEI principles throughout the institution. In\u2062 a memo, she expressed \u200ca commitment to fostering a culture of \u200bequality \u200band \u2063inclusivity. Critics argue that her emphasis on\u200c DEI may be contributing\u2064 to a\u200c decline in operational effectiveness, notably \u2062highlighted \u200cduring recent wildfire responses.<\/p>\n<p>The LAFD&#8217;s Strategic Plan outlines seven priority goals,\u2062 including improving\u2062 DEI practices, enhancing recruitment diversity, and creating \u2062an Equity and Human Resources Bureau dedicated to the DEI vision. The plan specifies various strategies and initiatives, such as mandatory \u2063DEI training for supervisors,\u2063 launching education programs, and supporting cadet recruitment from underrepresented communities.<\/p>\n<p>Crowley has promoted DEI messaging through department-wide campaigns and \u2064targeted outreach during events like Juneteenth and Women&#8217;s History Month,\u2062 reinforcing the\u2062 department&#8217;s commitment \u200bto inclusivity. Though, there are concerns surrounding the implementation of these initiatives amidst ongoing challenges with firefighting resources and personnel compensation.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has been transforming the department with &ldquo;diversity, equity, and inclusion,&rdquo; according to documents obtained by The Federalist. Meanwhile, the department is strapped for resources &mdash; and city payroll glitches have left it struggling to even compensate its firefighters and paramedics correctly.<\/p>\n<p>The city&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2025\/01\/09\/here-are-all-the-ways-dei-crazed-officials-made-the-la-fire-more-deadly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">poor handling<\/a> of recent wildfires sparked reports that Crowley and other department officials have been pushing DEI, with the diversity chief drawing a salary of <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/01\/12\/us-news\/lafds-diversity-chief-sparks-fury-for-defending-dei-by-blaming-the-victim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$300,000<\/a>. But The Federalist found Crowley, who has been fire chief since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2025\/jan\/12\/who-is-kristin-crowley-la-fire-chief#:~:text=Kristin%20Crowley%20was%20appointed%20Los,and%20the%20most%20qualified%20person.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2022<\/a>, also distributed a &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1NKfkT2vS_xx_gzNYaBtny3d5TRB_OFI_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strategic Plan<\/a>&rdquo; for 2023 to 2026 &mdash; advancing DEI across the department, as shown in various internal memos.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Our Strategic Plan outlines our commitment to an organizational culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion,&rdquo; Crowley wrote in a July 2023 memo to staff, which The Federalist obtained from a firefighter who wished to remain unnamed. &ldquo;We have an opportunity to expand, innovate, and establish systemic equality and inclusivity throughout the organization.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Crowley&rsquo;s wording may sound innocuous enough, but DEI is the left&rsquo;s favorite buzzword for <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/tag\/diversity-equity-and-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">racial discrimination<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The LAFD issued a statement to The Federalist saying that members are &ldquo;currently in the middle of a crisis&rdquo; and &ldquo;entirely focused on mitigating the fires and ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.&rdquo; It encouraged individuals to visit the department&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/lafd.org\/about\/organization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are proud of the diverse team of dedicated professionals who work collaboratively to lead and serve this department,&rdquo; the statement reads. &ldquo;Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the critical work at hand.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Pushing Leftist Ideology<\/h2>\n<p>The Strategic Plan includes seven main goals for the department. These goals, Crowley told members in September 2023, &ldquo;engage our membership to work towards achieving the Department&rsquo;s objectives.&rdquo; One of the goals is creating &ldquo;an organizational culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure><figcaption>\n<div>\n<p>The department&rsquo;s top seven goals. Screenshot | LAFD 2023-2026 Strategic Plan <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Strategic Plan <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1NKfkT2vS_xx_gzNYaBtny3d5TRB_OFI_\">details<\/a> &ldquo;strategies&rdquo; for subverting the department with DEI: &ldquo;Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as systemic values and principles throughout the organization,&rdquo; create an &ldquo;Equity and Human Resources Bureau&rdquo; to &ldquo;advance the Department&rsquo;s DEI vision,&rdquo; &ldquo;Reduce invisible barriers to DEI,&rdquo; and &ldquo;improve the diversity of recruits.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It also includes specific &ldquo;tactics&rdquo; to these ends, mandating officials &ldquo;train all supervisors to be change agents.&rdquo; Other tactics include &ldquo;provid[ing] DEI education to all members on a recurring basis,&rdquo; &ldquo;centraliz[ing] personnel services and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-ftx-ceo-highlights-pervasive-failures-in-updated-bankruptcy-filing\/\" title=\"New FTX CEO Highlights &quot;Pervasive Failures&quot; in Updated Bankruptcy Filing\">human resources operations<\/a> under&rdquo; the Equity and Human Resources Bureau, &ldquo;deliver[ing] a DEI toolkit and coaching to department members,&rdquo; and &ldquo;expand[ing] the cadet program in underrepresented communities.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure><figcaption>\n<div>\n<p>Crowley&rsquo;s LAFD laid out DEI &ldquo;strategies&rdquo; and &ldquo;tactics.&rdquo; Screenshot | LAFD 2023-2026 Strategic Plan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>When announcing the plan in April 2023, Crowley told members it would &ldquo;clearly define the priorities, direction, and goals of our organization&rdquo; in &ldquo;providing excellent public safety to our diverse and expanding communities.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Crowley also distributed &ldquo;#OneTeamLAFD&rdquo; propaganda posters across the department. &ldquo;Inclusion is an action. Belonging is an outcome,&rdquo; reads an example in the plan.<\/p>\n<p>In a July 2023 memo to members, Crowley said the posters would be &ldquo;delivered to all work locations&rdquo; that week. &ldquo;Please replace the current diversity posters with ONETEAM posters so our members and the public can easily view them,&rdquo; she wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Crowley took various other opportunities to bring up DEI in the department. For Juneteenth last year, she called on members to &ldquo;reflect on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our ranks.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected is more important than ever. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that our workplace is one where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered,&rdquo; Crowley said. &ldquo;Juneteenth reminds us of the power of unity and the importance of standing together against inequality.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>For Women&rsquo;s History Month last year, Crowley called on the LAFD to &ldquo;continue to champion the cause of inclusivity and equity, ensuring that firefighting is a profession accessible to all who possess the passion and resolve.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Chief Kristine Larson, the department&rsquo;s diversity chief, recently sparked backlash after blaming the victim when female firefighters are not strong enough for the job.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;&lsquo;Is she strong enough to do this?&rsquo; or &lsquo;You couldn&rsquo;t carry my husband out of a fire.&rsquo; Which my response is, &lsquo;He got himself in the wrong place if I have to carry him out of a fire,&rsquo;&rdquo; Larson said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p><span><\/p>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<div lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>LAFD Assistant Chief Kristine Larson: <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Am I able to carry your husband out of a fire? He got himself in the wrong place.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BofTVr6dWP\">pic.twitter.com\/BofTVr6dWP<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&mdash; End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EndWokeness\/status\/1877458240050446339?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><\/span> <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>Fumbling Firefighter Payroll<\/h2>\n<p>While the department has been wasting its limited resources on DEI, multiple whistleblowers &mdash; who wished to remain unnamed &mdash; told The Federalist the city of Los Angeles has been underpaying its firefighters for months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Crowley admitted to &ldquo;known errors in Workday [the city&rsquo;s new payment system] and pay discrepancies&rdquo; in a July 2024 memo obtained by The Federalist. She wrote the problems are &ldquo;affecting many city employees in multiple Departments, including the Los Angeles City Fire Department.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Department is aware of multiple challenges that the City Controller&rsquo;s Office is having with the new workday system, which is causing errors in paycheck calculations and processing,&rdquo; Crowley wrote, insisting that she would work with the city &ldquo;to correct all pay errors.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure><figcaption>\n<div>\n<p>Crowley&rsquo;s memo regarding payment issues<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The department admitted to &ldquo;known errors&rdquo; still affecting payments dated Dec. 11, according to another memo obtained by The Federalist. The city would usually pay last year&rsquo;s sick time by Jan. 22, but &mdash; the department admits in yet another memo &mdash; this payout will also be delayed, and is now set for Feb. 5.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The recent Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fire.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">devoured<\/a> multiple Los Angeles suburbs, spreading thin LAFD&rsquo;s limited resources &mdash; with hydrants <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1275754453657005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">running dry<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/losangeles\/video\/investigating-claims-that-many-lafd-trucks-were-not-fit-for-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">backlog<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">fire trucks needing repair<\/a>. Just weeks prior, Democrat Mayor Karen Bass suggested in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-14271021\/los-angeles-mayor-karen-bass-fires-department-budget-cuts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">memo<\/a> that the department may need to cope with nearly $49 million in spending cuts, which would close 16 fire stations. The department has also stocked its ambulances with <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2025\/01\/14\/whistleblower-a-year-later-la-paramedics-are-still-left-working-with-expired-medication-as-they-respond-to-fires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">expired medications<\/a> in the past.<\/p>\n<p>But despite the department&rsquo;s limited resources and payroll glitches amid the worst wildfires in recent history, Crowley has insisted on subverting the department with the racist ideology of DEI.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>      Logan Washburn is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawsuit-clark-county-keeps-commercial-addresses-on-voter-rolls\/\" title=\"Lawsuit: Clark County Keeps Commercial Addresses On Voter Rolls\">staff writer covering election integrity<\/a>. He is a spring 2025 fellow of The College Fix. He graduated from Hillsdale College, served as Christopher Rufo&#8217;s editorial assistant, and has bylines in The Wall Street Journal, The Tennessean, and The Daily Caller. Logan is from Central Oregon but now lives in rural Michigan.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley focuses on DEI amid resource issues<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":507,"featured_media":2390490,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Palisades_Playa_Vista.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[16574,48536,48317,48319],"class_list":["post-2390489","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-dei","tag-department-priority","tag-fire-department","tag-la-fire-chief"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Palisades_Playa_Vista.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2390489","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/507"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2390489"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2390489\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2390493,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2390489\/revisions\/2390493"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2390490"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2390489"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2390489"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2390489"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}