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Incarcerated Labor
Incarcerated Labor
California has long relied on incarcerated labor to reduce costs on many public services, including wildland firefighting. Learn more...
Wildfire & Climate Crisis
Wildfire & Climate Crisis
California has seen some of its largest wildfires in history in recent years...what are the challenges to meeting the demand for forestry & wildland fire professionals? Learn more...
Benjamin's Story
Benjamin's Story
Benjamin Fowler graduated in April 2023 as part of FFRP's first-ever Career Training Program in the SF Bay Area. His story highlights the challenges that formerly incarcerated individuals may face in seeking a career in wildland firefighting. Learn more...
The Barriers to Forestry & Fire Careers
The Barriers to Forestry & Fire Careers
AB 2147 is one step toward supporting incarcerated firefighters in the path to forestry and fir careers, but it is still not having the expected widespread impact. What other steps and supports do Justice-impacted individuals need to make this transition? Learn more...
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