BREAKING: Governor Newsom signed AB 2483 last night, opening a path for formerly incarcerated firefighters to get certified and keep fighting fires after release. They worked the front lines while incarcerated. Now they can build a career. #FirefightingtoFreedom

California’s wildfire response has relied on incarcerated firefighters for decades. #FirefightingToFreedom honors their service with protections and opportunities.

Vera’s Andony Corleto penned an account of his time as an incarcerated firefighter that underscores why these bills MUST pass:

​​Shaped by the lived experience of incarcerated firefighters, the #FirefightingToFreedom package addresses the challenges they face both on the fire line and after release.

California, tell your legislators: Pass the #FirefightingToFreedom package.

Incarcerated firefighters have our backs when wildfires threaten our communities. Now, it’s time to have theirs.

Support the #FirefightingToFreedom package to provide opportunity, dignity, and hope to those who risk so much for California. #CALeg #SecondChances

CA's incarcerated firefighters battled the wildfires. AB2483 would give them the certifications to keep doing it after release. #FirefightingToFreedom

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With just 3 weeks left in session, we stood with lawmakers, formerly incarcerated firefighters & advocates to uplift the #FirefightingToFreedom package — 7 bills to boost pay, support reentry & honor their service.
Let’s get #AB1380 & the full package across the finish line! 🧯🔥