Katie Becker wanted to leave no doubt about what had driven her out of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Los Angeles Women in the Fire Service, an advocacy group for women at the department, says that a study of workplace culture has been delayed for more than three years, leaving the precise sentiments of women and others unquantified. “Mayor Garcetti has claimed time and again that he is committed to equity for women and people of color,” said Ninburg, who heads a nonprofit that encourages civic engagement. “We can continue to hire only the best and brightest LAFD firefighters and do a better job with ethnic and gender diversity,” Escobar said via email. AdvertisementDespite the challenges, the LAFD employs more women than the L.A. County Fire Department, where women make up 2% of the 3,153 sworn firefighters.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 08, 2021 12:00 UTC