The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program

Public SafetyCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees

The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program is a nonprofit organization based in Pasadena, California, focused on increasing the supply of wildland firefighters and emergency personnel from nontraditional and underrepresented communities. It provides trainings, skills, and experiences designed to help participants secure entry-level jobs and careers with relevant agencies, supported by collaboration among multiple stakeholders. The organization targets individuals seeking roles in wildland firefighting and forestry, including formerly incarcerated people and other underrepresented groups, and aims to offer social and career supports to sustain their progression into the field. In the broader public safety and natural resource management landscape, FFRP positions itself as a bridge between potential workers and firefighting agencies, addressing workforce gaps in California’s wildfire response capabilities. The organization operates in California and has a formal presence in Pasadena, with activity and partnerships that extend to related services such as aiding former inmates in clearing records to enable employment opportunities in this sector. Recent developments include recognition within the LA2050 Grants Challenge, highlighting ongoing efforts to create career pathways for underserved communities within wildland firefighting.” } kodwa.test  } } {

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