2025-01-09 12:57:25
The post is not about DEI causing fires. It is about focus on DEI initiatives hindering departments ability to properly hire, train and maintain personel to deal with the disaster. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(18-3-25) Author
2025-01-09 13:18:03
NNN. Op is quoting someone. If you wish to defend DEI, do so in the comments. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(31-0-8) Author
2025-01-09 13:37:26
Kristin M. Crowley is a 22-year veteran of the LAFD. She served as a Firefighter, Paramedic, Engineer, Fire Inspector, Captain I, Captain II, Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Chief Deputy, and Fire Chief. Budget cuts reduced response capabilities, not DEI. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(17-0-53) Author
2025-01-09 13:50:42
L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley warned Mayor Karen Bass (D) last month the $17+ million she cut from the department's budget "severely limited the department's capacity to respond to large-scale emergencies, including wildfires" DEI is not to blame for poor wildfire response [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(16-1-49) Author
2025-01-09 15:17:14
NNN - Post states personal opinion. Alternative opinions belong in the comments. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(16-0-3) Author