Mayor Karen Bass Friday named Los Angeles Fire Department Deputy Chief Jaime Moore as the new chief of the agency.

“Our work together will focus on reforming the LAFD to better prepare Los Angeles for major emergencies and the upcoming major events coming to our region,” Bass said at a downtown news conference to introduce Moore. “And also we will work to improve responses to 911 calls citywide. I’m proud to appoint an Angeleno to this role, and know he will work to improve the LAFD for everyone in this city. And I can think of no better leader for the thousands of heroes of the Los Angeles Fire Department whose bravery keeps us safe every day.”

Moore will replace Interim Chief Ronnie Villanueva, who came out of retirement to fill the post following Bass’ firing of former Chief Kristin C

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