Inmates fighting fires: Inside California’s controversial program
As wildfires rage on in Southern California, 783 prisoners so far have pitched in to help with the 2025 efforts. The California Department of Corrections has trained incarcerated volunteers as part of so-called “fire camps” since 1915. These inmates are paid between $5.80 and $10.24 per day, with an additional $1/hour paid during active emergencies. Qualifying...
As wildfires rage on in Southern California, 783 prisoners so far have pitched in to help with the 2025 efforts. The California Department of Corrections has trained incarcerated volunteers as part of so-called “fire camps” since 1915. These inmates are paid between $5.80 and $10.24 per day, with an additional $1/hour paid during active emergencies. Qualifying...
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