Can California's formerly incarcerated make firefighting a career?

[@philosopherbytes3758]

What's most powerful is watching them slowly transform from the criminal mentality and bitter hearts of darkness to the public service mentality and brave hearts of heroes. It is truly a beautiful thing.

[@vinpat6703]

Hell yeah they should be given the chance. Firefighting is a grueling ,dangerous task. If they are trained to do the job while incarcerated, they should have the opportunity to pursue a career doing it after their release. It may be a chance at turning around their lives and be a productive part of society.

[@andrethegrail]

Beautiful program. Wishing much success for all of these future fire fighters.

[@randomboris]

much agreed.

[@PJA717]

I love this! Super program for these inmates. A way to “give back” and hope for their future. I hope they keep it going.

[@epramos6800]

All these comments degrading these people for becoming a member of public safety that helps the community are vegetating behind their keyboards and doing anything.

[@lakelndr]

So good to hear and read. And for both women and men, a GREAT encouragement. thank you trainees and graduates!

[@austinchapman1259]

About time California it’s been a long time coming glad it’s working for y’all keep ur helmets on and stay safe brothers

[@808airgunsbackyardaz6]

Yes I did, I was hired, as an Instructor Fire Fighter 1, CPR instructor, First Responder Instructor. I trained and worked while serving my time once I got out I was Hired by Battallion Chief for CDF California Department of Forestry. All States should have a program to give Incarcerated Fire Fighters a 2nd Chance worked for me.....Federal 10 year sentence. During my time I entered the Fire Service Program, trained, tested and became a California Certified Firefighter1 for the State of California. Worked for several years....Wrong info. for FELONS cannot be certified as an EMT? WRONG I did during serving my Time....So much to tell, I always wondered about other inmates and if they pursued a career in the Fire Service......should I open a channel to talk about getting more Inmates as Certified Fire Fighters.

[@user-br4yq8ib8p]

I did over 11 years in prison and got out went to a fire academy and changed my life

[@aztecamuerto8102]

Rock bottom has become the foundation for a new life if you keep moving love this

[@raven22at]

I believe in redemption. If we can redeem a man. It is a net gain for humanity.

[@bouffant-girl]

This is a great program for rehabilitating former inmates!

[@J.Sanchez805]

I was in Cal Fire Camarillo, Ca. California Youth Authority. We fought alongside regular firefighters and even passed them up on the fire line. We did more than them and got no credit for it

[@lalotijuaz]

I was in camp with dunbar in mccain valley cc back in 2019-2020

[@jonswenson]

I hope the Times keeps following this.

[@frosty2cold260]

Great story. Been there myself. But your ALWAYS looked at as a inmate. I work in the city but it is something to work on

[@AlasFamily420]

I'm about to do this I'm excited 😊 ❤

[@miguelenamorado2677]

That's right Dunbar I remember cutting line with you

[@user-br4yq8ib8p]

I got mines cleaned 2 years ago

[@Therav1]

Great idea rehabilitation is the goal not permanent incarceration

[@Therav1]

Done ya time why is society bringing up that you were incarcerated, havent you paid.

[@butchcassidy9625]

Lucky Bastards, I live in Texas.

[@epramos6800]

Wow. Texas is really a public punishment state.

[@christopherreyes1667]

Yes it is possible if their determined to succeed in this world of freedom where they can make their own decisions.

[@Ericxnugz]

sadly they fire them all.

[@3rdgr2t11]

Actually met some who went on to do it after prison

[@24james]

Now that Garçon is in office, incarceration is no longer a problem for criminals!!💯🤮👎🏽

[@ramonsmediablog]

Criminals deserve locked up! Commit the crime do the time... Let’s just keep giving criminals, drug attics and metal people everything! Now that’s BS

[@mrvuthyband]

These are nonviolent inmates, Dummy Pants . Let's hope you don't get locked up some day oops 👀

[@johnhill4964]

@@mrvuthyband Ramons grammar and spelling should be a crime!