The Troubling Slavery-Era Origins of Inmate Firefighting
The history of enslaved firefighters offers a cautionary tale about the dangers of relying on involuntary labor to fight ...
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Incarcerated firefighters do risky, low-pay work. Many say it's the best job behind bars.
The Marshall Project spotlights some of the incarcerated firefighters doing one of the riskiest, lowest-paying, but ...
USA Today27 天
Inmates are fighting California wildfires: When did it start, how much do they get paid?
jointly run by California's corrections and fire departments, trains inmates to fight wildfires and respond to other emergencies. Inmate firefighters earn between $5.80 and $10.24 daily ...
Kim Kardashian sends inmate firefighters to FireAid concert where Nirvana reunite
Kim Kardashian made sure a group of L.A. firefighters, most of whom were formerly incarcerated, had an unforgettable night at ...
Blink-182 announces one-night benefit show to support inmate firefighters and fire relief
All proceeds will be donated to the Pasadena Humane Society, California Fire Department, LAFD Foundation, and the ...
The Express Tribune9 天
Kim Kardashian sends former inmate firefighters to FireAid concert
Kim Kardashian gifted 90 floor seats to L.A. firefighters, many formerly incarcerated, for the FireAid concert.