"Moore - a 30-year department veteran whose appointment was confirmed Friday by the Los Angeles City Council - said the reports have generated "understandable mistrust" in the agency. The Times found that at least one chief assigned to LAFD's risk management section knew about the complaints for months, but that the department kept that information hidden despite Palisades fire victims pleading for answers about whether more could have been done to protect their community."
"On Wednesday, Moore told the council's public safety committee that bringing in an outside organization to investigate the LAFD's handling of the Jan. 1 Lachman fire would be one of his first moves as chief. "Transparency and accountability are vital to ensure that we learn from every incident and is essential if we are to restore confidence in our Fire Department," Moore said. "As fire chief, I will focus on rebuilding trust, not just with the public, but within the LAFD itself.""
Jaime Moore will commission an outside investigation into Los Angeles Fire Department handling of the Jan. 1 Lachman fire. Mayor Karen Bass requested a probe after reports that firefighters were ordered to roll up hoses and leave the burn area despite complaints that the ground remained smoldering. One risk-management chief knew about the complaints for months and the department did not disclose that information to Palisades fire victims seeking answers. Federal investigators say the Lachman fire was deliberately set, burned underground in a canyon root system, and rekindled by high winds on Jan. 7. Moore said he will prioritize transparency, accountability and rebuilding trust and morale.
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