California Prison Crews Are Helping Fight the Los Angeles Fires
They join thousands of firefighting and emergency personnel who have been dispatched to respond to multiple fires throughout ...
How many prisoners are fighting the Los Angeles fires?
Inmate firefighters responding to the ongoing Los Angeles fires and working 24-hour shifts are earning $26.90 per day, ...
Among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires: Prison inmates earning less than minimum wage
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are working to extinguish the massive blaze scorching Los Angeles. Here's how much they ...
Here’s Why California Inmates Are Fighting Los Angeles Wildfires
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters, who are trained to respond to emergencies and disasters, were reportedly deployed in ...
Opinion: California’s inmate firefighters deserve more than a raise. Make them employees
The work done by prisoners to prevent and contain fires is just as valuable as that of other responders. But unlike their ...
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Hundreds of California inmates are fighting the Los Angeles fires. Here's how much they get paid
The role of inmate firefighters is in the spotlight as crews continue to battle the blazes in Southern California.
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California's Reliance on Incarcerated Firefighters Sparks Debate Over Low Pay and Dangerous Work
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are risking their lives battling Los Angeles wildfires, raising questions about ...
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Nearly 800 prisoners now helping to battle Los Angeles fires
As firefighters work to contain the slew of brush fires spreading across Los Angeles County ... individuals, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) confirmed to ...
Hundreds Of California Prisoners Are Joining The Fight Against The Los Angeles Wildfires
Nearly 950 inmates are removing timber and brush in an attempt to slow the spread of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area, ...
For Just Dollars a Day, Inmates Fight California’s Fires
Hundreds of incarcerated people are firefighting in Los Angeles. They are paid a maximum of $10.24 a day, and receive an ...