Here’s How Much Los Angeles Firefighter Leadership Is Paid Amid Wildfires [Video]

The salaries of Los Angeles Fire Department’s top leaders are under the microscope amid deadly wildfires that have ravaged the area since Tuesday morning.

Newsweek has reached to the L.A. Fire Department and Mayor Karen Bass‘ office via email Saturday morning. This article will be updated with any provided remarks.

Why It Matters

Los Angeles has been battling a series of devastating wildfires that have left at least 11 people dead and demolished over 12,000 structures across the city.

Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, has come under sharp criticism for a decrease in funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department amid the devastating wildfires.

LAFD Salaries for Chief, Deputy Chiefs

Here are the salaries for the three highest-ranking LAFD chiefs according to …