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Peter Shao admits when he joined the CCC he didn’t know what to expect. But after a few weeks at the CCC Placer Center, Peter figured out wildland firefighting is his call. He’s throwing himself into the work, learning everything he can about firefighting and doesn’t...
Wood cracking, branches popping, tree trunks slamming into the ground; you’ll never forget the sound. It’s what happens when Los Padres Center Corpsmembers are hard at work in Kings Canyon National Park, where they’re making it safer for visitors by cutting down dead...
Corpsmembers join the CCC for all kinds of reasons. For Engracia Cortes, the motivation was family. She has a six-year-old son and needs more than what she calls pocket money to give him a good start in life. So, she’s counting on her year of service as a CCC Inland...
CCC Placer Corpsmember Graham Fuller saw the destruction done by wildfires and wanted to do something about it. So, he joined the Corps – specifically, the Placer Center’s wildland firefighter program. He helped fight the Camp Fire and is now down for a second season...
Difficult terrain, back breaking work, long days in hot sun, and yet not a single complaint. That’s because it’s work wildland firefighter Corpsmembers from CCC’s Placer Center know could help save lives and homes. The job is to build a fire break near the town of...
Ever wonder what it takes to become a wildland firefighter? It’s determination, physical strength, and the ability to persevere through the pain. We’re talking about mile upon mile of hiking, blisters the size of silver dollars – and, did we mention cutting fire line...
Getting the opportunity to work with different tools, learn about different projects, and discover various career options is what Matt Posey loves about the CCC. The hands-on work, in miserable conditions, is perfectly fine with this Napa Center Corpsmember. The...
Camping atop the bluffs at New Brighton State Beach offers stunning views of northern Monterey Bay. However, for the past couple of years, getting down to the beach has been anything but smooth sailing. In 2017 harsh winter weather led to two landslides engulfing the...
Joseph Daigle sees himself as a professional athlete. He’s not swinging a bat or running through linebackers, instead he’s swinging a McLeod and running over steep terrain. Unlike many pro athletes, he doesn’t have a seven-figure contract nor are companies running...
Winter storms left parts of Shasta County battered and bruised. Downed trees and storm debris cluttered the Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District’s canals and blocked water from flowing to crops. Corpsmembers from the Shasta Cascade center answered the call to clear...
