More than a thousand incarcerated firefighters play a critical role in battling wildfires across California, but many face challenges landing a job in the firefighting field after being released.
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New state bill aims to give formerly-incarcerated firefighters a path to employment Two More Orange County Cities Eye Police Drones
A sign outside of the Stanton Civic Center on Nov. 26, 2024. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/8B9A9447.jpg?fit=771%2C434&ssl=1" /> Stanton and Cypress are latest in OC to move forward with drones – a move officials say will keep officers safe and improve response times amid privacy concerns. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate
