Incarcerated firefighters can have years of experience by the time they're released. But getting a job in the field is still difficult.

Brian Conroy, a captain at the state firefighting agency Cal Fire, recently led a crew of formerly incarcerated firefighters ...

Slavery was abolished in 1865 with the passage of the 13th Amendment, but abolition contained an intentional loophole. It ...

Travis Barker is showing his appreciation for incarcerated individuals acting as firefighters amid the L.A. Fires ravaging ...

Reporter Anna Sussman has been covering the world of incarcerated fire fighters and recently released her podcast “Fire ...

The season three mid-season premiere of “Fire Country” will air on Friday, Jan. 31. The new episode will air at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or ...

PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- Hundreds of the firefighters working tirelessly on the fire lines to protect lives and property in Southern California are actually serving time in prison. As two ...

The fire danger in Southern California is far from over. As crews continue their battle, incarcerated firefighters part of a long-running state program are on the frontline. Supporters say the program ...

According to a report, more than 800 inmates were enlisted by the CDCR to volunteer in fighting California wildfires as of ...