For those who have questions regarding any media outlets being posted on this subreddit, please click here to review our details as to our approved domains list and outlet criteria. Four firefighters were injured and their truck was "extensively damaged" after it crashed and rolled on the way to a job. In general, be courteous to others. /r/Politics is for news and discussion about U.S. politics. Sadly, it takes a giant multi-state fire to bring thoughtful changes but at least we're getting there. Criminal traffic citations show up on a criminal background check as a misdemeanor or felony offense. “Or be forgotten!” The Perryville crew is one of 12 17-person crews of incarcerated firefighters in Arizona, and the only crew of all women. For instance, many juvenile court records are sealed, and therefore wouldn’t even be revealed by a typical criminal history background check anywhere. Close. I’d like to see more programs like this for non-life-threatening occupations but generally agree. The agencies that would employ them prior to record expungement will continue to do so and those that won't aren't going to start. A questions asks "Have you ever been arrested. Posted: (3 days ago) A job in masonry can pay well and be a long term, life long career for felons. This isn't really very generous. I agree...also fighting fires like these is not for the faint hearted. He explains that he was young, dumb, immature, learned a life lesson, picked up the pieces, etc. Susie primarily because she lied but even if she hadn't results would have been the same. Susie the applicant fills out an application for the Acme Fire Department. The following outlines, generally, the Vulnerable Sector search process: As prescribed by the Criminal Records Act, any person undergoing a vulnerable sector search must first consent to that search being done. Firefighters routinely find themselves unsupervised in people’s homes and businesses. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Posted by. California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law legislation which would expunge criminal convictions for inmate firefighters so they can qualify for civilian firefighting jobs after their release from prison. No one is Expendable. Additionally, Firefighters are subject to periodic random drug screenings. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. This is exactly what America should be about. Prisoners actually have a full-time job here - it's getting rehabilitated, and that involves a lot of job training, and counselling, and therapy. I've worked with dudes that were on these inmate crews that couldn't get picked up by CalFire even though they were trained and fought fire for them. The Verge spoke with two former firefighters about their … I moved from the US to Western Europe. The same background investigator does due diligence and runs Robbie through a law enforcement database and finds nothing that hasn't already been disclosed. And unfortunately, it looks as though wildland firefighting will be a growth industry for years to come. If yes please explain" Susie, knowing her record is expunged, answers "no" (effectively perjuring herself) and continues on her merry way. ... help Reddit App Reddit coins Reddit premium Reddit gifts. Yea, you lock people up and have full control over their entire live... and you decide to not help them and complain afterwards about how they are still the same. Teach them valuable, marketable skills so they can find good jobs and get on with their lives. Provide the solution for a problem (loved one behind bars). Problem? In August, the civil liberties group posted online more than 323,000 accusations of misconduct against current and former New York City police officers, which the organization had obtained from a city watchdog agency, the Civilian Complaint … Yes, good long term careers like *checks notes* being a firefighter in California. I have a BA and am about to have an MS. The majority of our fire fighters are volunteers, and they risk their lives every summer. The department has a policy that anyone wishing to be hired must have at least an EMT license. Because Robbie is a convicted felon he can't get a medical license. Court records reveal that a total of 53 Pittsburgh firefighters have faced criminal charges. Minnesota. Register to vote or check your registration status here. It's precedent we can get behind. (And yes, it isn't really made a big deal of, but each country has one or two top-security jails for psychopaths like that Norwegian guy whose name I won't mention, people who will never be allowed in public again.). Some of they guys and gals that go through the camp program DO get jobs with CAL FIRE. This law seems like it would make that possible. Therefore, firefighters can be disqualified for conditions that impair their physical performance as well as for physically or morally harmful behavior. Giving offenders this opportunity will teach not only practical skills, but social skills, team working , and most of all, a feeling of pride in achievement in contributing something so vital to the community. This is cool and good, and definitely not terrifying and dystopian. No country here would ever use prisoners that way - if nothing else, the unions would never allow it. Debate/discuss/argue the merits of ideas, don't attack people. Half of those cases — 26 in all — were drug or … The survey of nearly 2000 drivers by financial product comparison website Finder … If I find a job, after my nearly 10 year old charge for a personal amount of a substance, I will be incredibly lucky.