Prisoner firefighters deserve respect – and a better chance at becoming professional fighters
They have proven their mettle on the frontlines, and they have shown a desire to give back to the community to make up for ...
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VERIFYING claims about inmates who fight wildfires in California
More than 1,100 incarcerated firefighters are actively assisting Cal Fire in responding to the Eaton and Palisades fires in ...
How the Los Angeles Fires Compare to Historic Wildfires
T housands of personnel—firefighters, first responders, and the National Guard—have turned their attention towards stifling ...
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More than 1,100 inmates help Cal Fire battle Palisades, Eaton fires for less than $30 a day
Almanza, who is serving a 4-year sentence at the minimum-security Fenner Canyon Conservation Camp, said the firefighting ... according to CalFire. California began training inmates to help fight ...
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Among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires: Prison inmates earning less than minimum wage
Camp participants are eligible for employment with Cal Fire once they have served their sentences, a path many choose to take, according to CDCR. The department says some of these individuals have ...
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Hughes Fire burns over 10,000 acres near I-5 in Castaic, prompts evacuation orders
According to CalFire, the so-called Hughes Fire has burned 10,176 acres with 14% containment. The fire is located off Lake Hughes Road, north of Castaic Reservoir Road in Castaic. According to ...