the web of regulatory roadblocks stopping previously incarcerated ppl with the desire & qualifications to serve as firefighters in California. This stigma against incarcerated people has reduced the numbers of available firefighters in LA right now. The carceral state does not keep you safe.

incarcerated people, who r paid pennies 4 this important & dangerous work. When they're released from prison, they r barred from accessing most firefighting jobs in Cali bc of regressive, racist, & dangerous employment laws. In 2020 Prof. Melissa Burch & I investigated (con't) tinyurl.com/4kw6wh3v

is what isn't being talked about. While many people know that the recent LA budget took millions away from the FD and gave it to police, this is only one example of funding & support for the police state resulting in LESS safety & security. Around 30% of wildfire firefighters in Cali are (con't)

Cannot express how happy I am that this is my first Blue Sky post.