Incarcerated firefighters helping battle blazes in San Diego County
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters have recently battled blazes across southern California. Incarcerated firefighters are helping alongside CAL Fire crews on fires such as San Diego County's Border 2 Fire.
How incarcerated firefighters have helped battle California wildfires
NBC News' Steve Patterson has an inside look at how incarcerated firefighters are making a difference against the California wildfires and why some say the state may be exploiting their efforts.
‘This has been really devastating’: Inside the lives of incarcerated firefighters battling the L.A. wildfires
Incarcerated firefighters currently battling the Eaton Fire and are stationed at a base camp at the Rose Bowl.
How incarcerated firefighters are helping battle the blazes around Los Angeles
The fire danger in Southern California is far from over. As crews continue their battle, incarcerated firefighters part of a long-running state program are on the frontline. Supporters say the program offers a pathway out of prison,
Minnesota sending crew of wildland firefighters to help fight California wildfires
The Minnesota team will assist with current fire response efforts and may also be called upon to help with new outbreaks
Minnesota firefighters to help fight Los Angeles wildfires
A team of Minnesota firefighters will be heading west to help battle the ongoing wildfires around Los Angeles. Gov. Tim Walz announced the state will send a crew of Minnesota DNR wildland firefighters to support the response in southern California.
Ohio Gov. DeWine sending crew to assist in battle against California wildfires
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is sending a crew from the state’s Department of Natural Resources to help fight the devastating wildfires in California.
Travis Barker Visits Incarcerated Firefighters in Los Angeles: ‘These Guys Are Heroes'
Travis Barker is showing his respect for the firefighters who continue to risk their lives in order to contain and extinguish ...
"This Is Not Rehabilitation This Is Slave Labor": People Are Shocked That Incarcerated Firefighters In California Are Paid As Little As $6 A Day
"It's really important that people remember they are people just like us and are doing a very important and dangerous job." ...
Travis Barker Pays a Visit to Incarcerated Firefighters amid L.A. Fires: 'These Guys Are Heroes'
The Blink-182 drummer was seen at the Rose Bowl Complex in Pasadena, Calif., alongside incarcerated firefighters and members ...
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VERIFYING claims about inmates who fight wildfires in California
More than 1,100 incarcerated firefighters are actively assisting Cal Fire in responding to the Eaton and Palisades fires in the Los Angeles area, according to the California Department of ...
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$1 an hour: Experts question low wages for California incarcerated firefighters
Dolovich said a 2020 law – California Assembly Bill 2147 – allows incarcerated firefighters to earn a “testimonial of good behavior,” enabling them to pursue employment as firefighters ...
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CA Law Allows Low Wages for Incarcerated Firefighters as “Involuntary Servitude”
Voters in November rejected a ballot measure that would’ve made it easier to change prisoners’ working conditions.