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calimary

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18. GREAT stuff!

Reply to Dennis Donovan (Original post)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 11:55 AM

Jan 15

Solves several problems at once:
- firefighting support and workload relief
- good honest work that can earn them shorter sentences
- building a good reputation as workers
- building useful/valuable skills for after time served
- building job connections with professional firefighters
- rebuilding their self-esteem
And more!

Everybody wins.

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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