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 ...
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 ...
Where are mandatory evacuations for California wildfires? See Lilac, Palisades, Eaton fires
The Lilac Fire triggered multiple rounds of evacuations in Bonsall, a small community about 45 minutes north of San Diego. "Immediate threat to life," read an urgent warning from Cal Fire issued ...