When discussing marginalized populations, society often overlooks and even exploits one group: the incarcerated. This is ...

Incarcerated firefighters battling Southern California wildfires have been moved by the outpouring of support from the public ...

The fire danger in Southern California is far from over. As crews continue their battle, incarcerated firefighters part of a long-running state program are on the frontline. Supporters say the program ...

How much do incarcerated firefighters in California make? Will they be able to get firefighting jobs upon release? Here’s ...

The role of inmate firefighters is in the spotlight as crews continue to battle the blazes in Southern California.

The prison inmates risking their lives fighting LA wildfires for just $1 an hour - Inmate firefighters make around $27 for a ...

The Los Angeles-based Anti-Recidivism Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to ending mass incarceration, started a fundraiser on ...

During the first full day of the wildfires, LA area-crews were battling upwards of five large blazes at the same time, which stretched the county's emergency response resources and staff, Anthony ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Among the agencies sending crews to Los Angeles is the Oakland Fire Department. Twelve firefighters have been sent so far, and on Thursday, they’re sending a water tender.

Members of the inmate fire crews are paid between $5.80 and $10.24 per day, depending on their skill level, as well as an additional $1 per hour during an active emergency. Corrections officials ...