CDCR

Conservation (Fire) Camps

Facts and figures

Total Staff (CDCR) 2009: 10
Total Staffing (CAL-FIRE/LAC) 2009: 11
Total # Inmates (as of 12/31/2009): 88

Camp Products

N/A

Community service projects

1. Maintenance of the College of the Siskiyous Fire Training Center.

2. Fire Prevention (Fuel Reduction) in several local communities.

3. Fire Prevention (Fuel Reduction) at Castle Crags State Park.

4. Habitat improvement at Shasta Valley Wildlife Area.

5. Fire Prevention (Fuel Reduction) and cleanup at local schools.

6. Cleanup at local cemetery districts.

7. Fire Prevention (Fuel Reduction) at Lake Siskiyou Recreation Area.

Welcome to Deadwood Conservation Camp #23

17148 McAdams Creek Road,
Fort Jones, CA 96032
PH: (530) 468-2633

Camp Staff (CDCR)

Randy Sherer, Lieutenant
Ron Schmidt, Sergeant
Shannon Currie, Officer
David Grassman, Officer
Paul Hamilton, Officer
Donald Hogun, Officer
Craig Keno, Officer
Connley Little, Officer
Charles Stuckey, Officer
Chad Tupman, Officer

Camp History

Deadwood Conservation Camp was opened June 1, 1962 and has been an important part of Siskiyou County since. Deadwood Conservation Camp fire crews provide a large part of the labor force for CAL FIRE during wildland fires in Siskiyou County.

Inmate Programs

Inmates may participate in hobby craft, softball, basketball, horse shoes, reading or other activities. Spiritual services are provided by community volunteers. Inmates quickly learn that life at a conservation camp is more desirable than serving time behind the walls of a prison. Their work activities and efforts during emergencies build a strong work ethic, and a feeling of self worth. Soon, inmate volunteers will be offered the opportunity to participate in more advanced wildland firefighting training. This may allow the inmates who choose to participate in the training, a good chance at obtaining employment in firefighting upon release into their local community for parole.