Jan. 9, 2025. "CDCR Fire Camp Program firefighters are proud to be embedded with CAL FIRE personnel to protect lives, property, and natural resources in Southern California," the law enforcement ...

These minimum-security inmates, participants in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Fire Camp Program, are playing a critical role in slowing the spread of fires in ...

a total of "939 fire camp firefighters are working to cut fire lines and remove fuel to slow fire spread, including 110 support staff," the CDCR confirmed to PEOPLE. In a statement shared with ...

That's less than California's minimum wage, which is $16.50 per hour. "CDCR Fire Camp Program firefighters are proud to be embedded with CAL FIRE personnel to protect lives, property, and natural ...

"CDCR Fire Camp Program firefighters are proud to be embedded with CAL FIRE personnel to protect lives, property and natural resources in Southern California," the agency said in a statement.

The imprisoned firefighters volunteer to participate in CDCR's Conservation (Fire) Camps Program and are paid for their work. Participants supports state, local and federal government agencies ...