Robert Matthew Hernandez, a former inmate who had previously trained as a firefighter during his incarceration, is accused of setting multiple fires in Northern California.
Hernandez was part of the state's Conservation Camp Program while serving a six-year sentence for vehicular manslaughter, which allowed him to learn firefighting skills.
After his release on parole in December 2018, Hernandez enrolled in a certification program aimed at helping formerly incarcerated individuals secure firefighting jobs.
Despite gaining skills and opportunities through state programs, Hernandez allegedly committed arson after his training, raising concerns about the efficacy of rehabilitation programs.
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