Two wet winters followed by heat waves set California up for a fiery summer. Inmate firefighters tackle crucial tasks in conservation camps, experiencing shrinking numbers due to prison reform and COVID-19.
California's inmate firefighter pool decreased from 4,250 to less than 1,800, coinciding with the state's largest fires. Strategies include using younger inmates, extended seasonal crews, and collaborations to manage the challenges.
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