In a turbulent time, LAFD union head isn’t who you think he is
During Escobar's tenure, L.A. firefighters have weathered some tough times: COVID. The Palisades inferno. Fewer fire stations ...
Ex-officer for L.A. firefighter union faces internal probe over charity finances
The International Association of Fire Fighters late last year suspended Adam Walker from the influential office of secretary of UFLAC and accused him of improperly depositing about $75,000 into his ...
Former L.A. firefighter union treasurer under scrutiny over car purchase
Dominic Albarran Jr. acknowledged to The Times that he underreported the sale price to the DMV because he did not want to pay taxes, and said he misread the odometer and mistakenly plugged in the ...
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LA fire union prez blasts Mayor Karen Bass for axing chief Kristin Crowley over wildfire response: ‘Scapegoat’
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City President Freddy Escobar was left outraged by Bass’ decision to axe Crowley. “On behalf of the firefighters I represent, I am here to say we are ...
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LA City Council to consider fired LAFD chief's appeal of dismissal by Mayor Bass
The special meeting was delayed to Tuesday morning. Freddy Escobar, president of the LAFD’s union, said members support Crowley and plan to attend her appeal hearing. “Think about it. Labor is with ...
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L.A. Council committee advance motion to explore potential bond for LAFD
A City Council committee Friday weighed-in on potential funding measures to support the Los Angeles Fire Department, which ...
Fired Los Angeles fire chief loses appeal but strikes PR blow against Karen Bass
Union firefighters, a major force in city politics, strongly objected to the removal of former Chief Kristin Crowley.