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Fighting Wildfires from Prison, A New Law Gives Ex-Cons Route to California Fire Dept. Jobs on Release: Rather than being stuck on the chain gang, California prisoners are often on the bucket brigade.… @goodnewsnetwork.org #WildfireFighters #CaliforniaFireDept #ExCons #PrisonReform #FirefighterJobs
Fighting Wildfires from Prison, A New Law Gives Ex-Cons Route to California Fire Dept. Jobs on Release
Rather than being stuck on the chain gang, California prisoners are often on the bucket brigade. Roughly half of all California firefighters are incarcerated individuals. The pay is better than other prison jobs, and is reported to be a welcome break from the monotony of prison life. Now, following the stewarded passage of a bill […] The post Fighting Wildfires from Prison, A New Law Gives Ex-Cons Route to California Fire Dept. Jobs on Release appeared first on Good News Network.
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October 6, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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Wildfire Prevention in Limbo: Trump Administration Freezes Federal Funding
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Wildfire Prevention in Limbo: Trump Administration Freezes Federal Funding - WIOBS
The Trump administration’s freeze on wildfire prevention funding and firefighter hiring raises concerns amid record-breaking wildfires..
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February 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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I feel that not getting them a firefighter job once they leave prison is worse than basically having no pay.
With how many people the US imprisons, you'd think fire departments would be more reasonable.

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Why incarcerated firefighters say it’s the best prison job
YouTube video by The Marshall Project
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March 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Join the Hays Fire Dept! No certifications? No problem. We will PAY for your training. 🚒

💰 Avg Starting Pay: $58,000*
⏰ 24 hrs ON / 48 hrs OFF
🏥 KP&F Pension + great health benefits!

Apply online today: www.haysusa.com/employment 
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March 23, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Join the Hays Fire Department! 👨‍🚒 We are hiring Firefighters. We pay for your EMT-B and Firefighter I & II certifications.

💰 $16.46 - $25.14/hr
🗓️ 24 on / 48 off schedule

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March 4, 2026 at 1:15 AM