Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are battling the LA fires, with some earning $27 for a 24-hour shift

By Business Insider   |   5 days ago
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are battling the LA fires, with some earning $27 for a 24-hour shift

Incarcerated firefighters in California are being paid as little as $1 an hour to help battle wildfires in Los Angeles. These firefighters are part of the state's response, earning between $5.80 to $10.24 a day, with added compensation during emergencies.

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