...from her Wiki Bio.....
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Career
Crowley passed the firefighters' exam in 1998, finishing in the top 50 out of more than 16,000 tests taken.[2] She joined the LAFD in 2000. During her time at the department, she has held the roles of firefighter, paramedic, engineer, fire inspector, captain, battalion chief, assistant chief, fire marshal and deputy chief.[5] Crowley became Los Angeles' first female fire marshal in 2016.[2]
Crowley was named fire chief in 2022, replacing Ralph Terrazas, who had assumed the role in 2014.[3] Upon her appointment, Crowley noted that in addition to "maintaining firefighters' safety, health and overall well-being", she planned to promote a "work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination and hazing".[6] As chief, Crowley has encouraged programs that increase diversity in the department, saying that a diverse department is needed to serve a diverse city.[7]
In 2023, she was appointed to the Homeland Security Advisory Council, the second fire chief to serve in that role.[8] In June 2024, Crowley was a grand marshal at Los Angeles Pride.[9] She has overseen the department's response to the January 2025 Southern California wildfires.[5]
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She is also a Mother to 3 children...and a Lesbian. She is more than qualified for the position of LAFD Chief.
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristin_Crowley