FEMA is cutting payouts to fire departments. It could impact California's wildfire response

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reducing the reimbursement city and rural fire departments get for responding to ...

Massive fire with exploding propane tanks erupts in South El Monte

Firefighters were battling a dangerous commercial blaze in South El Monte Wednesday afternoon, with propane tanks exploding ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

California’s incarcerated firefighters to see ‘historic’ pay increase in laws Gov. Newsom signed

Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday signed a set of bills meant to recognize incarcerated firefighters, including a historic measure to raise their pay to meet the federal minimum wage during active fires. The ...
Healio

Risk for respiratory injury among firefighters greater in older age, wildfire season

Among California firefighters, the risk for respiratory injury was greater in older age, during wildfire season months and in ...
Los Angeles Times

California’s incarcerated firefighters are about to get a hefty raise

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to boost pay to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour for prisoners assigned ...
Times of San Diego

California’s incarcerated firefighters to see ‘historic’ pay increase with new laws

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a set of bills this week meant to recognize incarcerated firefighters, including a historic ...