LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley is at the center of a media storm, sparking budget questions and calls for resignation

Lauren Andrade, president of Equity on Fire, predicts efforts to diversify fire departments will face an uphill climb in this political climate.

While one department leads the nation when it comes to the number of women in the ranks, women are still vastly underrepresented in Bay Area firehouses. Some are now searching for answers on how to boost recruitment. 

Mayor Matt Mahan plans to meet with the group in August, calling the low number of women in the department 'unacceptable'

Mayor Matt Mahan plans to meet with the group in August, calling the low number of women in the department 'unacceptable'

Advocates and former female firefighters say cultural issues in the department have fueled recent scandals and made life on the job tough for women in the service.

Fire chief retired from South Adams County Fire District after outside investigation found he created a hostile work environment - then hired for a Risk Manager position

Sexual harassment cases have been discovered at almost half of fire services which responded to a freedom of information request by ITV News.

The Pilot Rock Rural Fire Protection District board is getting more heat for keeping Capt. Brian Hemphill in its ranks. Members of the organization Equity on Fire joined the board’s meeting Monday, Feb. 13, to express concerns over a perceived promotion of Hemphill.

Kris Larson was the first Black woman to become a captain 1, captain 2 and then promoted further to the first Black female battalion chief in LAFD history

There is growing pressure for the Los Angeles fire chief to resign as the department faces accusations of sexual harassment and racism.

Less than 4% of L.A.'s firefighters are women. Many say their ranks are so small because of a hostile, sexist culture pervading the city's Fire Department.

Female firefighters allege hazing and abuse at some LAFD stations ranging from rotten meat left in their bags to male firefighters exposing themselves and even rape

Kristine Larson and Jennifer Wilcox, longtime LAFD veterans, are part of a coalition of female firefighters in LA and advocates who are calling for LAFD Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas’ removal and replacemenTt.

It’s a nationwide problem, others say.

For Fire Captain Lauren Andrade fighting to balance kids, gender norms, mothers’ rights in the workplace, and fires are just another day