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Jaime Moore Confirmed as LA Fire Chief, Promises Reforms

11/16/2025

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Moore Confirmed Chief

Jaime Moore, the Los Angeles Fire Department chief, was confirmed by Los Angeles City Council in a unanimous vote, becoming the second Latino and first Spanish-speaking chief, succeeding Interim Chief Ronnie Villanueva.
Moore supports an independent investigation into the Lachman Fire, which rekindled as the Palisades Fire.
He aims to improve disaster preparedness and staffing for upcoming major events, and the United Firefighters of Los Angeles backs his appointment.

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Mayor Investigates Fire

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called for an independent investigation into the Lachman fire.
The Lachman fire reignited into the Palisades fire, the worst in the city's history.
Concerns center on the Los Angeles Fire Department's response, particularly orders to leave the initial fire site despite smoldering conditions.
Zev Yaroslavsky, the former Los Angeles City Council member, likened the incident to a "Pearl Harbor moment" for fire services.

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Moore Confirmed Chief

Jaime Moore, the Los Angeles Fire Department chief, was confirmed by Los Angeles City Council in a unanimous vote, becoming the second Latino and first Spanish-speaking chief, succeeding Interim Chief Ronnie Villanueva.
Moore supports an independent investigation into the Lachman Fire, which rekindled as the Palisades Fire.
He aims to improve disaster preparedness and staffing for upcoming major events, and the United Firefighters of Los Angeles backs his appointment.

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