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Back to EpisodesIncarcerated Firefighters Seeking Work After Release Still Face Barriers
Published 1 year, 2 months ago
Description
The wildfires in Los Angeles County have placed renewed attention on the dangerous, low-wage work of California’s inmate firefighters. In 2021, a new law aimed to help formerly incarcerated people get firefighting jobs after release. But many still face significant barriers.
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