In a 1st, California Moves Toward Paying Incarcerated Firefighters Minimum Wage

In a 1st, California moves toward paying incarcerated firefighters minimum wage

California sent incarcerated firefighters to battle blazes in Los Angeles this year. It's moving toward paying them minimum wage for their work in emergencies.

In a first, California moves toward paying incarcerated firefighters minimum wage

In a historic policy change, California will pay incarcerated firefighters $7.25/hr, aiming to improve conditions for those fighting emergencies like wildfires.

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Incarcerated youth from the Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp are honored at the state Capitol for their fire protection efforts in the state on March 28, 2025. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters By CAYLA MIHALOVICH This story was originally published by CalMatters In a historic policy change, California is moving to pay incarcerated firefighters the federal minimum wage during active fires.  The wage increase, funded through the new sta…