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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 24 – Fire Protection

Revised November 25, 1997

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52090.4.2 Inmate Firefighters

  • Inmate firefighters:

    • Shall be assigned to the fire department as a full-time assignment.

    • Shall be fed and quartered at the fire department as space and food preparation facilities are available.

    • Shall maintain the fire department building, grounds, and equipment.

    • Shall be on call at all times.

    • Shall participate in fire training through SCCSierra Conservation Center, when possible and program space exists. Regular OJTOn-the-Job Training) provided at each facility fire department shall be in accordance with the CFSTEP.

    • Female inmate firefighter shall be trained by a qualified Fire Training Officer or Fire Chief.