Washington inmates turn firefighters in elite ARC 20 unit
In Washington State, ARC 20 trains incarcerated firefighters from Spokane area facilities to fight wildfires and pursue civilian careers. The program, run by DNR and Corrections, offers higher pay and a reentry path, with inmates learning burns, equipment handling, and fireline duties alongside fully incarcerated crews.
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