Inmate firefighters: What to know about their role in California …
1 day ago · Here's what to know about the California inmate firefighter program. ... Incarcerated fire crew members earn between $5.80 and $10.24 daily depending on skill level, according to …
California prisoner firefighter program draws harsh criticism …
2 days ago · California’s century-old prisoner firefighter program is drawing fresh criticism as hundreds of incarcerated people have been deployed to fight the deadly wildfires in the …
Incarcerated California Firefighters Risk Lives for $5-10/Day
1 day ago · Prison Labor in the Spotlight as Incarcerated California Firefighters Risk Lives for $5-10/Day. Story January 14, 2025. ... For more on how California’s incarcerated firefighting …
California wildfires: Prisoners called up to help fight fires : NPR
5 days ago · California has relied on incarcerated firefighters since 1915. And prison labor has been used to respond to emergencies and disasters nationwide for centuries, said Bianca …
How many prisoners are fighting the Los Angeles fires?
1 day ago · Inmate firefighters responding to the ongoing Los Angeles fires and working 24-hour shifts are earning $26.90 per day, according to the California Dept. of Corrections. ... California …
The History of California’s Inmate Firefighter Program
Sep 1, 2022 · In California, inmate firefighters form handcrews, creating breaks in vegetation and carving out swaths of barren soil that deny flames fuel to go further. They eke these precious …
Why Incarcerated Firefighters Are Battling the L.A. Fires
4 days ago · An incarcerated firefighter is seen at the Sunset Fire on Vista street on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles, CA. Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times—Getty Images
Inmates Can Make Up Nearly A Third Of Those Fighting California …
6 days ago · As much as 30% of the firefighters force in California may be prison inmates, according to reports. How did we get here? And what's the best path forward?
California's inmate firefighter crews are dwindling - Los Angeles Times
Jul 9, 2024 · Inmate fire crews are made up of 12 to 17 firefighters, led by a fire captain. Inmates who have been convicted of violent crimes, such as rape, lewd acts with a child under 14 or …
Next generation of firefighters learned how while in prison : NPR
Jul 18, 2024 · California has long relied on its prison population to help fight wildfires. It is one of at least 14 states that operates fire camps for incarcerated people to train to fight fires. It's an...