Mayor Karen Bass Appoints Jaime Moore as New Fire Chief Amid Wildfire Crisis

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass appoints Jaime Moore as the new fire chief following a nationwide search, amid scrutiny of the Los Angeles Fire Departments wildfire response.

• Jaime Moore, a 30-year veteran of the Los Angeles Fire Department, was appointed as the new fire chief by Mayor Karen Bass after a nationwide search of over 100 candidates.
• The appointment comes in the wake of criticism directed at the previous fire chiefs handling of the Palisades Fire, the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history.
• Mayor Karen Bass emphasized the need for strong leadership in the Los Angeles Fire Department to effectively address ongoing wildfire threats and improve community safety.