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Helping Incarcerated Firefighters Secure High-Paying, Full-Time Careers

Helping Incarcerated Firefighters Secure High-Paying, Full-Time Careers

by Michelson Philanthropies | Feb 18, 2022 | 20 Million Minds, News

Through a recent Spark Grant, FFRP will expand its services into the Bay Area, welcoming the first Bay Area cohort in November 2022.   This article was published on 20mm.org. Last year, approximately 2,568,948 acres or 4,014 square miles burned in California...
Creating a Post-Release Career Pathway for Incarcerated Firefighters

Creating a Post-Release Career Pathway for Incarcerated Firefighters

by Michelson Philanthropies | Feb 14, 2022 | Michelson Center for Public Policy, News, Stories

Spurred by devastating wildfires and a shortage of qualified firefighters, California is creating a pathway for incarcerated firefighters to continue their career post release.   To fight wildfires, California depends on incarcerated labor, who make up more than...
The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program Takes On Equity Issues in Firefighting

The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program Takes On Equity Issues in Firefighting

by Tulasi Lovell | Jul 13, 2021 | 20 Million Minds, Media

The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program (FFRP) was created to support more former fire campers navigating the complicated hiring process and networks needed to become firefighters. In partnership with California’s fire agencies, FFRP is building and expanding...

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