Over 1,100 California inmates have worked around the clock to help fight Los Angeles-area fires that have killed at least 25 people and destroyed thousands of homes
This article discusses the crucial role California inmates play in fighting wildfires, highlighting the disparity in pay compared to their non-incarcerated counterparts.
Despite working grueling 24-hour shifts in dangerous conditions, earning less than $30 a day, these inmates provide invaluable assistance to Cal Fire. They risk their lives to clear brush, cut fire lines, and protect homes, gaining valuable training and potentially reducing their prison sentences.
The article argues that these inmates deserve to be paid at the same rate as other firefighters, recognizing the dangerous and demanding nature of their work.
This article discusses the crucial role California inmates play in fighting wildfires, highlighting the disparity in pay compared to their non-incarcerated counterparts. Despite working grueling 24-hour shifts in dangerous conditions, earning less than $30 a day, these inmates provide invaluable assistance to Cal Fire. They risk their lives to clear brush, cut fire lines, and protect homes, gaining valuable training and potentially reducing their prison sentences. The article argues that these inmates deserve to be paid at the same rate as other firefighters, recognizing the dangerous and demanding nature of their work.