The Unlikely Heroes: Incarcerated Firefighters

An infographic titled 'THE TRUTH ABOUT LA'S INCARCERATED FIREFIGHTERS' displays statistics about firefighters serving time in prison. It shows 900+ incarcerated firefighters fighting LA wildfires, paid $5.80-$10.24 per day with extra pay for emergencies, working 24 hours straight without meals or showers, and making up 10-15% of California's firefighting workforce since 1946. The text also notes participation is voluntary and requires no history of sex offenses, arson, or escape attempts, and that most firefighters get two days off for every one day served on a fire crew.

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