After the Los Angeles Fire Department controversy and the Friday retirement of Chief Bamattre, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has appointed Douglas L. Barry, a 31 year veteran of the department. Barry has held a plethora of positions within LAFD including a battalion chief for 2 areas, head of the operation office and chief of staff. Also, Villaraigosa didn't know him until last week: I’ll let you in on a secret: I didn’t know Chief Barry until... more ›