Garnet Fire Update and Pay Raise for Inmate Fire Fighters
Garnet Fire Update and Pay Raise for Inmate Fire Fighters  
Podcast: Ray Appleton
Published On: Fri Sep 12 2025
Description: California lawmakers have unanimously approved a plan to pay incarcerated firefighters the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour while fighting active fires, a raise of more than 700%. The bill, Assembly Bill 247 (Asmb. Isaac Bryan D-Culver City), aims to ensure that nobody risking their life for others earns less than the federal minimum wage. Callers react to the pay raise.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.    --  'The Ray Appleton Show’   Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ    | Website  | Facebook | Podcast |   -  Everything KMJ   KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.