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Hundreds of prisoners are helping to battle the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Incarcerated firefighters earn $26.90 to $34 for each 24-hour shift. It's far below California's minimum wage of ...
The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last month it would make it harder to respond to emergencies.
The funding will provide federal reimbursements for up to 75% of “eligible firefighting costs" incurred as California seeks to shore up its firefighting force and put out the wildfire.
Marrone was officially sworn in as fire chief on April 24, 2023, becoming the department's tenth chief . [2] As chief, he receives an annual salary of US$441,792. [2] Upon assuming the position, he committed to advancing diversity and equity within the department and stabilizing its budget to enhance service levels . [2]
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) [2] [3] is the fire department of the California Natural Resources Agency in the U.S. state of California.It is responsible for fire protection in various areas under state responsibility totaling 31 million acres, as well as the administration of the state's private and public forests.
All volunteers receive the same entry-level training as CAL FIRE's seasonal firefighters. [1] CAL FIRE reported 3,500 incarcerated firefighters in its 2018-2019 staffing numbers, making incarcerated firefighters approximately 27% of the total firefighting capacity of the state. [2]
The Santa Clara County Fire Department (SCCFD) provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the county of Santa Clara, California.Established in 1947, the SCCFD is responsible for the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County as well as the communities of Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga.
A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire as it burns during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles, California, U.S. January 7, 2025. REUTERS.