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Bass Names Veteran Jaime Moore LAFD Chief, Pending Council Approval

The 30-year insider pledges reforms to staffing, technology, disaster readiness after the deadly Palisades Fire.

Overview

  • Bass announced the selection Friday after a nationwide search that included interviews with other city chiefs and visits to LAFD stations.
  • Moore currently leads the Valley Bureau, overseeing 39 fire stations and more than 980 sworn personnel.
  • The appointment requires Los Angeles City Council approval before he replaces Interim Chief Ronnie Villanueva.
  • Moore outlined plans to reinforce staffing and resources, adopt technology and data, and ready the city for major disasters and upcoming events.
  • United Firefighters of Los Angeles City endorsed the choice as the department confronts scrutiny from the Palisades Fire and new protocols such as extra shifts during red-flag conditions.