Hundreds of California inmates are helping fight wildfires
January 12, 2025
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3:47Canada, Mexico sending firefighters to help put out California wildfires
6:19Now PlayingHundreds of California inmates are helping fight wildfires
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as posted by the channelAccording to reports, nearly 1,000 California incarcerated firefighters are currently fighting wildfires in the state. Some have criticized the practice due to the low pay for the firefighters, but Royal Ramey, a former inmate and co-founder of the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, says the program helps create career opportunities for inmates upon release.
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