California legislators and formerly incarcerated firefighters are urging swift passage of the “Firefighting to Freedom” legislative package, which aims to increase pay, provide benefits, and create career opportunities for those who risk their lives battling the state’s wildfires while incarcerated.
California lawmakers, advocates, and formerly incarcerated firefighters have unveiled a seven-bill legislative package aimed at expanding opportunities and protections for incarcerated firefighters, including increased pay, career pathways, and death benefits.
California lawmakers have introduced a legislative package to honor the labor and sacrifice of incarcerated firefighters and provide them with better pay, reentry opportunities, and a formal path into professional fire service roles.
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Legal Services for Prisoners with Children (LSPC) reported this week that the…