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Redding Center

Corpsmembers with the Placer 1 fire crew cut fire line with hand tools as flames from the Dixie Fire approach in 2021.
Redding Center Corpsmembers work through Shasta County and the Northstate completing natural resource projects.
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Corpsmembers
Maximum of 62
Phone
530-241-3030
Address
4900 Mountain Lakes Blvd. Suite A
Redding, CA 96003
The CCC Redding Center is a non-residential facility where Corpsmembers commute to the center daily. Schedules vary but crews typically work four 10-hour days Monday through Thursday. Corpsmembers may also camp, or “spike”, near project sites for up to eight days straight.

The center is located on the northside of Redding, just west of Interstate 5. Corpsmembers complete projects throughout the Northstate, with a focus in Shasta County. Crews may also be dispatched across California, or out-of-state, on emergency assignments.

The Redding Center offers many training opportunities including trails, habitat restoration, and other natural resources work. The center regularly partners with CAL FIRE, State Parks, the U.S. Forest Service, and Caltrans on projects.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement

Redding Center is located on the Dau Pom Wintu, El Pom Wintu, Wintʰu• Po•m – Northern Wintu, and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation territories. We encourage you to learn more about the original stewards of these lands. With respect, we acknowledge their lasting impact and ongoing connection to this area.
A Corpsmember sits across from the Carr Fire Burn Scar.
A Redding Corpsmember sits across from the Carr Fire Burn Scar during their lunch break. The view is a stark reminder of the damage wildfire can cause, and motivation for them to protect the environment.

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Redding Center

4900 Mountain Lakes Blvd. Suite A,
Redding, CA 96003
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Get paid to train! The skills and lessons you learn at the Redding Center will create a strong foundation for you to launch a meaningful career and transform your life.

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Emergency Response

All Corpsmembers respond to emergencies across California and beyond. Assignments can last up to 21 days in a row and Corpsmembers may work up to 16 hours in a day, earning excess pay. Crews support wildfire base camps, protect homes from flooding, remove debris, and more.

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Habitat Restoration

Redding Corpsmembers assess habitats, remove invasive vegetation, plant native species, stabilize slopes, or implement additional modifications to enhance natural environments. Corpsmembers may complete this work in forests, rivers, streams, or other sensitive habitats.

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Trails

Serving on natural resource crews, Corpsmembers construct and maintain trails for public recreation. Project work varies but may involve clearing brush, rebuilding trail tread, installing rip rap erosion control, constructing bridges or boardwalks, and more.

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Resource Conservation

The California Conservation Corps partners with California State Parks, Caltrans, county and city departments, and area non-profits to enhance and conserve our natural resources. CCC Corpsmembers may complete a variety of projects such as building or maintaining park facilities, installing signage, retrofitting energy systems, conducting energy surveys, creating defensible space, and reducing flood risk in communities.

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Picture Yourself Here

Place yourself in these Corpsmember’s boots and envision life at the Redding Center.
Corpsmembers transport a member of their crew in a gurney.

Supporting Eachother

Corpsmembers participate in a relay race during Redding Center's Unity Day, using teamwork to transport a member of their crew in a gurney.
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Surveying the Scene

Corpsmembers survey a culvert during a Fish Passage Survey training in Redding, a project done in partnership with Caltrans. Their goal is to identify barriers during the dry season so, once the rains come, fish can pass through.
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Preparing for Stormy Weather

Corpsmembers hold up a large sheet of plastic visqueen during their annual flood fighter training. This material is often used to prevent erosion along levees when waters rise high.
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Taking a Breath

A Corpsmembers presses a respirator to her face during fit testing ahead of an emergency deployment to Florida for hurricane recovery.
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Protecting Communities

Following the 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, Corpsmembers weigh down compost socks with sandbags to prevent erosion and water contamination.
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Leveling the Pathway

A Corpsmember is instructed on how to maintain the pitch and level of an ADA trail in Lassen Volcanic National Park.

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Spikes

Redding Corpsmembers often camp closer to project sites, called spikes, in wilderness areas or when projects take place outside of a reasonable commute.

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Transportation

Corpsmembers must have reliable transportation to center. The nearest bus stops around about three-quarters of a mile away.

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Activities

Join Redding’s Corpsmember Advisory Board to organize volunteer events, plan recreation trips, and build community.

Find Your Path

Work with CCC career navigators to chart out your path to success. We can help you leverage your training to launch meaningful careers and pursue educational opportunities. Don’t just take our word for it, check out this alum story.
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“Using all the things I got from the CCC (discipline, experience, networking) I was able to secure a job with the local Tribe and I am enrolled in school to obtain my AA in environmental science…I am very grateful of the program and I hope this inspires you to do more with it.”
MK Woodie

Redding, Tahoe, Los Padres, and Santa Maria Alum | Water Analyst, Quartz Valley Indian Reservation

Education Program

At the Redding Center, Corpsmembers can finish their high school diploma, explore community college opportunities, and develop the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the CCC and beyond.

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Scholarships

Corpsmembers can earn between $2,000 and $4,000 in scholarships during their first year of service with the Brad Duncan Scholarship.

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Ask Us Anything

We know you have questions about center life. Here are some of the common questions we get. Have more questions? Connect with us!

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When assigned to a spike or emergency, can I park my personal vehicle at the center?

The center does not recommend leaving a vehicle out on the street. There is no Corpsmember parking available on facility grounds, due to extremely limited spots. If a Corpsmember must leave their vehicle behind, the center encourages they have a friend or family member pick up their vehicle.
Will the Redding Center help me get my driver license?
The center does assist Corpsmembers get their driver license as they navigate the internal CCC promotion process, to green or red hats, and in order to be come approved CCC drivers, known as Blue Cards internally.

Are there computers I can use at the center?

There are six desktop computers available in the center’s classroom for use with job searching, resume construction, the taking of online courses, or other work associated with studies and job placement.

Corpsmembers must get pre-approval to use the computers, but can do so during all off-duty hours when the center is open. If a Corpsmember is at center for the day, during on-duty hours they may have the opportunity to use the computers then as well.

Does the center have a gym I can use?

Yes, the center does have a small amount of gym equipment available for Corpsmember use. Corpsmembers must review basic gym safety and etiquette before use.

Read Center News

female corpsmember tying twine around stake for sandbag with visqueen in the background

February 11th, 2026

Northstate Corpsmembers Train, Prepare for Flooding

Each year Corpsmembers across California prepare for the threat of flooding by completing flood fighter training.

corpsmembers in fire gear using mcleods to stoke a burning wood pile smoldering

May 7th, 2025

Shasta Fire Crew Uses Fire, Fuel Reduction to Keep Community Safe

Redding's Shasta 1 fire crew helps prevent larger wildfires by completing fuel reduction projects and utilizing burn piles in the cooler, wetter winter months.

corpsmembers in helmets, respirators and tyvek haul debris to a trash bin

November 25th, 2024

Corpsmembers ‘Came to the Rescue’ for Florida Hurricane Survivors

CCC Corpsmembers spent a month in Florida helping survivors of two major hurricanes.

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