Chief Brown has served the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) for over 29 years. She is currently serving as the Marine Operations Commander at the Port of Los Angeles, overseeing maritime operations for the LAFD, including training, facility and vessel maintenance and repairs, equipment procurement, and grant development. Over the course of her career, she has held various positions, including Firefighter, Paramedic, Emergency Incident Technician, Engineer, Captain I, Captain II, and Battalion Chief. In addition, Chief Brown has worked in the Training and Support Bureau as the Firefighter Selection Liaison Officer. She has also played a pivotal role in serving as the chair of the FIRESCOPE Maritime Specialist Group and has established herself as a leader with the State Fire Training Steering Committee.
Chief Brown earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology from the University of
California, Los Angeles. She is also a State Fire Marshal Certified Instructor and has
functioned as the Operations Branch Director with the California Office of Emergency
Services.