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From prison to purpose through wildland firefighting | Royal Ramey

From prison to purpose through wildland firefighting | Royal Ramey

Update: 2024-10-15
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When wildfires rage in California, incarcerated people are often on the front lines fighting the flames. TED Fellow Royal Ramey was one of them. He shares the story of how doing public service in prison inspired him to cofound the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, a nonprofit helping formerly incarcerated people become wildland firefighters — and find purpose along the way.
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From prison to purpose through wildland firefighting | Royal Ramey

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