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Supporters say the program offers a pathway out of prison ... these incarcerated firefighters. Now, I know, on the fire lines, they have to wear a special uniform, an orange uniform that depicts ...

More than 20 incarcerated crews have been deployed over the last week, dressed in orange uniforms ... firefighter programs, according to the ACLU. Participants in California are serving state ...

The inmates of Washington state's prison system tramp through the forest, their yellow uniforms and helmets ... an elite group of firefighters based in Spokane who have been recruited from ...

It gave me a sense of purpose in a place where that is hard to find: prison. But make no mistake, neither I nor my work felt dignified or valued. I signed up to be a firefighter to do what little ...

The work can be dangerous, and even deadly, but is generally considered one of the most desirable prison jobs available in places where it is offered. It’s not uncommon to hear formerly incarcerated ...