Firefighters and Camps
Fire crews are incarcerated participants in the Conservation Camp Program. Also, CDCR staff and incarcerated firefighters work at institution firehouses. The primary mission of the Conservation Camp Program is to support state, local and federal government agencies responding to emergencies. These include fires, floods, and other natural or manmade disasters.
Thanks to the efforts of the California Men’s Colony (CMC) Fire Department, a group of baby ducklings have a second...
During Fire Service Week, we spotlight an incarcerated firefighter turning her life around while making a difference at Central California...
Edward Gaston, a formerly incarcerated individual, now serves as a private contractor firefighter in Butte County. His journey from incarceration...
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A booklet titled “State of California Forestry Honor Camp Program” was produced for the 86th Congress of Correction held in...
Incarcerated men from Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp were recently honored by the California legislature for their firefighting efforts. Camp...
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Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp recently hosted state legislators who learned more about the camp’s history and mission. “Pine Grove...
Those serving sentences at Gabilan Conservation Camp 38 learned how to get a job with CAL FIRE when they are...
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In this episode of the CDCR Unlocked podcast, we take an in-depth look at the Conservation (Fire) Camp Program, highlighting...
In 2024, California faced another intense wildfire season, with thousands of fires scorching more than a million acres across the...
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A Concert for All First Responders, featuring Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Jelly Roll, was organized to honor those who fought fires and...