From prison to purpose through wildland firefighting | Royal Ramey
From prison to purpose through wildland firefighting | Royal Ramey  
Podcast: TED Talks Daily
Published On: Wed Nov 13 2024
Description: When wildfires rage in California, incarcerated people are often on the front lines fighting the flames. TED Fellow Royal Ramey was one of them. He shares the story of how doing public service in prison inspired him to cofound the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, a nonprofit helping formerly incarcerated people become wildland firefighters — and find purpose along the way.