Inmate Firefighters Are on Front Lines in California

MARIPOSA, California - When Tamara Evans was convicted last year of receiving stolen property, she had no idea it would lead to a potential career in firefighting. The tall, cheerful 30-year-old was in California state prison earlier this year when she applied to become an inmate firefighter. Now, after battling blazes for seven weeks, she is building a résumé that she hopes will land her a dream job: as a U.S. Forest Service firefighter. More... Prisoner Pen Pals - Discount Cigarettes - Discount Magazine Subscriptions for Prisoners