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.
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...
On The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Royal Ramey discussed his time on an incarcerated fire crew and how he’s...
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Lawrence Walker, a CAL FIRE firefighter, got his start as an incarcerated crew member at Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown....