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flag California bill seeks to certify and train incarcerated firefighters for civilian roles post-release.

flag A bill in California, if signed into law, would allow incarcerated firefighters to transition into civilian roles post-release and receive official certifications. flag The "Fire Act" also aims to improve labor standards, providing job training and mentoring, and creating pathways for expunging criminal records of those who complete probation. flag The bill seeks to address the shortage of firefighters and improve conditions for over 1,000 inmates who assisted in fighting fires in 2021.

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