Holton Conservation Camp #16, located in Sylmar, CA, is a joint operation between the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD). The camp's primary mission is to support local, state, and federal agencies in responding to fires, floods, and other natural and manmade disasters. In addition, incarcerated hand crews engage in year-round community service and conservation projects.
Originally established in 1958 as a probation camp, Holton Conservation Camp #16 transitioned into a unified CDCR and LACFD wildland firefighting camp in 2009. The camp, staffed by LACFD and CDCR personnel, supervises CDCR incarcerated fire crews who respond to various calls for service, including rescues, structure protection, and wildland firefighting. The camp also offers rehabilitative and educational programs, preparing inmates for successful reintegration into their communities upon release.
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