Investopedia19 天
The Hidden Economic Forces Behind California's Use of Inmates as Firefighters
She co-founded and chaired Women in Technical Analysis ... and criminal justice. California's inmate firefighter program saves the state millions in firefighting costs by paying incarcerated ...
USA Today27 天
Inmates are fighting California wildfires: When did it start, how much do they get paid?
Here's what to know about the California inmate firefighter program ... Two of the camps are specifically for incarcerated women. When not responding to disasters, groups work on community ...
Rolling Stone1 个月
‘No One Treated Us Like Inmates’: Why Prisoners Opt to Fight Fires
It was just her and five other women — along with the fire ... we went to it,” says Anthony Pedro, a former inmate firefighter at the California Correctional Center (CCC) Fire Department.
Los Angeles Times25 天
Opinion: California’s inmate firefighters deserve more than a raise. Make them employees
started a fundraiser on Friday to support the fire crews of California’s prisons. Jan. 11, 2025 Other considerations belong in the discussion of helping inmate firefighters, including that they ...
Prisoner firefighters deserve respect – and a better chance at becoming professional fighters
They have proven their mettle on the frontlines, and they have shown a desire to give back to the community to make up for the crimes that got them sent to prison in the first place.
来自MSN25 天
Opinion: California's inmate firefighters deserve more than a raise. Make them employees
Gavin Newsom on Instagram last week saying wages for inmates fighting ... which is necessary to get around California’s licensing requirements to work as a firefighter. Newsom signed a bill ...
Hundreds of California prison inmates fight wildfires - and stigma
Critics say using incarcerated men and women to fight fires is cheap labour, but supporters say it is rehabilitative.
Yahoo25 天
Opinion: California's inmate firefighters deserve more than a raise. Make them employees
Inmate firefighters work at the Sunset fire in Hollywood on Jan. 8. The blaze was one of many throughout Los Angeles County. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) ...
Yahoo News28 天
Inmates are fighting California wildfires: When did it start, how much do they get paid?
Here's what to know about the California inmate firefighter program. The California conservation or fire camp program ... Two of the camps are specifically for incarcerated women. When not responding ...
Newsweek1 个月
How Many Inmates Are Being Used to Fight California Wildfires?
Inmate firefighters from Oak Glen Conservation Camp near Yucaipa, California fight the Easy Fire ... After watching what these men and women battling the most devastating wildfires in Los Angeles ...
The Pantagraph26 天
Commentary: California’s inmate firefighters deserve more than a raise. Make them employees
Gavin Newsom on Instagram last week saying wages for inmates fighting ... which is necessary to get around California’s licensing requirements to work as a firefighter. Newsom signed a bill ...