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.
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....
CDCR Secretary Jeff Macomber took a trip to Southern California Tuesday to see the state’s firefighting and fire relief efforts. ...
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The 21-member CDCR staff strike team has been at the Palisades fire searching door-to-door for people needing help. (Meet the...
While incarcerated crews battle the Los Angeles fires, CDCR Medical Emergency Response Teams (MERT) are there to support them. CDCR...
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Richard Selph, Fire Chief from Ironwood State Prison, discusses efforts to save lives and structures at the Palisades wildfire in...
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John Legend visited the Eaton fire incident command post to thank CDCR staff and incarcerated fire crews for their efforts....