One year ago, a CDCR firefighting staff strike team was assembled to assist with the Palisades fire near Los Angeles (LA). Throughout the following days and weeks, CDCR, CCHCS staff, incarcerated fire crews, and others helped wherever they were needed.
Learn more about the department’s efforts during the January 2025 LA fires in this video:
By the Office of Public and Employee Communications
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