New fire chief pledges reform

Setting a broad agenda for reform, Douglas L. Barry was sworn in Tuesday as the city's 23rd fire chief and the first African-American to head the Los Angeles Fire Department. Daily News.

Barry, 54, was sworn in by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa at a plaza across from City Hall after receiving unanimous support from the City Council. Barry has been serving as interim chief since December, when Chief William Bamattre retired.