California AB2483 establishes a program to certify and prioritize hiring for formerly incarcerated individuals in wildland firefighting roles.
California AB2483 creates the Formerly Incarcerated Firefighter Certification and Employment Program. It mandates that the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, in partnership with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Conservation Camp program, implement a standardized process to certify eligible individuals who complete firefighting training while incarcerated. Starting July 1, 2027, these individuals will receive official written certification.
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