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If you are a member of the media and are requesting information or access to our centers or projects, please call (916) 341-3145. You can also email the CCC Communications office at cccnews@ccc.ca.gov
About the Office of Communications
The California Conservation Corps Office of Communications provides timely and relevant information that educates the public, potential recruits, media, lawmakers and CCC team members on our policies, projects, and successes. The Office of Communications coordinates media and public outreach; develops and disseminates public information via news releases, media advisories, and website and social media postings; arranges media interviews; and is responsible for the CCC brand and marketing.
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Corpsmembers giving it their all to help create containment lines on the Dixie Fire's East Zone.
![corpsmembers in yellow nomex hike down hill with trees and smoke in the distance](https://ccc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Mag-4-Dixie-16x9-300x169.jpg)
Nearly a dozen CCC wildland fire crews are assisting state and federal partners battle the Dixie Fire. Even more crews are working at base camps and in Magalia's kitchen.
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Corpsmembers looking to further their education can earn as much as $8,000 in a single year with the California Conservation Corps.
![Los Piños Wildland Fire Crew](https://ccc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/hero-shot-2-16x9-7.14.21-300x169.png)
CCC Los Piños Center Corpsmembers embrace it all. Pursuing careers in firefighting is no easy challenge, Los Piños Corpsmembers tackle tough, steep terrain to help stop wildfires.
![CCC Pomona corpsmembers cutting fire line with hand tools](https://ccc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Pomona-1-edited-300x169.jpg)
Corpsmembers are learning new skills and knowledge, while also protecting their area from wildfire on the Pomona 1 seasonal fire crew.