Incarcerated firefighters from the Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp were recognized on the state Senate floor in March and on the Senate floor in April for their bravery during fires. The state Legislature has passed a bill that would give incarcerated firefighters a pay raise.

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By Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌

Contributing Writer

SACRAMENTO — Incarcerated firefighters serving time in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation system are on edge as they await Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to sign or reject Assembly Bill 247.

Authored by Assemblyman Isaac Bryan, D-Culver City, the bill was passed Sept. 12 by the state Legislature and has made its way to the governor’s desk for consideration.

If Newsom signs AB 247, it will establish a pay raise for incarcerat

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