The Office of Mayor Karen Bass announced on Friday 24 October 2025 that LAFD Deputy Chief Jaime Moore has been appointed to serve as the next Fire Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
According to the mayor’s office, the appointment follows a nationwide search.
Mayor Karen Bass said: “Jaime Moore is a proven and admired firefighter and executive who will urgently advance an agenda of reform to better prepare L.A. for major emergencies and upcoming world events and to improve responses to 911 calls citywide.”
Jaime Moore said he was honored to be selected.
Jaime Moore, Fire Chief-designate, said: “I am humbled by the trust that Mayor Bass is placing in me with this appointment.
“I love this city – it’s my hometown, and my fellow firefighters are my family.
“I will always do everything I can to protect L.A. and our firefighters.”
The mayor’s office stated that Mayor Bass and Chief Moore will prioritise preparation for major disasters, including pre-deployment and staffing.
The office added that preparation for coming world events, including the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is a focus.
Improving morale and culture within the department was listed among the priorities.
Ensuring the department is equipped with essential resources, staffing and support is included.
The office also cited increasing innovation, adoption of technology and the use of data as priorities.
The office said Chief Moore will review and implement appropriate recommendations from the After-Action Review Report.
The mayor’s office noted that, at the direction of Mayor Bass and under Interim Chief Ronnie Villanueva, LAFD has strengthened interagency coordination.
Upgraded communications technology has been implemented, the office said.
The office reported enhanced wildfire training and evacuation drills.
Improved pre-deployment protocols were also implemented, according to the office.
The mayor’s office stated that Chief Moore is Deputy Chief of Operations for the Valley Bureau, where he leads more than 1,000 firefighters and civilian personnel across 39 stations.
He has served for over 30 years at LAFD, the office said.
According to the office, Moore held executive leadership and operations roles in wildland fires including the Hurst Fire, Kenneth Fire, Archer Fire and the 2018 Getty Fire.
The office added that he led the department’s Arson and Counter Terrorism Section where he investigated complex cases.
The office said Moore professionalised FireStat LA, the department’s data and performance based management system.
In 2023, the Federal Emergency Management Agency recognised Moore with the US Fire Administration Outstanding Research Award, the office stated.
The office said Moore was raised in Los Angeles.
According to the office, if confirmed by the Los Angeles City Council, he will be the second Latino Chief to lead the department and the first Spanish speaking Fire Chief.
Mayor Bass recognised Interim Chief Ronnie Villanueva for leading the department during the past nine months.
Mayor Karen Bass said: “When our fire department and city were facing turmoil amidst one of the worst natural disasters in L.A. ‘s history, Chief Ronnie Villanueva answered the call — not because he had to, but because he cared about this city and the people we serve.
“After more than 40 years of giving his life to this work, he came out of retirement to serve again,” said Mayor Bass.
“That tells you everything you need to know about the kind of man he is.
“The changes he’s made, the leadership he’s brought — these will save lives in Los Angeles for years to come.
“I am eternally grateful to Chief Villanueva for what he’s given to our city.
“He represents public service in its purest form, and my respect for him runs deep.
“Over these past 9 months, Angelenos have gotten to see what the firefighters have always known: that Chief Villanueva is someone truly special, someone you can count on when it matters most.”
LAFD Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva said he was proud of members’ work during the transition.
Ronnie Villanueva, Interim Fire Chief, said: “These past nine months have been an incredible opportunity to step up to the plate — to come out of retirement and help guide the Los Angeles City Fire Department through this important transition.
“I’m deeply proud of the dedication and professionalism shown by our members during this time, and I have every confidence that under Chief Jaime Moore’s leadership, the department will continue to thrive and reach even greater heights in service to our city.”
According to the mayor’s office, the appointment requires confirmation by the Los Angeles City Council.
The office stated that Moore will review appropriate After-Action Review recommendations following confirmation.
The office said priorities span staffing, resourcing and data-driven management.
Senior fire and rescue officers may reference the stated priorities on disaster preparation, pre-deployment and staffing when planning resource allocation and mutual aid coordination.
Emergency and disaster response managers may track the focus on upcoming global events, including the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, for timelines that affect incident planning and drills.
Training officers may note the emphasis on enhanced wildfire training and evacuation drills already underway under interim leadership.
Data and performance leads may look to FireStat LA’s professionalisation and the cited use of data and technology for performance based management.
Procurement and support services may refer to the commitment to equip the department with essential resources, staffing and support.
