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Incarcerated firefighters join California wildfire battle efforts
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has deployed 931 incarcerated firefighters and 114 support staff ...
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United States: Prisoners freed to become firefighters and tackle Los Angeles fires
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has just announced that 783 inmates have been temporarily ...
Here’s Why California Inmates Are Fighting Los Angeles Wildfires
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters, who are trained to respond to emergencies and disasters, were reportedly deployed in ...
Among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires: Prison inmates earning less than minimum wage
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are working to extinguish the massive blaze scorching Los Angeles. Here's how much they ...
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Nearly 800 prisoners now helping to battle Los Angeles fires
The participating individuals are paid between $5.80 and $10.24 per day plus $1 an hour when responding to active emergencies, according to CDCR. "CDCR Fire Camp Program firefighters are proud to ...
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Incarcerated firefighters join California wildfire battle efforts
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has deployed 931 incarcerated firefighters and 114 support staff through its Fire Camp Program as of Sunday. These volunteers ...