Long before the devastating fire in Pacific Palisades, leaders of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s labor union complained that the agency did not have enough money to keep the city safe.

The head of the union representing Los Angeles Fire Department employees took home more than half a million dollars last year ...

especially during wildfire season," Interim LAFD Chief Ronnie Villanueva said in a statement. "The Rams' generosity - renovating our station and recognizing our firefighters - demonstrates a deep ...