California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Julius Klein Conservation Camp # 19

Fenner Canyon Conservation Camp 41, located in Valyermo, California, is jointly operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE). Established in 1991, the camp primarily houses minimum-security offenders who are trained to provide incarcerated fire crews for assignments across Los Angeles, Kern, and San Bernardino Counties. The camp emphasizes rehabilitation through various educational and vocational programs, including substance abuse treatment and building trades apprenticeships. Participants engage in community service projects that enhance local environments while fostering a strong work ethic and preparing them for successful reintegration into society upon release. Generated from the website

Prado Conservation Camp #28, jointly operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), is located in Chino, CA. The camp's primary mission is to provide incarcerated fire crews for fire suppression primarily in San Bernardino County, but they also respond to emergencies throughout the state. In addition to fire suppression, camp participants engage in community service and conservation projects year-round. Established in 1963, Prado Conservation Camp is centrally located for immediate response to five different counties, with crews capable of responding anywhere in the state. The camp, under the administrative supervision of Sierra Conservation Center (SCC), has a designed capacity for 80 male minimum custody incarcerated individuals and operates with four incarcerated fire crews. Participation in the camp program is voluntary, and the camp also serves as a mobilization center for fires in Southern California, accommodating up to 1,800 incarcerated hand crews and civilian firefighters from across the state.Generated from the website

Norco Conservation Camp #0, operated jointly by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and CAL FIRE, primarily focuses on providing incarcerated hand crews to assist local, state, and federal agencies during emergencies such as fires and floods. Established in 1972, the camp also engages participants in community service and conservation projects throughout the year. In addition to emergency response efforts, the camp offers rehabilitative and educational services, including substance abuse programs and vocational training, to help prepare inmates for successful reintegration into their communities. The camp's projects have included creating fuel break systems and maintaining state park facilities, contributing to both public safety and environmental conservation. Generated from the website