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New California Law Lets Former Inmates Join Fire Departments
Original: Fighting Wildfires from Prison, A New Law Gives Ex-Cons Route to California Fire Dept. Jobs on Release https:// fed.brid
A new California law allows former inmates who fought wildfires while in prison to pursue careers with local fire departments after their release. Incarcerated firefighters have long played a key role in battling the state's blazes, but criminal records previously barred most from paid firefighting jobs. Supporters say the change opens a path to stable employment and helps address firefighter shortages.
Why now: California's ongoing wildfire crisis and firefighter shortages make this rehabilitation-focused reform newly relevant.
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- Fighting Wildfires from Prison, A New Law Gives Ex-Cons Route to California Fire Dept. Jobs on Release https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.good newsnetwork.org/fighting-wildfires-from-prison-a-new-law-gives-ex-cons-route-to-california-fire-dept-jobs-on-release/ · goodnewsnetwork.org@web.brid.gy · 3
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