Letters to the Editor: We rely on incarcerated firefighters. That highlights our hypocrisy on public safety
Up to 30% of California's firefighters are prisoners. That's exploitative, and it shows our public safety priorities are ...
The Incarcerated Firefighters Battling the L.A. Wildfires
California’s incarcerated firefighters battle wildfires for minimal pay. WSJ’s Ben C. Solomon joins one crew on the Los ...
Kim Kardashian Called Out for Making L.A. Fires ‘Political’
Kim Kardashian made higher wages for incarcerated firefighters her latest “cause” amid California’s destructive wildfires, ...
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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Untold stories of LA fires: Incarcerated firefighters, Black Altadena and Octavia Butler’s warning
We continue our coverage of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, which have killed at least 24 people as of Monday. Some 150,000 more have been forced to evacuate their homes and over 40, ...
Waters and Sherman introduce bill to address gaps in wildfire insurance coverage
Reps. Maxine Waters and Brad Sherman reintroduce legislation that would require a study assessing the danger wildfires pose ...
Over 1,000 inmates battle LA wildfires, earning pathways to firefighting jobs
There are 1,015 inmates currently fighting the Los Angeles wildfires, working up to 24 hours at a time clearing debris, ...
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Danny Trejo slams Kim Kardashian over comments on incarcerated firefighter pay during LA fires
Danny Trejo rebukes Kim Kardashian’s comments on incarcerated firefighters’ pay, urging her to focus on fire victims.
More than 1,000 prisoners risking their lives fighting LA wildfires – for just 91p an hour
Fire crews are being lent a unique hand in trying to slow the blazes tearing through Los Angeles - California's Inmate ...
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Prison staff face lawsuit over fatal beating. But firing officers guilty of abuse is difficult
Robert Brooks was fatally beaten at a NYS prison near Utica. His family is suing, but investigations show it's incredibly ...
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Inmate Firefighters Battling LA Fires Have Trouble Getting Firefighting Jobs After Release
Because of requirements, it’s especially difficult to get municipal firefighting jobs once inmates are released.
How to Help Those Affected by the Wildfires in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation supports over 3,000 local firefighters and paramedics. It accepts donations to buy the proper equipment and tools for firefighters to effectively battle ...