Garcetti names first female fire chief as LAFD faces harassment complaints

Mayor Eric Garcetti on Tuesday chose a veteran female deputy chief as the next leader of the Los Angeles Fire Department — a decision that follows months of public complaints and infighting at the LAFD about the alleged harassment and hazing of female firefighters.

If confirmed by the City Council, Deputy Chief Kristin Crowley would be the first woman to lead the LAFD in its 136-year history.