large hillside fire at night

Why Incarcerated Firefighters Are a Major Part of Wildfire Response

Alexandra Nur, a criminal justice researcher, says rehabilitation programs like fire suppression camps help reduce recidivism rates.

Fire burns on a hillside in Bonsall, California on Jan. 21, 2025. To shore up resources to battle wildfires, several states train incarcerated individuals to be firefighters through rehabilitation and re-entry programs. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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