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Re:LA wildfires force thousands to evacuate, NASA JPL closed by giraffe_lady on Wednesday January 08, 2025 @06:12PM (#42639555)
I wonder if they have favorable consideration when applying to fire departments after they get out.
Re:LA wildfires force thousands to evacuate, NASA JPL closed by Roguelazer on Wednesday January 08, 2025 @06:55PM (#42639956)
As I understand it, no. Most counties require that you have an EMT license to be a firefighter, and many people with conviction histories are barred from getting EMT licenses (Title 22 § 100214.3(c)). There was a bill a few years ago that allowed CalFire specifically to hire people as firefighters with an alternate credential that doesn't have a blanket-ban on people with conviction histories.
Re:LA wildfires force thousands to evacuate, NASA JPL closed by rurp on Wednesday January 08, 2025 @06:33PM (#42639735)
It's often the opposite, where their conviction bars them from even applying for a job.