In a video defending the department's DEI hiring practices, Deputy Chief Kristine Larson -- who heads the Equity and Human Resources Bureau -- addressed accusations that female firefighters aren't strong enough carry a man out of a burning building.

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LAFD’s $300K-per-year diversity chief sparks fury for defending DEI by blaming the victim: ‘He got himself in the wrong place’

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The Los Angeles Fire Department’s diversity chief is being eviscerated online after a shocking video shows her blaming fire victims.

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Leon Cooperman

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Toronto

Ontario

Canada

LAFD’s diversity chief sparks outrage for defending DEI in victim-blaming video

Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Deputy Chief Kristine Larson is facing extreme backlash from social media users after a clip went viral of Larson blaming victims for needing emergency rescue.

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LAFD Diversity Chief Blames Fire Victims Needing Rescue In Viral Clip

A resurfaced video of LAFD's Diversity Chief raises questions about DEI practices, as her controversial remarks spark debate on the efficacy of diversity initiatives in emergency services.

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Video of LAFD Diversity Chief Resurfaces, Puts Blame of DEI Failures for Potential Victims ‘He got himself in the wrong place’

The Deputy Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), Kristine Larson, faced a wave of criticism after stating that, in fire situations, the victims would be “in the wrong place”. The statement was made in a video that went viral on social media, rekindling the debate about inclusion policies and efficiency in the corporation. In response... The post Los Angeles Deputy Fire Chief causes outrage by blaming fire victims appeared first on The…

A vice-chefe do Corpo de Bombeiros de Los Angeles (LAFD), Kristine Larson, enfrentou uma onda de críticas após afirmar que, em situações de incêndio, as vítimas estariam “no lugar errado”. A declaração foi feita em um vídeo que viralizou nas redes sociais, reacendendo o debate sobre políticas de inclusão e eficiência na corporação. Em resposta... The post Vice-chefe dos bombeiros de Los Angeles causa revolta ao culpar vítimas de incêndios appear…

Vice-chefe dos bombeiros de Los Angeles causa revolta ao culpar vítimas de incêndios

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São Paulo

State of São Paulo

Brazil

Los Angeles Deputy Fire Chief Sparks Outrage by Blaming Fire Victims

He believes diversity is more important than a firefighter being able to handle a man.

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Deadly fire: Los Angeles Fire Department diversity chief blames victims

OAN Staff Blake Wolf
1:36 PM – Sunday, January 12, 2025
Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Deputy Chief Kristine Larson is facing extreme backlash from social media users after a clip went viral of Larson blaming victims for needing emergency rescue.
Larson, a lesbian, oversees the departments…

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The Los Angeles Fire Department's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) chief, Deputy Chief Kristine Larson, has sparked outrage after comments she made in a resurfaced video appeared to blame fire victims for putting themselves in 'the wrong place.' The comments, which have gone viral, have led to fierce criticism online, with many accusing Larson of unprofessionalism and insensitivity during a time of widespread devastation. In the 2019 video…

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LAFD Diversity Chief Slammed For 'Victim Blaming'

An aerial image shows smoke from wildfires including the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 8, 2025. (PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff Blake Wolf1:36 PM – Sunday, January 12, 2025 Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Deputy Chief Kristine Larson is facing extreme backlash from social media users after a clip went viral of Larson blaming victims for needing emergency rescue. Advertisement Larson, a…

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Our thanks to Nigel for this (Mail). He commented on our piece earlier today on Apple’s DEI programmes: “Well, if DEI is more important than saving lives I suppose it’s more important than business efficiency. “When questioned about concerns that some female firefighters might lack the physical strength to carry a man out of a burning building, Larson dismissed the criticism, stating, ‘He got himself in the wrong place if I have to carry him out…

LAFD’s $300K-per-year diversity chief sparks fury for defending DEI by blaming the victim: ‘He got himself in the wrong place’

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