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Senate honors Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp for firefighting and community work
Summary
The California State Senate on the floor recognized Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp and its participants for wildfire response, park work and community service; senators urged support for pathways to firefighting careers for program participants.
Members of the California State Senate on the floor recognized the Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp for its wildfire response and community service during a privileges-of-the-floor presentation.
Majority Leader Senator Aisha Wahab introduced the group and described the program as a “unique transformative program” that trains young men alongside CAL FIRE, provides trauma-informed treatment and educational programming, and certifies participants to fight wildland fires. “Since September 2024, these young firefighters have deployed to over 20 fires throughout the state of California, fighting alongside Cal Fire scribe teams,…
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