Critics on social media have alleged that Mayor Karen Bass cut the city fire department’s budget by $23 million this year.

LAFD officials say they need at least a 7% budget increase in the upcoming fiscal year to invest in 400 more firefighters and open 62 new fire stations within the next six years.

Several LAFD Firefighters have spoken to FOX 11 about their frustrations with the budget cuts, and what they've meant for their ability to fight the fires.

Emergency incident technicians are firefighters who play a key role in coordinating the response to fires, and losing them would put lives at risk, according to LAFD Chief Ronnie Villanueva.

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LAFD Chief Kirstin Crowley slammed the city’s preparation for fires. “We are screaming to be properly funded to make sure that our firefighters can do their jobs so that we can serve the ...

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While the budget increased to support salaries, LAFD Chief went on CNN to say the city had failed her and the department with cuts to certain areas, such as civilian personnel. “Let me be clear.