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Incarcerated Firefighters in California Fight Wildfires for Low Wages and Hope for Redemption

Credited from: NEWSWEEK

  • Deshaun Curtis-Simmons, a 22-year-old convicted of manslaughter, fulfills his childhood dream of being a firefighter by fighting blazes in California.
  • Incarcerated firefighters earn between $0.16 and $0.74 hourly, with a maximum daily pay of $10.24, plus additional bonuses for emergency work.
  • The CDCR Fire Camp program allows inmates to gain experience while contributing to wildfire efforts, with many transitioning into legitimate firefighting careers post-release.
  • Critics, including Emily Galvin-Almanza, argue these incarcerated workers are paid "slave wages" despite risking their lives in service to wealthy communities.
  • Concerns about safety and proper treatment persist among families of incarcerated firefighters, who feel their loved ones deserve fair compensation.

For the full article, visit Newsweek.

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