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Facts and figures

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

Camp Products

During the 2009 calendar year, the Francisquito Conservation Camp provided, through project and conservation work, the local communities with 53,760 man-hours, state agencies with 29,960 man-hours, and federal agencies with 36,065 man-hours.  In addition, inmate firefighters provided 2584 crew-hours in firefighting and flood suppression work.  In 2009 alone, the inmate firefighters a Francisquito Conservation Camp saved California taxpayers, through cost avoidance work, $1,297,820.

Camp Projects

During the 2009 calendar year, the Francisquito Conservation Camp provided, through project and conservation work, the local communities with 53,760 man-hours, state agencies with 29,960 man-hours, and federal agencies with 36,065 man-hours.  In addition, inmate firefighters provided 2584 crew-hours in firefighting and flood suppression work.  In 2009 alone, the inmate firefighters a Francisquito Conservation Camp saved California taxpayers, through cost avoidance work, $1,297,820.

 

Welcome to Francisquito Conservation Camp #4

35100 N. San Francisquito Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
PH: (661) 296 - 4409

Camp Staff

CDCR: Six Correctional Officers, one Correctional Sergeant, and one Correctional Lieutenant (also known as a CDCR Camp Commander)
LACFD: Eight Firefighter Specialists (also known as Crew Foremen) and one LACFD Fire Captain (also known as a LACFD Superintendent)

Camp History

Francisquito Conservation Camp, CC#4, was opened in October 1981, under the administrative supervision of Sierra Conservation Center (SCC).  The camp is jointly operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD).  The camp was used as a Los Angeles County fire-training center prior to its opening as a CDCR and LACFD inmate fire suppression camp.  Inmate crews are utilized in wildland fire suppression as well as county conservation assignments, including but not limited to maintenance of the California Aqueduct, local parks, and fire stations.  The camp inmates work primarily in Los Angeles County, but may be called upon to work throughout the state in fire suppression tactics.

Inmate Programs

During their leisure time, inmates may participate in hobby craft, softball, basketball, billiards, reading, or other activities. Community volunteers provide spiritual services as well as 12 Step program meetings. 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. These activities prepare the inmates for a successful transition back into their communities upon their release.

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