Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

California's Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program helps formerly incarcerated individuals find jobs as firefighters by providing certifications, job application assistance, and tech literacy training. The program aims to remove barriers and create opportunities for a new life. The demand for firefighters is high due to increasing wildfires, but there is a chronic shortage of people willing to do the job. The program advocates for diversity and inclusion in the firefighting field.