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United Firefighters of Los Angeles City strongly oppose the termination of @LAFD Fire Chief Crowley.
Chief Crowley is a strong leader who has the respect of our firefighters and wasn’t afraid to tell the truth. She’s being made a scapegoat from a devastating fire without the benefit of a full investigation into what actually happened.
The reality is our fire department has been understaffed and under resourced for years – including during @MayorOfLA’ time in office. The LAFD did have operational budget cuts in this fiscal year, including cuts to overtime, brush clearance, and civilian positions. In fact, we still have nearly 100 broken down fire engines, trucks, and ambulances in the maintenance yard because of civilian mechanic job cuts. This is a city that has neglected its fire department and can’t even pay our firefighters correctly for the work that we perform every single day.
Our firefighters did their job during the Palisades Fire against enormous obstacles. Not enough firefighters, not enough working rigs, broken down fire hydrants and a water supply that ran dry. All of this occurred, yet the fire chief is being singled out and has been made the scapegoat.
Our firefighters and paramedics stand united on this issue. Terminating Chief Crowley was wrong. #LAFD
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It is outrageous that the City Council has scheduled, on just 24-hour notice, a “Special Meeting” for Friday at 5:00pm in the Valley to hear Chief Crowley’s appeal of her dismissal as Fire Chief.
This is an example of why the public doesn’t trust City Hall and the constant missteps that we have seen our city leaders make since the fires broke out on January 7th. This is not transparent, fair, or just. It’s yet another public blunder coming out of City Hall that makes the people of Los Angeles continue to question the motives and trustworthiness of our city’s leaders.
Despite the manufactured reasons that have been publicly offered for her termination, the reality is Kristin Crowley was fired for telling the truth.
Our rank-and-file firefighters on the ground strongly support Chief Crowley. They know the truth, we have her back, and we will fight for her right to set the record straight.
This is the first City Council meeting that we are aware of, perhaps ever, that has been scheduled on 24-hour notice for a Friday at 5:00pm. It’s obvious that some on the City Council are attempting to bury this issue when nobody is watching and holding them accountable. City Council Members will have to ask themselves if this is the way they want to decide the fate of our Fire Chief. What’s happening is wrong, and everyone knows it.
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Early this morning a massive fire erupted on the 1700 block of East 14th street near large homeless encampments. Engine 17 was overrun by the fire. Thankfully, no firefighters were injured. #Homeless #Fire #LosAngeles
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It's a sad day in the City of Los Angeles and for the entire fire service as a young @LAFD Recruit Firefighter passed away while providing aid at a traffic collision on the 101 freeway. UFLAC will be here to support the family in every way possible as we mourn this tragic loss.
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Saddened to announce the on duty passing of #LAFD FF #KellyWong. Our deepest condolences to his friends & family.
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On May 16, 2020 the world watched as our #LAFD FF's from Firehouse 9 in #DTLA were engulfed in flames at a structure fire explosion. 11 FF's were burned & many will need months of rehab. If you would like to help please click the link bit.ly/2ZgHY2V
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Our #LAFD Family is very strong and we #NeverForget our fallen or their families. #LAFDKellyWongStrong
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Congratulations to #IAFF General Secretary/Treasurer @EdzoForIAFF & General President Harold Schaitberger.
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Honored to be attending the #lafdgirlscamp w/ @station19 where girls are empowered & learn the skills they will need to be Firefighters.
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Our firefighters support Chief Crowley because she stood up for the men and women of our department. Join us in City Hall tomorrow at 10:00am to support the appeal of her dismissal as Fire Chief. Our city will be watching.
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Erin Darling has no plan to fix the failures of Mike Bonin, so he plays the race card.
Erin, YOU chose to go this route. Now we're setting the record straight.
The choice for #CD11 is clear.
Support the status quo? Vote @westsidedarling.
Want Better? Vote @TraciParkforLA.
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On International Firefighters Day we thank all the Firefighters around the world who have dedicated their lives to helping other. #LAFD
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Congratulations to former UFLAC President Frank Lima who won a historic landslide election for #IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer. #LAFD #LimaforGST
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Four years ago, the @LAFD family lost Firefighter Kelly Wong. Today, we came together with Kelly’s mom, Ann, his wife Danielle and their son, Colton, to make sure his memory lives on forever as we unveiled the “LA City Firefighter Kelly Ka Lai Wong Memorial Highway”.
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A message for our @LAFD brothers and sisters and all of the #firefighters on the frontlines.
The fight continues. Stay safe.
For updates visit lafd.org. #PacificPalisadesFire #SunsetFire #KennethFire #HurstFire @CAL_FIRE @CAFirefighters @IAFFofficial @avangerpen @PIOErikScott @LAFDChief
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Our firefighters were proud to stand with you #TraciPark for L.A. City Council through this entire campaign and we look forward to you taking office as the next Councilmember in #CD11.
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At least six @LAFD Firefighters lost their homes in the current fires. Please consider supporting the UFLAC Fire Foundation 2025 Wildfire Relief Fund which will be used exclusively to provide direct assistance to these Los Angeles Fire Department Firefighters as they start their long journey towards recovery. To donate, go to uflac.org/2025fires/ #EatonFire #PacificPalisadesFire
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We are on the steps of the State Capital supporting our brothers & sisters from @CDF_firefighter @CALFIREL2881BDU
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IMMEDIATE EVACUATION ORDER IN THE RUNYON CANYON/HOLLYWOOD HILLS AREA: East - 101 Freeway, North - Mulholland Drive, West - Laurel Canyon, South - Hollywood Blvd. 27 fire companies are assigned to the fire. If you are in this area, please evacuate immediately. Please share this post and help us spread the word. More info at lafd.org/news #RunyonCanyon #HollywoodHills
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Congrats to #LAFD B-Shift who raised $37,028 for @MDALosAngeles #mda #filltheboot campaign. We still have 2 more days. #lafd #iaff
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Our #LAFD Search & Rescue CA Regional TF-9 did an outstanding job at #MontecitoMudslide w/ Search & Recovery efforts. #IAFF
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Join us Oct 29 11-2 as we welcome FF from Wash. State who rode from from Seattle to LA in 25 days for @GarySiniseFound #LAFD @IAFF1604
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Our deepest condolences to the many friends & family of @lbfirefighters Captain Dave Rosa. #LODD #IAFF @lbfd
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We were honored to participate in the procession honoring @lbfirefighters Captain #DaveRosa #lodd #iaff
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Let us introduce you to Mango who is originally from Florida where he used to own a auto detailing service.
Mango now lives on the streets next to #LAFD FS-9 where he maintains a strong work ethic. Mango has developeed friendships w/ FF’s & helps out on a regular basis.
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Today we remember Captain I Joseph C Dupee who on March 8, 1998, was killed in the line of duty at a major emergency structure fire. Thank you #IAFF GP Elect @EdzoForIAFF , GST Elect @LimaforGST, @LAFDChief & @UFLAC President Escobar for honoring his memory at #LAFD FS26.
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Our deepest condolences to the family & friends of Active Duty #LAFD Capt II Sean Stilson who died while off duty.
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Behavioral Health is a crisis & Firefighters are 6 x more likely to commit suicide. How do you deal with silent injury? #IAFFRedmond17
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We never forget our fallen. Today marks the 10th anniversary Line of Duty Death #LODD for Firefighter III Glenn Allen who was tragically killed during a structure fire in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles. #LAFD #IAFF #GlennAllen flic.kr/s/aHsjtHcPrK
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Congratulations to @IAFFNewsDesk 10th Dist VP @limalocal112 for being awarded Ralph Davis Health & Safety Award.
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Another fire from a homeless encampment - this time sending an @LAFD Firefighter to the hospital with serious injuries. We see these encampment fires EVERY SINGLE DAY destroying local businesses, nearby homes, historic churches and now injuring firefighters. This is not working.
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The silent pain of PTSD has led to suicide rates 6 times higher for Firefighters than the nation average. #IAFF16
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This has not been about one budget or even one Mayor. Our #firefighters have been speaking about staffing issues and a lack of investment in the @LAFD for years. Thank you @TraciParkforLA and a few others who listened and acted with urgency from day one. Sadly, not enough people paid attention. @wolfblitzer @andersoncooper @AC360 @CNN #PacificPalisadesFire
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Over 4,700 total firefighters battling Palisades fire alone, with thousands more at the Hurst, Eaton, and other fires. High winds expected soon. Please be safe - and thank you for your support of our firefighters #PacificPalisadesFire #EatonFire🙏ktla.com/news/california/wil…
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UFLAC Media Availability
Friday, February 21, 2025
1:30PM
1571 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
UFLAC Firefighters strongly oppose the termination of Chief Crowley and will be available to speak to the media regarding this matter. #LAFD
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Tonight we are honoring the memory of our fallen firefighters at the @CAFirefighters Memorial #LAFD
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Predident @limalocal112 motivating the crowd in Sacramento at the #calfireffincrisis rally w/ @CDF_firefighter
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Our deepest condolences to the friends & family of Active #LAFD FF Reiner Montiel who passed away off-duty.
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Outstanding job by our #UFLAC SGT of Arms volunteers at the @CAFirefighters convention. #cpf2018 #lafd
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Today we are honoring one of our own. Active Duty #LAFD Captain II Sean Stilson. We will #NeverForget. #RIP
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Firefighters continue to battle multiple fires throughout Los Angeles County, with over 10,000 acres in burned #PacificPalisades, over 10,000 acres burned in the #Altadena and #Pasadena areas and over 500 acres burned in #Sylmar. Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect. If you are not in the evacuation area but are near to it, we ask you to please be prepared. For latest updates, visit lafd.org. #PacificPalisadesFire #EatonFire
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Our deepest condolences to the many friends & family of Captain I George Roque who passed away 1-1-21 from complications of COVID-19. Capt. Roque was a 22 year veteran of #LAFD & is survived by his wife and 4 children. Rest In Peace brother.
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Thank you Mayor @ericgarcetti for participating in #IAFFMayorsFireOps w/ @UFLAC @tgamboalocal112 @LimaDvp10IAFF & @IAFFNewsDesk #LAFD #IAFF
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Video of @MayorOfLA at #IAFFLegCon. Historic speech supporting FF's by only Mayor invited to speak. #IAFF #LAFD bit.ly/1qNZrLU
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Happy 100th Birthday to @IAFFNewsDesk. 100 years of history, pride, and tradition. #IAFF100years #IAFF
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Discussing our #IAFF Firefighter Legislative issues w/ Congressman @CardenasforCA #TonyCardenas #IAFFlegcon2018 #LAFD
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Thank you #LAMayor @ericgarcetti for suiting up w/ @IAFFNewsDesk & @LimaDvp10IAFF at #FireOps101 It’s important to have a Mayor who supports Firefighters. #LAFD #IAFF #team10th
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One of our top priorities is addressing #BehavioralHealth. Day 1 of #IAFF Peer Support Training
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On 5-24-19 while visiting LA, @ChicagoFireDept @CFDMedia Engineer Ervin was killed in a TA. Multiple agencies assisted w/ procession & treating him w/ dignity & respect. #IAFF #RIP #LAFD #ChicagoFire
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Visited w/ critically injured @CAL_FIRE FF Damien Pereira. Please help support his recovery. bit.ly/1LJi7m4
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Our deepest condolences to our @ocfirefighters brothers & sisters for the tragic off-duty loss of Capt Eric Weuve.
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Today we remember all those lost during the tragic events of 9/11/01. We will #NeverForget #LAFD #FDNY
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Apparatus Operator Brandon Charbonnet at a descending hillside home in #bellcanyon w/ high #lawind #lafd #iaff
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Thank you Mayor @ericgarcetti @MayorOfLA for addressing members at the #IAFF 10th District Partnership Education Program. #LAFD
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Thank you @Govjerrybrown for lowering the flags in honor of @VCPFA Engineer @ryanolser #VCFD #LODD #IAFF #caynonfire
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If you have never attended the #IAFFMemorial in #Colorado Springs we highly recommend attending. We #NeverForget our fallen.
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Class act by @LAFDChief & Chief Castro who presented ceremonial #LAFD Capt helmet to Mike Reddy before he passed.
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Many #LAFD members traveled to #GroundZero to assist @FDNY following attacks of 9/11. #NeverForget #PatriotDay
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Thank you @LimaDvp10IAFF for recognizing @UFLAC at @IAFFNewsDesk #iaffdistrict10 Caucus. #LAFD #IAFF
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Your UFLAC Executive Board is sitting front row at #IAFF Alfred Whitehead Legislative Conference #iafflegcon2018
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Attending @IAFFNewsDesk #ALTS17 Affiliate Leadership Training. Labor & Management working together for common goals
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Our deepest condolences to @VCPFA Engineer Ryan Osler killed in a roll over crash. #canyonfire #IAFF #LODD #VCFD
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Our deepest condolences to our brothers & sisters of @local1014 for the tragic events of this afternoon. The LACoFD Peer Support Team has been activated for their members in need and the UFLAC / LAFD team is standing by if needed. #LACoFDStrong #LACoFD
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Our fire family is very strong. #LAFD Battalion 5 created a video sending well wishes to Retired Capt Cecil Morris who is battling cancer. #CemoStrong
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Congratulations to @UFLAC Board Member @tgamboalocal112 for being re-elected as a @CAFirefighters Trustee. #LAFD
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Thank you to members of our military who have given the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom. #FreedomIsntFree #MemorialDay
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Livestream for #LAFDKellyWongStrong Celebration of Life tomorrow via olacathedral.org/live & facebook.com/olacathedral Begins 9:00AM #LAFD
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Great coverage by @BrittanyKOB of @UFLAC @LimaDvp10IAFF #AlbuquerqueFire #IAFFlocal244 @tgamboalocal112 supporting #tk4abq @tk4abq
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new UFLAC Center for Health & Wellness. This is the only facility of its kind dedicated to helping Firefighters and our families. Thank you @CD6Nury @AlexPadilla4CA @LAFDChief @LimaDvp10IAFF & Freddy Escobar for attending. #lafd
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the off-duty death of Active Duty #LAFD FF Peter Varnum. Peter was hired 3-5-18 & assigned to FS 89A.
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