Governor Newsom Signs Bill Giving Inmate Firefighters Path to Career

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill allowing certain inmates who fight wildfires to have their records expunged, enabling them to become EMTs. This initiative comes as California faces severe wildfires exacerbated by climate change, with a high demand for firefighters. The bill excludes violent offenders and aims to address the shortage of inmate firefighters due to fewer low-level offenders in prisons and early releases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Newsom's decision followed his visit to the North Complex Fire, highlighting the urgent need for more firefighting resources.

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