‘Essential’: nearly 800 incarcerated firefighters deployed as LA battles wildfires
www.theguardian.com
The firefighters earn $5.80-$10.24 per day plus $1 an hour when responding to active emergencies, according to CDCR
  • FauxPseudo @lemmy.world
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    12 days ago

    And then when they get out they can’t use those skills because their criminal record prevents fire departments from hiring them.