Formerly incarcerated firefighters face challenges in building careers post-prison, as highlighted by Royal Ramey, founder of California's Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program.

Incarcerated people who helped fight wildfires face challenges building a career post-prison. Royal Ramey, co-founder/CEO of California's Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, shares his own experience: after prison, he pursued a firefighting career, which he found fulfilling. But, building a firefighting career after leaving prison is not easy, with many ex-prisoners facing barriers to employment. Ramey's nonprofit aims to help formerly incarcerated firefighters find employment.