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Johnny2X2X

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6. I know someone who served on them in California

Reply to Dennis Donovan (Original post)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 10:15 AM

Jan 15

Was a finance guy who ran a fund and was doing extrenely well while living in San Diego. He had a mental health crisis that got worse and worse over a couple of years and he ended up going to prison over things he did while off his rocker. He was working these fire crews in different parts of the state and got out early and got his life back together, although he'll never run a fund again because of his felony convictions. It was really the way he survived prison, having something useful to do.

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From Bluesky: "I am a former incarcerated firefighter. I served in a California fire camp from 2009 to 2012." [View all] Dennis Donovan Jan 15 OP

Thanks for posting this. harumph Jan 15 #1

The program is as I thought it would (should) be and is an incredible benefit to wildfire containment efforts... hlthe2b Jan 15 #2

I think the answer to your question is: "Yes." Oopsie Daisy Jan 15 #10

Yes. One of my far left/socialist friends sent around a meme Ms. Toad Jan 15 #19

Very interesting. I saw a short documentary or news report years ago underpants Jan 15 #3

I remember watching a PBS broadcast about this also. yonder Jan 15 #24

From a practical and mental health standpoint, this is a good program. Irish_Dem Jan 15 #4

This sounds like an excellent program.. whathehell Jan 15 #5

Ditto!! usaf-vet Jan 15 #11

I know someone who served on them in California Johnny2X2X Jan 15 #6

Both my mom and dad worked in a New England prison system. They work in the one that was attached to a FARM. usaf-vet Jan 15 #14

Sad commentary on our country MsLeopard Jan 15 #17

I hope Matthew got less time than the child molester. Clouds Passing Jan 15 #7

Excellent information. Thank you for posting. The hysteria and handwringing had gotten out of hand * Oopsie Daisy Jan 15 #8

But the people who need to see it or hear the truth will not. Time for a primetime documentary on this. Jit423 Jan 15 #27

Great information. marble falls Jan 15 #9

This is what we need in all prisons LittleGirl Jan 15 #12

Thank you for posting this. sheshe2 Jan 15 #13

Have a BIL Rebl2 Jan 15 #15

Thanks for posting JMCKUSICK Jan 15 #16

GREAT stuff! calimary Jan 15 #18

Thanks for posting. eom Exp Jan 15 #20

As a long-term ex-federal offender, who worked in both paid prison industries and unpaid farm work NBachers Jan 15 #21

Great post, thanks. Magoo48 Jan 15 #22

Thanks. I had no idea about it. NT Nululu Jan 15 #23

That is why there is a waiting list to get on these fire crews. SunSeeker Jan 15 #25

This is a good program. Joinfortmill Jan 15 #26

KnR Hekate Jan 15 #28

Dennis! ReRe Jan 15 #29

This post makes me very happy. soldierant Jan 15 #30

$1 an hour for risking your life? Slavery fucking sucks. erodriguez Jan 16 #31

The real payment is getting their conviction expunged and getting a good job when they get out. SunSeeker Jan 16 #32