Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

PCPenal Code 6200 and 6204 permit The Director to establish a Conservation Camp Program and to promulgate rules and regulations for the government of the Conservation Centers in the management of their affairs.

The purpose of the Correctional Conservation Camp Program shall be to promote the conservation of natural and human resources within the limits established by law, CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations, and the operating procedures of cooperating agencies. The Conservation Camp Program shall cooperate with other State and local agencies in a joint operation.

Inmates may be assigned to perform public conservation projects including, but not limited to, the following:

• Forest fire protection and control.

• Forest and watershed management.

• Recreational area development.

• Fish and game management.

• Soil conservation.

• Forest watershed revegetation.

The Conservation Camp Program shall be jointly administered by CDC and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF); by CDC and the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LCFD); and/or with other cooperating agencies. The Director may enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with public agencies for the performance of appropriate conservation projects.

Any productive industrial enterprise subject to the jurisdiction of the CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) established at any center or camp shall be approved by the General Manager, CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA).

Interagency Agreements

• Copies of each interagency agreement shall be maintained on file at the headquarters and at the facilities with camps.

The Conservation Camp Coordinator, under the direction of the Deputy Director, Institutions Division, shall maintain direct liaison with CDF, LACCalifornia State Prison, Los Angeles County, and other agencies in operation of Conservation Camps.

On all major fires and other emergencies in which it becomes necessary to establish emergency camps and where a combination of Conservation Camp inmates and Department personnel are based, a supervisor at the level of Sergeant or higher shall be appointed by the Captain responsible for camps in the affected fire district.

The supervisor shall coordinate all matters affecting all inmate crews that may be participating in the containment of the emergency, and shall act as the Department’s Agency Representative. This Agency Representative shall make all contacts with the cooperating agency. They shall represent all Department employees and Department inmate crews on custodial and related matters regardless of origin of the crews. All Department camp personnel shall report to the Department’s Agency Representative as soon as possible after arriving at the emergency camp. They shall provide the Agency Representative with the following information:

• The number of inmates.

• The number of custody staff accompanying the inmates.

• The name of the camp the inmates/staff are from.

The Conservation Camps located on the grounds of CMCCalifornia Men's Colony and CRCCalifornia Rehabilitation Center shall be administered by their respective parent facilities. Administrative responsibility of the remaining Conservation Camps is delegated to CCCCalifornia Correctional Center and SCCSierra Conservation Center.

Each Conservation Camp has a designated name jointly selected and approved by CDF and CDC, or by LACCalifornia State Prison, Los Angeles County and CDC. The name of the facility responsible for the operation of the camps should not be used on camp signs or literature pertaining to the camps.

The Conservation Camps and their location are listed below:

At each facility having a Conservation Camp Program, the Warden administers the camp operation.

At those facilities that operate facility-based camp programs, the administration shall be carried out as an adjunct to other daily operations. Administrative responsibility includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Budget for and supply the camps with all necessary manpower, materials, and supplies to properly operate and maintain the camps.

• Direct and supervise all camp activities so that the camp shall operate for the benefit of the State and the rehabilitation of the inmates.

• Coordinate with the cooperating agency all of the activities necessary for the operation of the conservation camp program.

• Supervise all custodial and treatment personnel and direct their compliance with the CCRs, State law, and applicable procedures.

The Camp Commander (Lieutenant) at each Conservation Camp reports to the Camp Captain at the parent facility (CCCCalifornia Correctional Center/SCCSierra Conservation Center). The Camp Commander shall understand objectives of the cooperating agency and work with them as a liaison officer toward reaching mutual respect and cooperative understanding. The Camp Commander has direct responsibility for all phases of the camp program which shall consist of, but is not limited to, the following:

• Acquisition, preparation, and inventory of food supplies, clothing requirements, and canteen supplies.

• Recreational and in-camp leisure activities of the inmates.

• Housekeeping of buildings occupied by Department personnel.

• Maintenance of the custody and security of inmates assigned to their camp.

A Sergeant is the assistant to the Camp Commander and reports to them. The Sergeant acts as Camp Commander during that person’s absence from the camp.

Officers, during their duty hours, supervise and control inmates at the direction of the Camp Commander and Assistant Camp Commander.

Note: Personnel assigned to the Conservation Camps shall be regulated by the same conditions of employment that apply to all other employees of the Department. Each camp is a branch of the facility that maintains it and all pertinent rules, regulations, and laws apply.

Listed below is the CDF personnel assigned to each Conservation Camp.

• Camp Division Chief. Shall be in charge of all forestry activities at a Conservation Camp.

• Assistant Division Chief. Shall be assigned to camps which have 100 or more inmates.

• State Fire Captains (B). Shall be assigned to a ranger unit fire control position and may supervise inmates on a temporary basis on work projects or on the fire line and shall be equally responsible for inmates assigned to them for work.

• Heavy Fire Equipment Operators. Are assigned to operate and repair the CDF in-camp vehicles and to operate heavy equipment on conservation projects and fires. They may also be assigned to supervise in-camp inmates on in-camp work projects.

Listed below is LACCalifornia State Prison, Los Angeles County personnel that may be assigned to Conservation Camps located in Los Angeles County:

• Fire Captain. Shall be in charge of all fire and project activity in the camp.

• Fire Fighter Specialists. Shall supervise the inmates assigned to them for work.

Inmates are assigned to a camp from approved departmental lists. Selection of specific camp assignments is made on the basis of population needs and needs of the inmate, in line with departmental regulations.

The Classification Committee carefully evaluates the escape potential of inmates assigned to a camp. Inmates sometime present a different appearance when behind walls or under constant surveillance than they do in minimum custody camp surroundings. This difference often becomes apparent to the correctional camp personnel. Therefore, the correctional camp employees need to carefully study assigned inmates and return to the facility those inmates who they believe to be escape-risks. Such returned inmates should not constitute a large percentage of the camp population.

Camp personnel orient inmates upon arrival at a camp. The orientation schedule shall be in writing and filed in the Camp Commander’s office. The orientation shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Camp living rules.

• Assignments.

• Project policies.

A Graphic Arts Form 134, Camp Register, is maintained to record all pertinent, necessary, and important events which take place in the camp setting. The Camp Commander shall see that the Camp Register is properly maintained.

The CCRs provide the authority by which the Camp Commander establishes camp boundaries. These boundaries determine the limits of authorized inmate traffic. The establishment of camp boundaries shall give consideration to the cooperating agency’s (CDF/LACCalifornia State Prison, Los Angeles County) needs.

• The meaning of the camp boundary signs shall be explained so that the boundaries are understood by all inmates. Inmates shall be required to sign a CDC Form 142, Camp Affirmation. The signature of the inmate shall be witnessed by a camp correctional staff member, then placed in the inmate’s file.

Inmate work projects are planned and supervised by the cooperating agency, pursuant to PCPenal Code 2780, but are approved for custodial security and safety by the Camp Commander. Work projects shall not be permitted in areas that present undue escape hazards, civilian contacts, or which cannot be subject to adequate health, safety, and security precautions.

A CDC Form 101, Work Supervisor’s Report, is completed monthly by the agency crew foreman on inmates assigned to them. The CDC Form 101s are routed to the Camp Commander and forwarded by them to the respective facility’s records office for posting on CDC Form 109, Work Report Chrono Sheet.

• Class grade, report forms, and reporting periods are prescribed by the Department. It is recommended that cooperating agency personnel keep a daily record of the work and attitude of each inmate under their supervision.

There shall be at least four formal camp counts of inmates in each 24hour period. (Refer to formal counts in DOMDepartment Operations Manual 52020.)

Inmates shall be counted upon mounting and dismounting vehicles and going to and returning from any place outside the camp or facility. Agency crew foremen shall make counts of inmates in their custody at frequent intervals and shall count the inmates before leaving camp and upon returning to camp. Counts are required at least once during the morning, lunch time, between lunch and the end of the work day, departure from the work area, and at other times recommended by the Camp Commander.

Emergency counts may be necessary at any time to determine if there has been an escape or to identify an escapee(s). (Refer to DOMDepartment Operations Manual 52020 for additional information on emergency counts).

Transfer of custody of inmates to normal work projects shall be at a mutually agreed place and in the following manner:

• The CDF camp office submits to the Department each evening a crew list which contains the names and identification numbers of the inmates, the name of the crew foreman, and the location of the projects for the following day’s crew assignment.

• Employees of each cooperating agency shall count the inmates onto the conveyance taking them to work, or as a group of workers if they walk to the project. Cooperating agency personnel maintain custody of inmates until returned to the custody of the Department.

• Custody cannot be transferred unless the inmate is physically present at the time of transfer.

• The Department supplies the cooperating agency with a picture of each inmate assigned to the camp and shall furnish the agency crew foreman with a picture of each inmate assigned under their supervision.

• Normally, inmate crews shall not be divided to allow a portion of the crew to work under the supervision of a person not employed by a cooperating agency or the Department. Under some circumstances this may be allowed but only when specifically authorized by the cooperating agency staff person or correctional employee in command.

• Inmate crews may be assigned under supervision of employees of agencies other than the CDF, LACCalifornia State Prison, Los Angeles County, and Department only after the specific employees have been instructed in the supervision of inmates.

Department employees administer inmate discipline in Conservation Camps. The disciplinary process is governed by the provision of the CCRs.

The Camp Commander of a Conservation Camp shall consider and take action on all disciplinary infractions that occur in the operation of the camp. Serious violations may be referred to the Chief Disciplinary Officer of the parent facility. (Serious violations for female inmates may be referred to the Chief Disciplinary Officer at the appropriate female facility.) The Camp Commander may receive assistance from the Division Chief or a department head of other cooperating agencies or their designated representative in the hearing of these disciplinary matters. Correctional Counselors assigned to the camps may also participate in the hearings.

Each Conservation Camp shall have an appropriate number of revolvers and related equipment. These weapons shall be carried by Department personnel in the pursuit of escapees and walkaways. Arrangements shall be made by the Camp Commander to store these weapons outside the confines of the camp.

PCPenal Code 4574 specifically prohibits the bringing into any State facility, Conservation Camp, or place where prisoners of the State are located any firearms or deadly weapons. It is recognized that certain peace officers and others who may use firearms in their assignments will find it necessary to enter a Conservation Camp. Every possible effort shall be made to advise these persons to store their weapons before entering the camp.

When this is not feasible or practical, these weapons shall be stored in a secure location.

The incident plan (refer to DOMDepartment Operations Manual 51030) and escape plan (refer to DOMDepartment Operations Manual 55040) are maintained on file in the Camp Commander’s office. The Camp Commander carries out the mandates of the incident and escape plan and submits the necessary reports.

Two copies of a report covering escapes and/or incidents which occur in the Conservation Camp Program, and especially in those cases in which a CDF employee is involved, shall be forwarded to the Regional Chief of the district in which the camp is located. This affords CDF an opportunity to keep fully informed and take proper action with regard to its employees. Likewise, department heads of other cooperating agencies shall be informed regarding incidents and/or escapes involving their personnel.

The Camp Commander and the Division Chief or the department head of other agencies mutually develop and maintain a plan for the prevention and suppression of fires in camp. Included in the plan shall be a trained crew to operate the camp security fire truck in the event of an in-camp fire.

The Department and cooperating agency personnel shall be integrated into an overall campfire plan and each shall be sufficiently trained to activate and head the entire fire protection plan. Fire drills shall be conducted at least once a month and recorded in the Camp Register.

The cooperating agency person in charge and the Camp Commander shall make monthly inspections of the entire camp area for the purpose of determining the adequacy of fire protection measures and equipment provided and to note conditions which might constitute a fire or safety hazard. All such inspections shall be recorded in the Camp Register. Steps shall be taken immediately to eliminate fire and safety hazards.

Vehicles specifically assigned as “in-camp fire protection units” shall be accessible and equipped to be readily operable by any individual authorized and trained in the campfire protection plan.

The transportation of inmates to and from work projects, fires, emergency projects, the conservation centers, and/or other facilities of the Department shall be in vehicles properly equipped to provide safety and comfort in accordance with applicable safety, VCVehicle Code provisions and CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations 3443 and 3444.

Inmates may also be transported by airplane or helicopter, providing that such inmates are not taken outside the State of California.

Inmates may be transported across the California-Nevada State line when traveling from one facility of the Department to another (emergency fire camps are considered to be a facility of the Department) when necessary and are subject to all California laws while being transported. Inmates shall be accompanied by a Department officer. (Reference: PCPenal Code 5080 and the provisions of Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 212.10.)

• During declared fire emergencies, the Director may allow the Director of the CDF to use inmates for fire suppression efforts outside of the boundaries of California, not to exceed a distance in excess of 25 miles from the California border, along the borders of Oregon, Nevada, or Arizona.

The operation of vehicles by inmates and conveyance of inmates are governed by the CCRs. All vehicles transporting inmates shall be equipped and operated to comply with the VCVehicle Code. Inmates may operate vehicles in camp with the prior approval of the Camp Commander. Only personnel having a valid driver’s license of the appropriate class shall operate State vehicles.

All parked vehicles, except in-camp fire protection vehicles, shall be locked with the switch key removed. At fire camps or on fire lines, the keys shall remain in the vehicles. Duty correctional personnel shall inspect all parked vehicles for compliance with the above rules.

Department employees may request the use of a cooperating agency vehicle when use is economical to the State or for an emergency.

The Department operates a feeding program that assures the inmates an adequate diet.

This is accomplished by establishing a food control program based upon a ration of each food item sufficient in quantity to maintain an adequate diet and assure a menu pattern which is acceptable to the inmate population. By controlling the quantity of food available, inmates are continually assured an acceptable diet regardless of the cost for the food. This practice shall eliminate the scarcity of food items caused by a sudden increase in price of a particular food item.

The Camp Commander of each camp directs the operation of the food service program. This includes the preparation of menus, requisitioning of food and other supplies, and receiving and storing the items. The Camp Commander shall study, and have immediate knowledge of, the food ration and the implementation problems. (Refer to DOMDepartment Operations Manual 54080.) The Camp Commander shall receive technical assistance from the Food Manager of the facility and Supervising Cook assigned to the camp program.

• Nutmeg, yeast, mace, or any food item which could be considered dangerous in the inmate population are kept under lock and key by the Camp Commander. The Camp Commander shall provide these items to the inmate cook and/or baker on an as-needed basis.

• Camp fire crews returning at odd hours from a fire and other camp fire fighting crews using the camp as a staging area are to be fed a fire ration meal. The Camp Commander shall be notified at least three hours in advance if possible after the decision has been made to use the camp facilities. Authorization for fire meal reimbursement from cooperating agency shall be accomplished at the time of service.

• A complete inspection of the culinary department shall be made daily. The cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room is of vital importance to the welfare, health, morale, and success of each camp. The Camp Commander or designee shall assure that food preparation inmates use good personal hygiene and are well groomed and properly clothed (including head covering).

A clothing ration has been established to properly clothe each inmate in the camp program. Inmate clothing shall be restricted to the items listed in DOMDepartment Operations Manual 54060.

• Special clothing items required for special assignments and emergency laundry services may be purchased by the Camp Commander.

The policy and procedures contained in CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations and DOMDepartment Operations Manual 74070 shall guide the Camp Commander in releasing inmates from camp. The Camp Commander may delegate the prerelease duty to the Sergeant or Officer.

The public information section (DOMDepartment Operations Manual 13010) and the CCRs shall govern the Camp Commander’s action in this area. The Camp Commander shall develop a public information and community relations policy and submit it to the Warden for approval. There shall be no deviation from the approved policy, except by permission of the Warden.

• It is mutually beneficial for camp inmates to receive positive publicity for their work efforts. The Camp Commander shall join the cooperating agency in fostering positive inmate publicity.

Conservation Camps have always made special efforts to be good neighbors and to support local community needs. This “good neighbor policy” shall be pursued within the guidelines of the CCRs.

Wardens of facilities administering camps may permit the inmates to donate blood to the American Red Cross, the armed services, local blood banks, or other legitimate charitable purposes. Such drives may be permitted under the supervision of their authorized representative.

Camp inmates may participate in fund-raising campaigns in accordance with provisions of DOMDepartment Operations Manual 101080.

Inmates may donate as much of their free time as they wish, commensurate with their daily assignments, to the repair of toys for orphans or other needy children.

Materials and equipment needed to perform this service shall be from a source other than State issue. Inmates shall not supply personal material or equipment for toy repair service.

Each camp able to provide inmate athletic competition is encouraged to engage local teams. Games shall be played on the camp recreation field only and are subject to DOMDepartment Operations Manual 101040.

Camp inmates may exhibit arts and crafts work at local gatherings, fairs, and other community functions. Such exhibits are subject to the CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations, DOMDepartment Operations Manual 101050, and PCPenal Code 5006.

The CCRs and DOMDepartment Operations Manual Chapter 9 shall govern medical and dental services in camps. The Camp Commander shall make arrangements with a local physician(s) and dentist(s) to perform emergency care. Inmates in need of major non-emergency medical or dental treatment shall be returned to the appropriate facility.

Ambulance service and treatment for seriously ill or injured inmates shall be arranged by the Camp Commander at a local nearby hospital. The Camp Commander shall advise the CMOChief Medical Officer or Medical Officer-of-the-Day at the parent facility. Serious health emergencies shall be reported, as are other emergencies.

If an inmate becomes seriously ill or is seriously injured while under the supervision of a cooperating agency, the Fire Captain or other appropriate department head shall immediately notify the Camp Commander so that immediate steps may be taken to care for the inmate. The Fire Captain shall complete a CDC Form 620, Inmate Accident Report, and submit it to the Department.

Sufficient supplies of CDC Form 620 shall be maintained by the Department and supplied to the cooperating agencies to comply with this directive.

Inmates who become disabled resulting from injuries received while engaged in fire suppression activities may be eligible to receive benefits as prescribed in LCLabor Code 3365 and 4458. Within one work day of their injury or within one work day after staff became informed of their injury, inmates shall be provided with a SCIFState Compensation Insurance Form Form 3301. Injuries suffered by inmates shall be reported on copies of SCIFState Compensation Insurance Form Form 3067, Employee’s Claim For Worker’s Compensation Benefits, without delay. The Department and the cooperating agency shall cooperate in providing the proper reports to cover the details of the injury.

If an apparent death of an inmate occurs during their assignment away from the Conservation Camp, the Camp Commander shall contact the nearest physician for medical assistance. If the inmate is pronounced dead by the physician, the coroner shall be notified before the body is moved and the coroner’s instructions shall be followed. The Warden of the parent facility shall be notified and further instructions requested. After the release of the body by the coroner and further instructions from the Warden, the body shall be turned over to a licensed undertaker nearest the community where the death occurred (in accordance with DOMDepartment Operations Manual 51070).

• A complete incident report shall be submitted to the Warden of the appropriate facility without delay.

Medical supplies shall be prescribed and approved by the CMOChief Medical Officer for use by Department personnel in administering routine medications and minor first aid to inmates in the camp.

• A standard first aid application book shall be kept in the Camp Commander’s office. All camp employees are required to complete a basic course in first aid and cardiac pulmonary resuscitation.

The appropriate facility CMOChief Medical Officer shall inspect each camp at least once each year for sanitation and proper sanitation practices. The Camp Commander may request additional inspections as needed.

To maintain uniform pay scales for inmates assigned to the Conservation Camps, the following standards have been established:

• The Camp Commander shall assure accuracy of inmate payrolls and establish auditing procedures to ensure inmates are paid according to their length of service, performance, and assignment.

Each camp has an in-camp pay committee. The committee determines the promotion and/or demotion of inmates in the various pay grades. This committee shall administer the monthly pay allocations and stay within the prescribed limits for their camp. This monthly pay allocation is provided by the parent facility, usually at the beginning of each fiscal year.

• The committee is composed of the following camp personnel, or in their absence, the designated representatives of each department:

  • Camp Commander or their assistant.

  • Cooperating agency person in charge.

• The committee shall meet as necessary to consider the recommendations of both departments. The Department employee in charge shall maintain adequate records.

The pay period is based on the calendar month and inmates are compensated for each day’s work within the month. The standard project workweek is five eight-hour days, Monday through Friday, with Saturdays, Sundays, and approved holidays off.

• Inmates shall be paid for emergency work on an hourly basis. This pay commences at the time of dispatch to the emergency and continues until the inmate has returned to their camp. (Refer to PC2782 and PCPenal Code 2785.)

The specific rate per hour is established by the Department.

• Grade I – $1.45 per day:

  • The majority of camp inmates shall be assigned to this grade.

• Grade II – $1.67 per day:

  • Skilled and experienced grade workers and a selected number of in-camp inmates shall be assigned to this grade.

• Grade III – $1.95 per day:

  • A limited number of skilled inmates who have been given special assignments shall be included at this level.

• Grade IVIntravenous – $2.56 per day:

  • This pay grade is reserved for a very limited number of highly-skilled journeyman level inmates.

• Grade V – $3.90 per day:

  • Two positions in each outlying camp are designated for the first cook at this pay grade.

• Emergency Fire Fighter – $1.00 hourly:

  • Reimbursed by the State Emergency Fund.

The procedure for the cooperating agency to report inmate emergency time for reimbursement and payment of inmates shall be on appropriate forms as prescribed by the parent facility.

• The Department shall invoice the cooperating agency within 60 days of each event based upon the actual expenditures for inmate and camp employee pay for fire overtime.

The CDF Regional Chief shall inform the Camp Division Chief of the procedure for dispatching Conservation Camp crews to all emergency activities. Dispatching of crews shall be in accordance with existing State, Region, and Ranger Unit procedures. When calls are received dispatching inmate crews from camp, or off regular work projects to emergency fire duty, the information shall be shared immediately with the Camp Commander, or the Department person in charge, to permit that person to determine custodial coverage by the Department. To the extent possible, the information passed on shall include the time of the dispatch call, destination, and any other pertinent information. The “home camp staff” shall be advised of crew location changes through appropriate dispatch channels.

When the crews are in camp, the Department shall assemble the crews and employees of both agencies and count the inmates onto the trucks or buses. At that time, the cooperating agency takes custody of the inmates. Should a Department employee accompany, custody of the inmates is a mutual responsibility.

Upon completion of the emergency assignment, all trucks and buses shall be thoroughly searched prior to leaving the emergency camp by both the Department and the cooperating agency.

Under no circumstances shall emergency camp equipment or supplies, except for properly secured lunches and other items normally carried, be allowed on the vehicle.

Fire control and suppression are a major part of the Conservation Camp Program. When a fire is in progress and of such proportions to require a supporting emergency fire camp, the cooperating agency shall have a prescribed organization that operates the camp and directs suppression activities.

The following organization guidelines are established to cover the Department’s employee participation in the emergency fire camp organization:

• Appropriate camp Captain shall appoint a Department Agency Representative. The Department Agency Representative shall report to the Captain in all matters pertaining to the custody, safety, well-being, deportment, and support of the inmates regardless of the origin of the crews.

• The Department Agency Representative shall maintain contact with the cooperating agency fire camp operation through their Inmate Crew Coordinator.

• The Department Agency Representative shall coordinate all Department operations, assign Department employees to supervise various in-camp functions and other security assignments as jointly determined by the participating agencies, and shall act as the Department’s PIOPublic Information Officer working with Fire Information Officers.

• Typical examples of assignment areas which may be given by the Department Agency Representative are as follows:

  • Emergency transportation.

  • Bedding area.

  • Kitchen area.

  • Motor pool area.

  • Security patrol.

Each inmate shall be issued a fire bag (supplied by the cooperating agency) including the clothing items listed below (supplied by the Department) and shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner for use by the inmate when on extended fire suppression assignment in emergency fire camps:

• Men

  • 3 undershirts.

  • 3 shirts.

  • 2 towels.

  • 2 handkerchiefs.

  • 3 pair undershorts.

  • 3 pair jeans.

  • 4 pair socks.

  • 2 belts.

• Women

  • 3 undershirts.

  • 3 brassieres (cotton, no metal stays).

  • 3 shirts.

  • 2 towels.

  • 2 handkerchiefs.

  • 3 pair underpants (cotton).

  • 3 pair jeans.

  • 4 pair socks.

  • 2 belts.

This issue of clothing is in addition to the regular clothing issue. The fire bag should also include personal health items required by the inmate for their personal hygiene needs.

On large forest fires requiring additional non-fire suppression support crews, the Department shall supply, if available, inmate Community Work Crews directly from its facilities. It is understood that inmate Community Work Crews available for non-fire suppression support shall be utilized by either the CDF or other forest protection agencies which have entered into an agreement with the Department. It is further understood that:

• To avoid confusion in dispatching, all requests for inmate Community Work Crews shall be directed to the Department Conservation Camp Coordinator in Sacramento.

• No request for inmate Community Work Crews shall be made by a cooperating agency without careful prior consideration being given as to whether regularly established Conservation Camps are being utilized to the fullest extent possible.

• Transportation from the facilities or other correctional establishments to the fire support work site, provided by the Department or the cooperating agency, shall be by bus or other conveyance equipped with seats for all inmates to be transported, and all safety laws and regulations shall be observed in such transportation.

• If the Department does not have transportation available, CDF shall furnish transportation to and from the facilities.

Notwithstanding Public Resources Code Section 4155, CDF shall supply and prepare sufficient food and blankets (for sleeping purposes) and reimburse the Department for all direct and indirect costs associated with the preparation, dispatch, care, custody, and clothing of inmates in order to make them available to CDF for such assignments.

Reimbursement for costs borne by the Department shall include:

• The payment of emergency overtime hourly rate per inmate as agreed between cooperating agency and the Department. Such payment shall include:

  • The time traveled to and from the fire.

  • From the facility.

  • All work time and off-duty time between work periods on or near the fire.

• All Department employees’ payroll costs in connection with a specific fire. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Custodial coverage.

• Transportation.

• Employees’ time for supervision and administration, delivering supplies, transporting sick or injured inmates.

• Disciplinary problems with inmates.

• Preparing and serving meals to inmates leaving for or returning from fires at irregular hours.

• Employees’ standby time when called in to prepare fire crews for dispatch and the standby is subsequently canceled.

• All invoices submitted to the cooperating agency by the Department for activities contemplated hereunder shall be computed in accordance with the SAMState Administrative Manual 8760. Invoices shall be submitted to the cooperating agency in the district for which services were performed on a specific individual fire basis, in a form agreed to by the cooperating agency and the Department, and shall be submitted within 60 days of the cessation of activities contemplated hereunder.

CDC may furnish to a cooperating agency fire apparatus that is under its control and possession when the request originates with the cooperating agency for fire suppression on “State responsibility lands” and contractual fire protection.

The Department shall furnish a qualified employee (fire suppressiontrained) to drive every truck furnished and shall furnish two fire-trained inmates or two trained employees to serve as crew persons on each fire truck.

CDF shall reimburse the Department for costs of all employees and inmates furnished in accordance with the following rates and conditions:

• Pay rate to commence at the time the apparatus leaves the facility and stop upon its return thereto.

• Payment shall include the travel time to and from the fire from the facility and all work time.

• A CDC employee assigned to the fire apparatus shall maintain timekeeping records for the employees and inmates. The employee shall have the cooperating agency fire unit official certify the accuracy of this timekeeping before leaving the fire area.

• Hourly rate for employee and inmate labor shall be paid to CDC at the termination of the emergency assignment, upon receipt of invoices certified by the Warden or by the authorized representative of the facility concerned.

CDF shall furnish gasoline, when available, for trucks furnished and operating in the fire area.

The cooperating agency shall not be held liable to CDC for any loss or damage to equipment or apparatus furnished.

The Deputy Director, Institutions Division, or designee shall be responsible for ensuring that the contents of this article are kept current and accurate.

PCPenal Code §§ 2701, 2780, 2781, 2782, 2785, 2787, 2788, 2792, 4754, 5080, and 6200 through 6208.

CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations (15) (3) §§ 3266, 3294, 3294.1, 3294.2, 3295, and 3380(a).

SAMState Administrative Manual § 8760.

PRC § 4155.

LCLabor Code §§ 3365 and 4458.

Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 212.10.

DOMDepartment Operations Manual §§ 13010, 51030, 52020, 53070, 53110, 54060, 54080, 55040, and 74070.