Having one's sentence reduced by one year is a worthy recompense, even given that
one has to work a dangerous job for minimal pay.
From the fire into the frying pan:
"Was I scared at times? Yes, but I've been scared in the regular prison setting more so than on the fire line."
I don't think it was necessary that the article mention inmates convicted of arson were not qualified for the firefighting program, although it could very well be a great learning lesson or eye opener for arson convicts, but maybe not.
Off topic: my eyesight must be improving, for the fonts and images on the Nth are bigger and clearer.
