California wildfires: The inmates training to be firefighters

Brandon Smith is a former inmate firefighter and now helps former prisoners find jobs in the fire service.

For decades inmates have helped battle against wildfires but some have struggled to find jobs when released.

But a new bill which has just been signed in California could make the job search for inmates much easier.

Video produced by Daniel South

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