California AB2483 establishes a program to certify and prioritize hiring of formerly incarcerated individuals for wildland firefighting positions.

California AB2483 creates a program to certify and prioritize hiring of formerly incarcerated individuals for wildland firefighting positions. Starting July 1, 2027, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, in partnership with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Conservation Camp program, will implement a standardized process. This process ensures that eligible individuals who complete firefighting training while incarcerated receive official written certification. The certification reflects their completed training.

California AB2483 establishes a program to certify and prioritize hiring of formerly incarcerated individuals for wildland firefighting positions.

California AB2483 creates a program to certify and prioritize hiring of formerly incarcerated individuals for wildland firefighting positions. Starting July 1, 2027, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, in partnership with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Conservation Camp program, will implement a standardized process. This process ensures that eligible individuals who complete firefighting training while incarcerated receive official written certification. The certification reflects their completed training.