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Incarcerated firefighters mobilized to fight wildfires in Southern California

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Incarcerated firefighters mobilized to fight wildfires in Southern California

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  • Nearly 400 incarcerated firefighters have been deployed to assist in battling wildfires in Southern California, facing extreme winds and dry conditions.
  • The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has mobilized 395 imprisoned firefighters across 29 crews to support Cal Fire's efforts.
  • Incarcerated individuals are trained at over 30 fire camps, contributing significantly to wildfire response, sometimes accounting for up to 30% of the firefighting force.
  • While the wages for these roles are low, participants highlight the meaningful nature of the work, despite facing challenges upon release in accessing firefighting jobs.
  • The ongoing fires have resulted in at least five fatalities and over 1,000 destroyed structures, illustrating the severe impact of the current crisis.

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