Los Angeles Sentinel

Firefighting to Freedom: California Leaders Honor Incarcerated Firefighters, Push for Landmark Reform

California lawmakers, fire officials, and community advocates gathered on the morning of August 22 at Stentorians Inc. in South Los Angeles to uplift the voices of incarcerated firefighters and rally support for the Firefighting to Freedom Bill Package—a sweeping set of seven bills designed to recognize the courage of incarcerated fire crews and open career pathways upon release.